DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BEGINNING FUTURES LLC

002101148

(314) 381-8400

4981 THRUSH AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63120-2223

BEGINNING FUTURES LLC



 

BEA, ROCHELLE CASSANDRA

RBEA@ATT.NET


REGINA WATKINS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

74

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

9 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/02/2022

11:01 AM

11:44 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2428392245


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/19/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/19/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/09/2008
SAMPLE FORMS 12/09/2008
POLICIES 12/09/2008
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/23/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/09/2008
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/09/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/05/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/01/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/09/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/09/2008
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/19/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/19/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/29/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/29/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/20/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/21/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/09/2008
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/06/2016
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/01/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/02/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/13/2022
APPLICATION 12/08/2020
STAFF SHEET 12/05/2020

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   4:30PM   3/19/2021
  7:30AM   8:00AM   3/19/2021



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 14
Total Children 36
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers-Shanequa Moore and Amber McGaughey with Seven children ages 12-months-old to 17 months old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Sherena Williams-Donegan and Shakita Warner with Four children ages 4-months-old to 12-months-old
2 17 MIXED Caregiver-Miya Crawford and Laniece Dickson with Seventeen children ages 3-years-old to 12-years-old
1 8 MIXED Caregiver- Rekeisha Lomax with Eight children ages 2-years-old to 9-years-old
7 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers- Shirla Lomax, Jamel Bea, Justice Perkins, Damarco Bohlen, Kiera Williams, Adrianne Dickson and Sherrie Halk

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: drywall, construction supplies. The item(s) was/were located in the hallways of the facility.
Licensing 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/2/2022
Violation
The walls located in the hallways was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there is construction going on in the facility and walls are unfinished.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
8/2/2022
Violation
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by space was reduced by there was shelving, boxes, and other miscellaneous items in the Big Kids room and the space is not usable at this time for care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/2/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Tabatha Barnett -9.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 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
8/2/2022
Violation
Caregiver(s) was engaged in major housekeeping, cleaning or maintenance during hours of child care as evidenced by there was maintenance taking place during childcare hours, in that the provider reported that a wall was moved and the maintenance workers were finishing up the work today.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (I) states: Caregivers shall not be engaged in major housekeeping, cleaning, or maintenance activities during the hours of child care, but may do routine cleanup to maintain order and sanitation in the facility.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict cleaning/maintenance activities during childcare hours, as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/2/2022
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed