Hannibal Children's Center
150 MEDICAL DR, HANNIBAL, MO 63401Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 156
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements5 CSR 25-600.020
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Dana Rees and Lisa Vincent.
- General Requirements5 CSR 25-600.020
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Dana Rees and Lisa Vincent.
Aug 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- General Requirements5 CSR 25-600.020
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Dana Rees and Lisa Vincent.
- General Requirements5 CSR 25-600.020
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Dana Rees and Lisa Vincent.
Mar 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that the electrical plate was broken/cracked and barely hanging on to the outlet. This was in Voyager room on the west wall.
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