DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A BETTER FUTURE LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002523835

(314) 495-0743

1442 CHAMBERS RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63135-2270

A BETTER FUTURE LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

BROWN, KIMBERLY

abetterfuture40@yahoo.com


DANIELLE SCHULTZ

1 MONTH - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

07/07/2026

2:00 PM

3:09 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2516044744


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 12/06/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/06/2023
STAFF SHEET 12/06/2023
POLICIES 11/29/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/06/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/30/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/30/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/22/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/09/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/30/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/30/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/15/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/15/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/30/2026




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 3
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ameris West, caregiver, present with two children in attendance, ages ranging from 4-months-old to 9-months-old.
1 5 MIXED Khadezia Manuel, caregiver, present with five children in attendance, ages ranging from 4-years-old to 8-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kimberly Brown, director, present with no children in attendance.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector outside the kitchen door was beeping at regular intervals.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (12) (D) states: A smoke detector(s) shall be installed in each room where children are being cared for and all other areas that are deemed necessary by the fire inspector. Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition and functional at all times. If smoke detectors are not operational, the provider shall install smoke detectors as required by 19 CSR 30-62.087 (12)(F)1. Fire Safety.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/7/2026
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.
Correction Required
Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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