DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BEGINNING FUTURES LLC

002101148

(314) 381-8400

4981 THRUSH AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63120-2223

BEGINNING FUTURES LLC



 

BEA, ROCHELLE CASSANDRA

RBEA@ATT.NET


JOYCE E GREEN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

87

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

09/30/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2479068114


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/09/2008
SAMPLE FORMS 12/09/2008
POLICIES 12/09/2008
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/23/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/09/2008
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/09/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/05/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/01/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/09/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/09/2008
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/19/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/19/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/29/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/29/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/01/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/21/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/09/2008
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/06/2016
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/13/2023
APPLICATION 12/08/2020
STAFF SHEET 12/05/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/27/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/13/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/28/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/28/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   4/21/2023
  7:30AM   8:30AM   4/21/2023



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.

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
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that one electrical plate in the Rocket Room and one electrical plate was missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/30/2024
Violation
The walls located located in the restroom, next to the Rainbow Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole, approximately 7 to 8 inches in length, was observed in the restroom stall.
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
9/30/2024
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 4 inches in height under the gates.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/30/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a broken/cracked log was observed in the outdoor play area.
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
9/30/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically all classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/30/2024
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/23/2024
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