DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SPROUT

002792830

(314) 517-6659

5570 FYLER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63139-1535

SPROUT STL LLC



 

K'NUCKLES, SHARLENCEIA DAWN

info@sproutstl.com


REGINA WATKINS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

31

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/30/2022

4:24 PM

4:24 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2436168353


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 02/03/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/18/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/16/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/29/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/29/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/16/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/27/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/16/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/16/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/29/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/18/2022
POLICIES 02/24/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/24/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/29/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/13/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/03/2021
STAFF SHEET 02/24/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/20/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/16/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/20/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/21/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/28/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/21/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/14/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 12/16/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/18/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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.

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was an overgrowth of weeds and grass growing throughout the mulch.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/30/2022
Violation
The walls located in Infant Room 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint on the white wall.
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
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Compliance Date
11/30/2022
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 4.25.2022.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/30/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Juanita Knuckles.
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
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Compliance Date
11/30/2022
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