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

11/17/2025

8:15 AM

9:07 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2503849171


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/13/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/13/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/20/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/20/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/08/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/13/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/21/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/02/2023
POLICIES 03/13/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/10/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/20/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/20/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/13/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/22/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/22/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/22/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/22/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/22/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 05/22/2023
APPLICATION 05/18/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/14/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/11/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/14/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/14/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/25/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 3
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Ana Ledezma with four children under 24-months-old
1 9 MIXED caregiver Joanna Restivo with nine children; three 2-years-old and six 3-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Carla Swift with seven 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/9/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, merry-go-round, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.
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
9/22/2025
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: Elizabeth Palace -needs 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/9/2025
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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by missing fruit/vegetable component for breakfast.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/17/2025
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