LAUGH AND LEARN DAYCARE
HANNIBAL, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address1606 RINKER ST, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401-5828
CountyMARION
Phone(573) 231-1225
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity10
License dateMarch 16, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High16
- Medium7
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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1606 RINKER ST, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401-5828, HANNIBAL, MO 63401-5828
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2026
- High0
- Medium-High16
- Medium7
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 56/2/2026
5 CSR 25-400.045 — Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the home where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated. Correction required: The official license shall be posted. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 56/2/2026
5 CSR 25-400.045 — All child care provided on the premises of a licensed family child care home shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the ceiling height in the facility is lower than the approved condition height of 7 foot due to renovations completed by the provider. Correction required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 56/2/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by a Fire/Safety inspection dated 10-1-2025 was not approved due to ceiling height being between 6'8" and 6'9. Correction required: The facility shall comply with fire and safety requirements. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 56/2/2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 — The Missouri Division of Fire Safety shall inspect the facility annually for the capacity specified on the license application and the fire inspection request. The inspection shall include a determination of whether or not the facility
The fire safety inspection did not include overlap approval. Correction required: The fire safety inspection shall include overlap approval. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 56/2/2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Smoke detectors shall be installed in all family day care homes.
A smoke detector there are no working smoke detectors in the childcare family home. Correction required: Smoke detectors shall be installed. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 55/14/2026
5 CSR 25-400.045 — Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the home where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated. Correction required: The official license shall be posted. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 55/14/2026
5 CSR 25-400.045 — All child care provided on the premises of a licensed family child care home shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the ceiling height in the facility is lower than the approved condition height of 7 foot due to renovations completed by the provider. Correction required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/14/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protectio
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches by 4 inches at the bottom of the chain link fence gate on the right side of the outdoor play yard after going down the steps off the deck. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/14/2026
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 the window that is on the garage which shares one side of the play yard had metal that had sharp edges. CI Duckworth observed the pointed corners and edges that had been sticking out to but cut to have rounded corners however where the metal had been cut to be rounded, there were jagged sharp pointed pieces/edges that were still not safe and is a cutting hazard. The trim is made of white metal. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/14/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by a Fire/Safety inspection dated 10-1-2025 was not approved due to ceiling height being between 6'8" and 6'9. Correction required: The facility shall comply with fire and safety requirements. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/14/2026
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 date of the drill was not recorded. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/14/2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 — The Missouri Division of Fire Safety shall inspect the facility annually for the capacity specified on the license application and the fire inspection request. The inspection shall include a determination of whether or not the facility
The fire safety inspection did not include overlap approval. Correction required: The fire safety inspection shall include overlap approval. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 55/14/2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Smoke detectors shall be installed in all family day care homes.
A smoke detector there are no working smoke detectors in the childcare family home. Correction required: Smoke detectors shall be installed. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 54/29/2026
5 CSR 25-400.045 — All child care provided on the premises of a licensed family child care home shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the ceiling height in the facility is lower than the approved condition height of 7 foot due to renovations completed by the provider. Correction required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 54/29/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protectio
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches by 4 inches at the bottom of the chain link fence gate on the right side of the outdoor play yard after going down the steps off the deck. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 54/29/2026
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 the window that is on the garage which shares one side of the play yard had trim that was coming off. CI Duckworth observed the trim to be pointed on the corners and sticking out around the window which was a cutting hazard. The trim was made of white metal. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 54/29/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by a Fire/Safety inspection dated 10-1-2025 was not approved due to ceiling height being between 6'8" and 6'9. Correction required: The facility shall comply with fire and safety requirements. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 54/29/2026
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 the window that is on the garage which shares one side of the play yard had metal that had sharp edges. CI Duckworth observed the pointed corners and edges that had been sticking out to but cut to have rounded corners however where the metal had been cut to be rounded, there were jagged sharp pointed pieces/edges that were still not safe and is a cutting hazard. The trim is made of white metal. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 54/29/2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 — The Missouri Division of Fire Safety shall inspect the facility annually for the capacity specified on the license application and the fire inspection request. The inspection shall include a determination of whether or not the facility
The fire safety inspection did not include overlap approval. Correction required: The fire safety inspection shall include overlap approval. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 53/26/2026
5 CSR 25-400.025 — The person(s) or legal entity who owns a family child care home shall be responsible for meeting all debts and obligations incurred by the facility and for maintaining compliance with all licensing rules for family child care homes.
The child care provider or legal entity did not meet all debts and obligations associated with operating the facility as evidenced by the fictitious name of Laugh & Learn Daycare does not match the fictitious name of Laugh and Learn Daycare on the Secretary of State website. Correction required: The child care provider or legal entity shall meet all financial obligations. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 53/26/2026
5 CSR 25-400.045 — All child care provided on the premises of a licensed family child care home shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the ceiling height in the facility is lower than the approved condition height of 7 foot due to renovations completed by the provider. Correction required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - 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 the window that is on the garage which shares one side of the play yard had trim that was coming off. CI Duckworth observed the trim to be pointed on the corners and sticking out around the window which was a cutting hazard. The trim was made of white metal. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 53/26/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by a Fire/Safety inspection dated 10-1-2025 was not approved due to ceiling height being between 6'8" and 6'9. Correction required: The facility shall comply with fire and safety requirements. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 53/26/2026
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: Purex Laundry Soap. The item(s) was/were located on the floor int he bathroom. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 53/26/2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 — The Missouri Division of Fire Safety shall inspect the facility annually for the capacity specified on the license application and the fire inspection request. The inspection shall include a determination of whether or not the facility
The fire safety inspection did not include overlap approval. Correction required: The fire safety inspection shall include overlap approval. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
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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
$1,581/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: HANNIBAL, MARION County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 0
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