DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHILDREN'S CHOICE TOO

002996585

(816) 231-3404

614 HARDESTY AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64124-3033

JOJO'S LITTLE STARS LLC

8511 N RICHMOND AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64157-9541

RESTIVO, JOANNA PATRICIA

CHILDRENSCHOICETOO614@GMAIL.COM


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

1 MONTH - 13 YEARS

45

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/21/2024

10:00 AM

11:03 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2482829467


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 05/22/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/22/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/22/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/22/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/22/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/22/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/13/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/01/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/20/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/10/2023
POLICIES 03/13/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/02/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/01/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/21/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/11/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/01/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/13/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/08/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/20/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/20/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/13/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/13/2023
APPLICATION 05/18/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/01/2024




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 5
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 10 MIXED caregiver Christine Glascow with ten children; four 2-years-old and six 3-years-old
2 9 MIXED caregivers Ana Luisa-Ledezma and Alma Reyes with nine children; eight under 24-months-old and one 2-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL director Joanna Restivo and ten children; 3-to-4-years-old
1 1 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Elizabeth Palace with one child 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rold/folded rugs on playground and near equipment 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
Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by photos were being taken in unused toddler room, in which the infant room was used as a walk through .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VIII) states: Infant/toddler areas may not be used by staff or older children as passageways to other areas of the building.
Correction Required
Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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
Outdoor equipment, ball, in infant/toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/21/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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
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
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