DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

SCHOOL AGE GHC INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BETTER FAMILY LIFE, INC.

002433469

(314) 454-0622

5415 PAGE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63112-3416

BETTER FAMILY LIFE, INC.



 

KING, SHAMEKA RENEE

shameka.king@betterfamilylife.org

Incorporated

JULIE PLEIMANN

5 YEARS - 16 YEARS

99

SCHOOL AGE GHC

 
Inspection Information

03/27/2025

3:30 PM

5:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2489968232


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/02/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/02/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/02/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/30/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/30/2013
SAMPLE FORMS 05/02/2014
POLICIES 05/02/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/02/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/02/2014
DIRECTOR'S JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/02/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/02/2014
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION 05/02/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/02/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/02/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/02/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/02/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/12/2014
APPLICATION 07/27/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/29/2018
STAFF SHEET 08/21/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/30/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/24/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/27/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/15/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/15/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/15/2024




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 7
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Vice President Marquette King-Conner was present with no children in attendance.
6 15 SCHOOL AGE Ameir Martin, Roy Harris, Hgh Rogers, Tyrikk Blanks, Stephanie Seals and Samantha Madison were present with fifteen children who were all school aged. The children were between 5-years-old and 12-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/27/2025
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the board chairperson was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson;
Correction Required
The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/27/2025
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 25-500.090 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 Clay Hall.
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
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/27/2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Vernon Scott.
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
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