DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A GOOD START, INC.

001248411

(573) 814-2689

101 N GRACE LN
COLUMBIA
MO  65201-6988

A GOOD START, INC.



 

BUTLER WILLIAMS, JOANNE B

preschoolagoodstart@gmail.com

Incorporated

JOY LYNN NICHOLS

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

55

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

10/02/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2479339892


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/12/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/12/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/12/2016
POLICIES 12/12/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/12/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/12/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/12/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/12/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/12/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/28/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 12/28/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/16/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/24/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/12/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/24/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/12/2017
APPLICATION 02/19/2019
STAFF SHEET 02/19/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/26/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/22/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/22/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/22/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/29/2024




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.

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
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
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Jonathan Williams, Kathryn Winger, Joanne Butler-Williams, Shell Jones, Alaina Lamb, Madalyn Elam, Christy Williams, and Sophia Haffner (4/22/24 update: Alaina Lamb,Madalyn Elam, and Sophia Haffner are no longer employed; Jonathan Williams needs 9 hours for 2022, Kathryn Winger needs 4 hours for 2022, Joanne Butler-Williams need 12 hours for 2022, Shell Jones needs 6 hours for 2022, and Christy Williams needs 8 hours for 2022); (9/3/24 update: Kathryn Winger, Jonathan Williams, Joanne Butler-Williams, and Shell Jones are compliant for 2022; Christy Williams needs 8 hours for 2022).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/17/2024
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Brinley Dysart needs 2 hours, Alicia Williams needs 2 hours, Shell Jones needs 12 hours, Christy Williams needs 12 hours, Kathryn Winger needs 12 hours, Jonathan Williams needs 12 hours, and Joanne Butler-Williams needs 12 hours (9/3/24 update: Brinley Dysart is no longer employed; Alicia Williams, Kathryn Winger, Jonathan Williams, and Joanne Butler-Williams are compliant for 2023; Shell Jones needs 4 hours and Christy Williams needs 12 hours for 2023).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/17/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Meredith Burgio, Helena Chuchala, Brinley Dysart, and Alicia Williams (9/3/24 update: Helena Chuchala and Brinley Dysart are no longer employed).
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
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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