Brighton Academy Early Childhood Education Llp
4008 NE BARRY RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64156-1208Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an MO QAR rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 7% violation rate across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025). The structural rating also includes Missouri's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- MO QAR Level 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located in main bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint peeling on stall.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The ceilings located in toddler room and main bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dust build up on hanging lamp cords and vent not secure .
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler room (covering on exercise stairs dirty) & preschool room (sticky residue and contact paper peeling off tables).
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