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Little Lambs
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Lambs
Little Lambs is a child care center in Carthage, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years of age |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Faith Lutheran Church) |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Lambs has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Lambs
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #002756861
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 19 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Other rules 2
For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
Jul 8, 2025Follow-up visit2 rules cited
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records
Jun 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records
Dec 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
RSMo 210.254.2. The notice of parental responsibility shall include the following:
RSMo 210.254.2.(5) The disciplinary philosophy and policies of the child-care facility; and
Nov 27, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
RSMo 210.254.2. The notice of parental responsibility shall include the following:
RSMo 210.254.2.(5) The disciplinary philosophy and policies of the child-care facility; and
Aug 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Lambs
Is Little Lambs licensed?
No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Missouri.
When was Little Lambs last inspected?
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Lambs had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Little Lambs care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Little Lambs' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Lambs cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 358-5059 to ask.
What is Little Lambs' phone number?
(417) 358-5059.
Where is Little Lambs?
2134 Grand Ave, Carthage, MO 64836. The nearest other daycare we list is Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area, 1.1 miles away.