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

CHARMEL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

04/24/2024

3:00 PM

4:51 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2469164482


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.
Compliance 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 5
Total Children 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 10 MIXED Valerie Scott, Vanessa James, and Akira Fowler Teachers were present with ten children, four 2-years-old, two 3-years-old, three 4-years-old, and one 5-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Dorothy Miller Director and Elaine Maufas were present without children

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by seven children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/24/2024
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by two children 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on preschool foam mats .
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/24/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Valerie Scott, who was hired on April 1, 2024.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Akira Fowler
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 employed on or after August 30, 2019, 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

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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Caregiver Tara Robinson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/24/2024
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Akira Fowler.
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
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