DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A BRIGHTER FUTURE CHILDCARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.

002916465

(314) 869-0515

2140 CHAMBERS RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4346

A BRIGHTER FUTURE CHILDCARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC

211 ELBRING DR
ST LOUIS
MO  63135-1117

MILLER, DOROTHY MARIE

abfcdc@gmail.com

Incorporated

JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

5 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/01/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2463480621


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/05/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/04/2021
APPLICATION 09/01/2021
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/10/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/27/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/27/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/27/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/27/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/13/2021
POLICIES 01/27/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/07/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 01/27/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/12/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/04/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/13/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/27/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/27/2021
STAFF SHEET 10/26/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/08/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/25/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/03/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/25/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/25/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/27/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   11/15/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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.

 
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 equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/9/2024
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the correct owner was not listed as the owner of the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, 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
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Compliance Date
12/8/2023
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Abresha Lucious 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
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Compliance Date
12/8/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located restroom off hallway near I/T unit and restroom off 2-year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the tissue dispensers were broken.
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
1/9/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a pole connected to the fence was not latched to the holding post of the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/31/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the gate between the small play area and large play area did not latch. A gap of space was noted between the latch and post .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/1/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/31/2024
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