MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
URBAN SPROUTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Facility DVN
002563042

Phone
(314) 997-2259

Physical Address
6757 OLIVE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO 63130-2514

Owner
URBAN SPROUTS

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
HILTON, JILL DENISE

E-mail Address
equalls@urbansproutscdc.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
BRITTNEY RALPH

Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS

Capacity
148

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT

Inspection Information

Date
10/30/2024

Arrival Time
10:03 AM

Departure Time
10:44 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
REINSPECTION

Inspection ID
2481123158

Document	Document-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.

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.

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 23

Total Children 75

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers, Tierra Webb and Brenae Patterson were present with seven children ages ranging between 23-months-old to 2-years-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers, Kristene Sinasky and Alea Gentry-Woods were present with eight children ages ranging between 4-months-old to 19-months-old.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers, Meagh Hopes and Azure Nelson were present with seven children ages ranging between 5-months-old to 19-months-old.
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teacher, Ladonna Pace was present with three children ages ranging between 3-months-old to 16-months-old.
5	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Board Chairperson, Andrea Barragan, custodian, Helen Franko, cook, Audrey Thompson and secretaries, Jerri Skinner and Annette Moore was present with zero children in attendance.
2	12	PRESCHOOL	Teachers, Jada White and Alexis Smith were present with 12 children ages ranging between 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Teacher, Yolanda Johnson was present with ten children ages ranging between 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2	14	PRESCHOOL	Teachers, Zerena Milliteloo and Miranda Turberville were present with 14 children all aged three-years-old.
1	7	TWO YEAR OLDS	Teacher, Ashley Roberson was present with seven children all aged 2-years-old.
2	6	TWO YEAR OLDS	Teachers, Holly Ballentine and Richelle Smith were present with six children all aged 2-years-old.
3	1	TWO YEAR OLDS	Staff members from first steps, Natalie Mckelly, Marsha Weisel, and Irene Buckalew were present with one child ages 2-years-old.

Compliance List

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 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 10/30/2024

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

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 10/30/2024

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

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

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