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

06/24/2024

10:30 AM

11:31 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2473051519


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: 1
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 13
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 MIXED Tara Robinson Teacher was present with five children, three 2-years-old and two 3-years-old. The children were on the playground.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Dorothy Miller Director and Laricia Dixson Floater were present without children
1 4 PRESCHOOL Shaquanna Carlson Teacher was present with four children, ages 4-years-old
1 4 SCHOOL AGE Vanessa James Teacher was present with four children, ages 6-years-old to 11-years-old

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
A porch with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier with openings of more than four inches (4”). The measurement of railing/barrier openings is 1 feet 2 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (E) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/24/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrowth of weeds measuring 6 inches or more throughout the play space..
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/24/2024
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
A caregiver exhibited behavior that did not show the individual to be of good character and intent and qualified to provide care to children as evidenced by during a Facility Review Conference conducted on April 23, 2024, Director Dorothy Miller stated that Tara Robinson was fired and no longer works at the facility. During today's inspection, June 24, 2024, Tara Robinson was observed on-site caring for children. The Director Dorothy Miller stated that Tara Robinson was rehired because she could not find anyone else to work..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (A) states: Child care personnel shall be of good character and intent and shall be qualified to provide care conducive to the welfare of children.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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
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