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Bright Adventures Learning Center Llc

West Plains, MO · Howell County
1687 W US HIGHWAY 160, West Plains, MO 65775
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Quick Facts

Capacity
20 children
Age Range
BIRTH - 10 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (417) 274-8589
1687 W US HIGHWAY 160
West Plains, MO 65775
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
003119495
License Holder
BRIGHT ADVENTURES LEARNING CENTER LLC
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Aug 28, 2025
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
ELAINE S COX
License Conditions: UP TO 4 CHILDREN CAN BE UNDER 24 MONTHS OF AGE

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About the Provider

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BRIGHT ADVENTURES LEARNING CENTER LLC is a CHILD CARE CENTER in WEST PLAINS MO, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of BIRTH - 10 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM- 9:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-08-17 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Emily Fisher, Rebekah Lambe, Mackenzie Smith and Holly Turner within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Violation: The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by no grain or grain alternative was served for breakfast, a protein, yogurt as served in the place of grain this morning per owner's statement .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.

Correction Required: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/7/2026

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Rebekah Lambe and Mackenzie Smith.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/14/2026

2026-07-06 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Emily Fisher, Rebekah Lambe, Mackenzie Smith and Holly Turner within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Violation: The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by no grain or grain alternative was served for breakfast, a protein, yogurt as served in the place of grain this morning per owner's statement .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.

Correction Required: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Rebekah Lambe and Mackenzie Smith.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2026-03-13 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there were no staff/volunteer attendance records.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Correction Required: Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2026

2025-12-22 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Required: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/22/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by an embedded sharp rock was observed protruding in the fall zone of the littlest Little Tykes climber/silde.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/22/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there were no staff/volunteer attendance records.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Correction Required: Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-09-22 POST LICENSING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.

Correction Required: The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 9/22/2025

2025-09-02 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the metal fence separating one group of children from the other has one section that there is a 4" gap creating an entrapment.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/25/2025

2025-08-22 REINSPECTION 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the metal fence separating one group of children from the other has one section that there is a 4" gap creating an entrapment.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large embedded rock and smaller pointed rock exposed.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/22/2025

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Violation: The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potato chips and milk.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.

Correction Required: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 8/22/2025

2025-08-19 SUPPLEMENTAL 5 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the metal fence separating one group of children from the other has one section that there is a 4" gap creating an entrapment.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: used toilet brushes and plungers. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool bathroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 8/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large embedded rock and smaller pointed rock exposed.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The observed surface area under small slide, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.

Correction Required: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 8/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Violation: The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potato chips and milk.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.

Correction Required: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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