BROWER, TAMBRA LYNN

WILLOW SPRINGS, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Est. price$1,719/mo

Contact information

Address1349 HICKORY HILLS DR, WILLOW SPRINGS, MO, 65793-3465

CityWILLOW SPRINGS, MO 65793-3465

CountyHOWELL

Phone(417) 293-3466

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Capacity10

License dateAugust 28, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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1349 HICKORY HILLS DR, WILLOW SPRINGS, MO, 65793-3465, WILLOW SPRINGS, MO 65793-3465

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/9/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 52/9/2026

    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, bathtub sand box , in the play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by rubber covering the metal sharp corners is coming off exposing the sharp edges. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 51/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.045 — The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.

    The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by on 1-13-26 at 3:48 PM three (3) school age children arrived, making the total number of children in attendance 11. The approved overlap ended at 3:45PM. Correction required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 51/23/2026

    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, bathtub sand box , in the play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by rubber covering the metal sharp corners is coming off exposing the sharp edges. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 51/23/2026

    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, green 4 wheeler, in play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by foot rest is broken and has an exposed sharp edge accessible to the children. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 51/23/2026

    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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Tambra Brower needs 2 hours and 30 more minutes. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low riskStandard 51/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

    1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low riskStandard 51/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

    1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 51/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

    1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 57/17/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

    Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: lotions such as sunscreen, tooth paste. The item(s) was/were located in drawers in bathroom where the latches are no longer engaging, making all of the personal hygiene items accessible to the children. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 57/17/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.190 — State or local rules, or both, governing food service sanitation shall be maintained in the storage, preparation and service of foods.

    Requirements for food sanitation were not maintained as evidenced by fresh fruit stored on the kitchen floor. Correction required: The facility shall follow state and local rules regarding food service sanitation. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 53/6/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

    1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 53/6/2025

    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 Tambra Brower and Clyde Brower. 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
  5. Medium riskStandard 53/6/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the Ameri

    Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Clyde Brower. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 53/6/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o

    Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 53/6/2025

    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 Tambra Brower, Clyde Brower and Bryan Brower 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
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 51/3/2025

    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 Tambra Brower, Clyde Brower and Bryan Brower 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
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 51/3/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o

    Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium riskStandard 51/3/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the Ameri

    Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Clyde Brower. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 51/3/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

    1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. 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
  12. High riskStandard 51/3/2025

    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 Tambra Brower and Clyde Brower. 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

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,719/month

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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: WILLOW SPRINGS, HOWELL County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: FAMILY HOME
  • Years in operation: 5

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