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

07/24/2024

10:00 AM

10:33 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2474724126


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: 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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 3
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 MIXED LaKiesha Colvin Teacher was present with seven children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Dorothy Miller Director was present without children
1 4 PRESCHOOL Vanessa James Teacher was present with four children, ages 4-years-old to 10-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
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
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
7/24/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance