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

CHRISTINA BRUCE

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

55

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/06/2024

9:35 AM

10:00 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2483791150


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/29/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/26/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/22/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/22/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/22/2024
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




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 4
Total Children 34
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 MIXED children ages two and three; Meredith Burgio
1 10 MIXED children ages four and five; Kate Winger
2 17 PRESCHOOL children ages three and four; Jonathan Williams and Shell Jones

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 16 children , ages four and five, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/6/2024
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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.
Not Observed