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

LAUREN A LEON

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

201

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

56 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

10/27/2025

2:15 PM

4:29 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2502619557


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 04/28/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/12/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/28/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/29/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/28/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/12/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 21
Total Children 53
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Ana Zarina, present with two children ages 8-months-old and 12-months-old.
2 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Christene Sinasky and Morgen Smith, present with two children ages 14-months-old and 24-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Alea Gentry, present with three children ages 6-months-old to 16-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Azure Nelson, present with two children ages 5-months-old to 17-months-old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Jill Hilton, COO, Andrea Barragan, and caregivers, Mia Earnest, Jai Kendall, and LaDonna Pace, present with no children in attendance.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Amy Connor, present with six children, all 3-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Richelle Smith and Sydney Finch, present with 11 children, all 3-years-old.
2 4 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Aliyah Goodman and Yolanda Johnson, present with four children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 6 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Michelle Powell and Kayla Page, present with six children, all 4-years-old.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers, Brenae Patterson and Kiaira Merrill, present with seven children, all 2-years-old.
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers, Miranda Turberville and Ashley Roberson, present with 10 children, all 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
Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (F) states: Approved safety gates at stairways and doors shall be provided and used as needed.
Correction Required
Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/27/2025
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two electrical outlets located in the Butterfly classroom were accessible.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/27/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: four scent plug-ins. The item(s) was/were located in the Ladybug classroom, Grasshoppers classroom, Cardinal Nation classroom, and in the hallway by the new preschool 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/27/2025
Violation
Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by washable area rugs were not laundered daily.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VI) states: Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet;
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials; floor coverings and rugs cleaned and sanitized as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/27/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one bottle of bleach and one bottle of disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located in the kid's kitchen, which was accessible through the open door.
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
10/27/2025
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
Not Observed
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
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
Compliance
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
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