DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A BETTER LIFE BRIGHTER FUTURE, LLC

002891027

(314) 249-7687

600 FLORLAND DR
FLORISSANT
MO  63031-6002

A BETTER LIFE BRIGHTER FUTURE, LLC

9648 OLIVE BLVD STE 446
ST LOUIS
MO  63132-3002

DALE, TANISHA

lashondabaker69@gmail.com


AMY MUSSELMAN

6 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

12/06/2023

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2460129101


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/10/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/17/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/22/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 09/02/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/28/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/11/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/16/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/11/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/15/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/14/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/14/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/27/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/14/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/16/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/14/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/09/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/14/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/15/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/09/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/16/2022
POLICIES 11/14/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/02/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/06/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/17/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/15/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/09/2023




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.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located basement preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a 2 foot section of exit door cracked with exposed sharp edges.
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
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Compliance Date
12/6/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Marquita Lewis and Sharday Williams did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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Compliance Date
12/6/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/6/2023
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