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Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool

800 State Road H, Elkland, MO 656445.0· 1 review

licensed capacity: 33
open each week: 5 days

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About Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool

Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Elkland, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 33 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 111 rules across 28 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today: 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 33 children

Hours

MondayToday	5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity	33 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child Care Center license
Capacity: 33 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number: #001837301

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Summary

28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 28 of 28 visits · 111 rules in all

Building, equipment and play areas 31
Staff training and qualifications 22
Records and paperwork 6
Supervision and ratios 5
Health, medication and illness 5
Food and nutrition 5
Safety and hazards 2
Discipline and child guidance 1
Other rules 34

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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Aug 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Records and paperwork
  5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Aug 12, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)1. An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be an adult who is responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility's daily program.
- Records and paperwork
  5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)2. Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
- Safety and hazards
  5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(I) All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
- Records and paperwork
  5 CSR 25-500.222(2) An individual file shall be kept to identify each child and enable the provider to communicate with the parent(s) , guardian or legal custodian of the child in an emergency. Records shall include:
- Supervision and ratios
  5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Jul 9, 2026Follow-up visit5 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Records and paperwork
  5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Jul 1, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Records and paperwork
  5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Jun 9, 2026Follow-up visit3 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
- Supervision and ratios
  5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
May 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
- Supervision and ratios
  5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Apr 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Mar 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(B) The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.082(4)(D) Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

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Jan 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Food and nutrition
  5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Dec 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Nov 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Sep 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Food and nutrition
  5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Aug 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Food and nutrition
  5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Jul 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Jul 13, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.042(19) All child care provided on the premises of a licensed group child care home or child care center shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
- Food and nutrition
  5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(H) The water and milk supply, and the method of dispensing, shall be approved by local or state health authorities, or both. Powdered milk shall not be used except for cooking purposes. Milk substitutes shall not be used for drinking or cooking.
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(L) Drinking water shall be located conveniently near playrooms and the playground so children may be free to drink as they wish. Water fountains or individual cups shall be used.
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(B) The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.082(3)(A)3. Toilet and handwashing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Jun 24, 2025Follow-up visit4 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Jun 9, 2025Follow-up visit7 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Supervision and ratios
  5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
- Discipline and child guidance
  5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
May 29, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Supervision and ratios
  5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
- Records and paperwork
  5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
- Food and nutrition
  5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
May 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Mar 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Safety and hazards
  5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Dec 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Sep 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Sep 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Jun 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Mar 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool

Is Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 111 rules across 28 of 28 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 Daycare and Preschool care for?

33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (816) 785-1596 to ask.

What is Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool's phone number?

(816) 785-1596.

Where is Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool?

800 State Road H, Elkland, MO 65644. The nearest other daycare we list is Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation, 8.8 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).