DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

URBAN SPROUTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

002563042

(314) 997-2259

6757 OLIVE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63130-2514

URBAN SPROUTS



 

HILTON, JILL DENISE

equalls@urbansproutscdc.org

Incorporated

BRITTNEY RALPH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

148

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

10/18/2024

10:18 AM

12:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2480555456


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/17/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/27/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/07/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/07/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/07/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/07/2017
POLICIES 06/07/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/07/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/07/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 06/07/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/17/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/07/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/07/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/07/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/09/2017
APPLICATION 03/01/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/17/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/29/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/25/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/08/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/04/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/22/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/29/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/04/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/04/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 20
Total Children 57
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Tierra Webb and Annette Moore were present with five children ages ranging between 5-months-old to 18-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, Azure Nelson and Anazarina Militello were present with seven children ages ranging between 5-months-old to 22-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Alea Gentry-Woods was present with three children ages ranging between 2-months-old to 15-months-old.
1 7 MIXED Teacher, Brenae Patterson was present with seven children ages ranging between 23-months-old to 2-years-old. There was one child under the age of 2-years-old.
10 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Registered Agent, Ellicia Lanier, Designee, Andrea Barragan, Cook, Audrey Thompson, Custodian, Hellen Franko, Volunteer, Leah Bennet and teachers, Christene Sinasky, Sarah Woodard, Desiree Penn, Michell Howell, Richelle Smith, and Ashley Roberson were present with zero children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Miranda Turberbille was present with 10 children all aged three-years-old.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Teachers, Jada White and Jill Hilton were present with seventeen children ages ranging between 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Jeri Skinner was present with eight children all aged 2-years-old.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: spray paint, and Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located underneath unlocked sinks in the art room, and an infant classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/18/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Diapering ointment. The item(s) was/were located underneath the open diapering tables in infant classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically in the infant room named Daisy's.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/18/2024
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/18/2024
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/18/2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by blankets or other soft or loose bedding was observed on the side of the crib.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. H states: Blankets or other soft or loose bedding shall not be hung on the sides of cribs or put under the fitted sheet. Only sleep clothing that is designed to keep an infant warm without the possible hazard of covering the head or face may be used during sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by seven children , ages 23-months-old and 2-years-old. One 23-month-old and six 2-year-old's, were cared for by 1 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/18/2024
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance