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


STEPHANIE SPAULDING

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

34

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

08/24/2022

12:30 PM

1:53 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2429729978


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/09/2022
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
APPLICATION 06/06/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/09/2022
STAFF SHEET 06/20/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/24/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/02/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/02/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/17/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 3
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Khadezia Manuel is present with four children 8-months-old to 12-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Also present and not counting in child/staff ratio: director, LaToya Brent.
1 11 PRESCHOOL Managing Member, Kim Brown is present with eleven children 2-years-old to 4-years-old. Of these children, four children are 2-years-old.

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Latoya Brent, Joyce Brent, Kristen Brent, and Kaitlin Brent within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing 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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, cots, in the preschool classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the cot was torn and touching the floor, making the cot unable to be used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 11 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Kristen Brent and Kaitlin Brent
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Joyce Brent needs 1.25 clock hours, Latoya Brent needs 4.75 clock hours, Kimberly Brown needs 12 clock hours.
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kristen Brent and Kaitlin Brent.
Licensing 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

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