DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

IN THE BEGINNING INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL, LLC

002845872

(314) 609-2881

9635 LEWIS AND CLARK BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-5236

IN THE BEGINNING INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL, LLC



 

LLOYD, VERONICA L

vlloyd1804@gmail.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

24 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

47

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

08/05/2026

12:50 PM

1:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2517727751


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/06/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/25/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/25/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/25/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/25/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/25/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/24/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/13/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/25/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/25/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/08/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/13/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/25/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/25/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 08/25/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/21/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/08/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/25/2020
POLICIES 11/19/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/20/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/09/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/16/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/08/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/07/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 MIXED Teacher, Marquita Hardmon was present with seven children ages ranging between 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Director, Veronica Lloyd and Rhonda Whittier were present with 11 children ages ranging between 4-years-old to 5-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
The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by a child, 6 years old, was present and the facility is only licensed through 5 years.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/5/2026
Violation
Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the hallways were not clear of furniture and equipment. This is a condition for their variance regarding ceiling height.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed group child care home or child care center shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the boys bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by there was approximately 2 feet of baseboard missing in the boys bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/5/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/5/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/5/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the boys bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
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
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
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