HALE, TERESA ANN
REPUBLIC, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address525 S VENTURA AVE, REPUBLIC, MO, 65738-1705
CountyGREENE
Phone(417) 732-6203
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 5:59 AM
Capacity10
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High15
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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525 S VENTURA AVE, REPUBLIC, MO, 65738-1705, REPUBLIC, MO 65738-1705
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/26/2026
- High3
- Medium-High14
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 53/26/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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.
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there are several large branches in various places in the play area. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 53/10/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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.
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there are several large branches in various places in the play area. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 511/10/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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.
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by poke weed, sticker and other tall weeds growing in the play area and inside the stationary climbing equipement. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 511/10/2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 — 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.
Outdoor equipment, blue seat in the climber , in the play area was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked areas that could pose a pinching hazard for children. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 511/10/2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 — 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.
Outdoor equipment, yellow slide, in the play area was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the left side of the slide that could pose a pinching hazard for children. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 59/16/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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.
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by poke weed, sticker and other tall weeds growing in the play area and inside the stationary climbing equipement. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 59/16/2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 — 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.
Outdoor equipment, blue seat in the climber , in the play area was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked areas that could pose a pinching hazard for children. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 59/16/2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 — 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.
Outdoor equipment, yellow slide, in the play area was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the left side of the slide that could pose a pinching hazard for children. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/17/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Teresa Hale and Julie Tummins within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 57/17/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Teresa Hale and Julie Tummons. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 56/27/2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Cloc
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Teresa Hale needs 45 more minutes. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 56/27/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Teresa Hale and Julie Tummons. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 56/27/2025
5 CSR 25-400.135 — Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care.
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by provider did not have permission to contact emergency medical persons. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 56/27/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Teresa Hale and Julie Tummins within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 53/20/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Teresa Hale and Julie Tummins within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 53/20/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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.
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large stick on the play yard. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 53/20/2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Cloc
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Teresa Hale needs 45 more minutes. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 53/20/2025
5 CSR 25-400.135 — Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care.
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by provider did not have permission to contact emergency medical persons. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 53/20/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Teresa Hale and Julie Tummons. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,122/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Missouri run about $1,142/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Missouri by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: REPUBLIC, GREENE County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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