DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE SPROUTS CHINESE IMMERSION PRESCHOOL

002717537

(314) 590-3888

2507 JANUARY AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63110-2946

CHINESE IMMERSION SCHOOL LLC

8018 VENETIAN DR
CLAYTON
MO  63105-2547

WANG, QIUJU

olivia@littlesproutscip.com


TARA D BURNETT

18 MONTHS - 6 YEARS

28

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

02/05/2026

1:47 PM

2:45 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2507793452


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/08/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/10/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/10/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/13/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/10/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 07/13/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/13/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/30/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/19/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/13/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/25/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/25/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/25/2018
POLICIES 07/25/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/25/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/22/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/31/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/06/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/21/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/14/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/14/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/30/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/21/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/14/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/24/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 4
Total Children 26
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 12 MIXED Director, Qiuju Wang and Teacher, Hongli Wong were present with twelve children ages ranging between 2-years-old to 3-years-old including eight children who were 2-years-old.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Rui Zhang was present with five children ages ranging between 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Angela Wang was present with nine children ages ranging between 3-years-old to 4-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
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 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 did not have protective covers.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance