DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A BETTER FUTURE LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002523835

(314) 932-5235

5485 UNION BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-1456

A BETTER FUTURE LEARNING CENTER, LLC

5485 UNION BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-1456

BRENT, LATOYA TRENEICE

abetterfuture40@yahoo.com


CHARMEL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

34

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/05/2021

9:00 AM

10:08 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2405793255


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/13/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/05/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/05/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/05/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/13/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/16/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/02/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/13/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/13/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/03/2015
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/13/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 08/13/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/13/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/18/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/18/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/18/2015
POLICIES 08/18/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/02/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/17/2018
APPLICATION 06/06/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/20/2019
STAFF SHEET 06/20/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/23/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/02/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 2
Total Children 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 MIXED Joyce Brent teacher was present with six children ages one to three years old. A student volunteer was also present as well
1 8 SCHOOL AGE Latoya Brent Director was present with eight children ages four to nine years old. A thirteen year old volunteer was also in attendance

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, promulgated as of 2020 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Joyce Brent, Kimberly Brown, Latoya Brent, and Khadezia Manuel within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 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

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the school aged /creative arts area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling panel and pealing/damaged baseboard.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2020, the staff listed need the following information: Khadezia Manuel needs one clock hour.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance