DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CITY SPROUTS DAYCARE, LLC

002117391

(314) 261-0300

3607 KIENLEN AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63121

CITY SPROUTS DAYCARE, LLC



 

CANNON, CAROLYN

CAROL.CITYSPROUTS@ATT.NET


KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

104

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/21/2023

8:15 AM

9:11 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2455257868


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/15/2008
POLICIES 11/17/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/17/2008
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/17/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/15/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/15/2008
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/17/2008
SAMPLE FORMS 11/17/2008
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/17/2008
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/17/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/15/2008
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/15/2008
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/05/2019
APPLICATION 01/25/2019
STAFF SHEET 02/05/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/05/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/25/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/23/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/28/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/13/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/18/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/23/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/02/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:45PM   5:45PM   3/20/2009



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 10
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Beverly Barham present with four children, all 18-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Angela Washington present with three children, ages 12-months-old to 16-months-old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Rutha Tomlin present with two children, 5-months-old and 7-months-old
1 6 MIXED Caregiver, Rose Thomas present with six children, ages 3-years-old to 10-years-old
1 8 MIXED Caregiver, Corrie White present with eight children, ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old (six 2-year-olds)
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Maintenance-Donell Gill, Driver- Brittany Cole, and LLC Member- Brandy Dent present with no children in attendance Mariah Tomlin arrived about 8:45 am
1 4 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Marlisha Fleming present with four children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured about 12 inches at the bottom of the fence where it meets the concrete wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the deck is under construction. Leaving no current barriers to prevent children from falling off deck. The drop off is well over 10 feet in some spots as well as downhill. Also giving access to Kienlen Ave.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
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
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 varies (Child I).
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/21/2023
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Probationary Terms 5 and 6 are not met, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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