DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LIBERTY - TT, LLC

002586634

(816) 792-8687

9661 N MCKINLEY AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64157-7942

LIBERTY - TT, LLC



 

MOORE, JENNIPHER DEANNE

jennipher@talentedtots.org


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

112

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/30/2024

11:45 AM

1:24 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2479224807


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/18/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/18/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/18/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/18/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/18/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/18/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/18/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/18/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/18/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/18/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/18/2016
POLICIES 03/18/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/18/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/18/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/18/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 03/18/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/05/2018
APPLICATION 02/11/2020
STAFF SHEET 02/11/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/13/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/05/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/02/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/27/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/05/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 14
Total Children 58
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Courtney Banks and Carissa Emmons with six children under 12-months-old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Danae Nutter and Chiara Johnson with four children under 24-months
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Mae Amos and Alize Phelps with seven children under 24-months-old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Danielle Thompson and Delia Mitchell with six children under 18-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE caregiver Nicole Kincaid with no children
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver Kayla Bosley with ten children; 3-to-5-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver Samantha Hiatt with ten children; 3-to-4-years-old
3 15 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Jasmine Hawkins, Jayde Keithley, and Liya Rivere with fifteen children; 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
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed creating a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained 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

Violation
The walls located in movers and shakers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/30/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint. The item(s) was/were located on counter top in growing threes room .
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
9/30/2024
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
Furniture/equipment, shelves, in in growing threes and talented twos was not in good condition as evidenced by contact paper peeling off .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/30/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, large climber, in preschool playground was unsafe as evidenced by handle to stairs sinking into ground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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
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