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) 228-3100

10 N GRACE LN
COLUMBIA
MO  65201

A GOOD START, INC.



 

BUTLER WILLIAMS, JOANNE B

preschoolagoodstart@gmail.com

Incorporated

JOY LYNN NICHOLS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/23/2026

11:30 AM

11:54 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2508639096


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/10/2024
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/12/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/17/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/12/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/05/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/12/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/12/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/16/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/17/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/17/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/17/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/12/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/12/2016
POLICIES 06/12/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/12/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 12/28/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/17/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/18/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/18/2025
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/15/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/23/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/23/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/23/2025




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 7
Total Children 56
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS children ages 3 months to 23 months; Allison Stewart
2 19 MIXED 1 child age two; 18 children ages three and four; Kimber Carver and Haley Motley (Joanne Williams also assisting in classroom)
1 8 PRESCHOOL children ages three and four; Alicia Williams
2 17 PRESCHOOL children ages four and five; Jonathan Williams and Natalie Spiva
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Meredith Burgio

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 21 (update: 2/11/26--21 children present children , ages four and five years (update: 2/11/26--children ages two to four), were cared for by 2 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
2/23/2026
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 (update: 2/11/26--21 children present) children, ages four and five years (update: 2/11/26--children ages two to four), were cared for by 2 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
2/23/2026
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
Not Observed
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