DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BROWER, TAMBRA LYNN

001804864

(417) 293-3466

1349 HICKORY HILLS DR
WILLOW SPRINGS
MO  65793-3465

BROWER, TAMBRA LYNN



 

BROWER, TAMBRA LYNN

tambrabrower@yahoo.com


ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 14 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

01/23/2026

3:29 PM

4:09 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2506838541


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/30/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/08/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/24/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/24/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/24/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/03/2008
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/21/2009
POLICIES 01/21/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/09/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/09/2016
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 12/28/2016
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 12/28/2016
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/21/2009
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/15/2008
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/16/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/06/2016

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:10AM   12:00PM   1/16/2026
  3:45PM   4:55PM   1/16/2026



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 1
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 MIXED Tambra Brower with 7 children ages 14 months to 5-years-old. This included 1 child under 24 months. Clyde Brower was also present. At 3:50 PM one school age child arrived, as 3 children had already been picked up the total number of children is 5.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
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.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: 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.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/23/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
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.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
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.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/23/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: Tambra Brower needs 2 hours and 30 more minutes.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: 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. 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
1/23/2026
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/15/2026
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/15/2026
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: 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.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/15/2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance