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

08/03/2023

10:00 AM

12:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2451918411


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
STAFF SHEET 08/03/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/20/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/03/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/03/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 4
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kristen Brent Teacher was present with six children, ages 1-years-old
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Joyce Brent Teacher was present with one child, age 5-months-old
2 15 MIXED LaToya Brent Director and Kaitlin Brent Teacher were present with fifteen children, ages 3-years-old to 9-years-old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located by the infant toddler unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the orange wall.
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

Violation
The floors located in the Computer Lab was/were not in good condition as evidenced by loose and missing baseboards.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 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