DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SPROUT STL LLC

002792830

(314) 243-8878

5570 FYLER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63139-1535

SPROUT STL LLC



 

K'NUCKLES HARPER, SHARLENCEIA DAWN

hello@sproutstl.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

31

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

06/10/2026

9:45 AM

10:48 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2514922755


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/16/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/29/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/29/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/16/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/16/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/16/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/29/2020
POLICIES 02/24/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/24/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/29/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/13/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/09/2026
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/20/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/16/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/28/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/21/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/14/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 12/16/2019
APPLICATION 02/03/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/09/2026
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/09/2026
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/28/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/25/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/09/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/09/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/09/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/09/2026




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 6
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Destiny Murphy, teacher present with four children age 8-months-old to 14-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Trina Gardner Bell, teacher and Sabra Lambert, teacher present with five children age 17-months-old to 2-years-old.
2 13 MIXED Grace Hannon, teacher and Markyah Brinkley, teacher present with thirteen children age 2-years-old to 10-years-old with one child age 2-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Charley K'Nuckles Harper, director, present with no children.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the child's bathroom.
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
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Compliance Date
6/10/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Erica Davis needs .5 hours, Marium Hamdi needs 12 hours, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12 hours, Sabrs Lambert needs 9.5 hours. As of April 13, 2026 Erica Davis, and Marium Hamdi do not work at the facility and Charley Harper needs 12 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/10/2026
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sabra Lambert, and Kaylie Trotter as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/10/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Facility did not submit the 2025-2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.
Correction Required
Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

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Compliance Date
6/10/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/10/2026
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