DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHTER FUTURES DAY CARE INCORPORATED

002850008

(314) 371-1901

4657 VIRGINIA AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63111-1517

BRIGHTER FUTURES DAY CARE INCORPORATED

4655 VIRGINIA AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63111-1517

LAMPLEY, JANISE

brighterfutures2012@gmail.com

Incorporated

NANCY SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

44

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 26 CHILDREN IN THE I/T UNIT WITH ONLY 12 UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/09/2024

2:45 PM

6:06 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2484083568


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/09/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/21/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/26/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/19/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/09/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/14/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/25/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/13/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/13/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/18/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/14/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/14/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/14/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 04/14/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/09/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/14/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/09/2024
APPLICATION 06/08/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/30/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/14/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/26/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   12/2/2021
  8:00AM   9:00AM   12/2/2021



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 12
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stacey Rodgers, Teacher, was present with four children in care, aged 11-months-old to 2-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Michelle Ross, Board President was present with no children in care.
1 3 PRESCHOOL Sade Harrold, Teacher, was present with three children in care, aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 5 SCHOOL AGE Janise Lampley, Director, was present with five children in care, aged 5-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/9/2024
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/9/2024
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/9/2024
Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no screen on an open window.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 2. states: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely. Barriers to prevent children from falling against windows or falling from windows shall be provided when windows are less than twenty-four inches (24") from the floor and not constructed of safety glass or other nonbreakable material.
Correction Required
Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/9/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one ladder. The item(s) was/were located leaning along the wall of the 2-year-old classroom, right by the playground exit door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/9/2024
Violation
Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (F) states: Approved safety gates at stairways and doors shall be provided and used as needed.
Correction Required
Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/9/2024
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (1) (B) states: Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.
Correction Required
Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/9/2024
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 older than five (5) years for Michelle Ross and Marchon Aldridge.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
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
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