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) 495-0743

1442 CHAMBERS RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63135-2270

A BETTER FUTURE LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

BROWN, KIMBERLY

abetterfuture40@yahoo.com


CHARMEL WILLIAMS

1 MONTH - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/19/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2466540021


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/30/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/30/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/01/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/06/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/01/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/27/2023
POLICIES 11/29/2023
STAFF SHEET 12/06/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/06/2023
APPLICATION 12/06/2023




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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The schedule of daily activities was not submitted for each age group, specifically school-age.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (D) states: A schedule of daily activities for each age group in care (infant/toddler, preschool, and school-age);
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a daily schedule for all ages of children in care.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/22/2024
Violation
The sample weekly menu did not contain information as required in 5 CSR 25-500.202, as evidenced by fish sticks listed on the menu needs to be confirmed if there is enough to meet the bread and meat component.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (E) states: A sample weekly menu;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a sample menu that meets requirements noted in the Meal and Snack Food Chart.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/22/2024
Violation
A written disaster and emergency plan did not contain information as required in 5 CSR 25-500.090, as evidenced by the plan is missing a reunification plan, radio station and phone, diagrams with required routes, 2 off-site locations with addresses, emergency numbers list has Section for Child Care Regulations, missing lock-down code word.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (H) states: A written disaster and emergency plan;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a written disaster and emergency plan.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/22/2024
Violation
The lines of administrative authority did not include the required information as evidenced by it is missing the LLC members and/or managers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (I) states: Lines of administrative authority;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit lines of administrative authority.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/22/2024
Violation
The facility cares for children under twelve (12) months of age and the safe sleep policy did not contain information as required in 5 CSR 25-500.182, as evidenced by the policy is missing the component regarding not covering the crib or pack n play with a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (P) states: A written safe sleep policy, if the facility’s application includes children under twelve (12) months of age in the requested age range;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a safe sleep policy.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/22/2024
Violation
Additional information is required to make a determination regarding licensure, specifically the local fire department notification form and an LLC operating agreement
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (Q) states: Other information required by the department to make a determination regarding licensure of the facility.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit information as requested by the department.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/22/2024
Violation
The schedule of daily activities did not contain information as required in 5 CSR 25-500.182, as evidenced by the outdoor time for I/T is the same for the preschool and there are no separate outdoor spaces for I/T and current application received on 12/6/2023 requested 24 hour care and the schedules do not reflect all hours of care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (D) states: A schedule of daily activities for each age group in care (infant/toddler, preschool, and school-age);
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a daily schedule for all ages of children in care.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/22/2024
Violation
The sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (K) states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/1/2023
Violation
The facility had no evidence of compliance with local zoning requirements.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (L) states: Evidence of compliance, if applicable, with local building and zoning requirements;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with local building and zoning.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/22/2024
Violation
The fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (5) states: Prior to the granting of a license, the provider shall meet the requirements of 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/27/2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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