Gladstone · Childcare

Little Lambs Preschool

Licensed for 140 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 7 of its licensing inspections since May 2024.

Licensing inspections

Jul 22, 20262 citations

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Requirements for infant/toddler sleeping equipment were not met as evidenced by no parental permission was on file for a toddler's use of a mat.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)

May 21, 20262 citations

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Requirements for infant/toddler sleeping equipment were not met as evidenced by no parental permission was on file for a toddler's use of a mat.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)

Mar 5, 20261 citation

“The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by room 103 measured for 7 children and there were 8 children in attendance.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (E)

Oct 6, 20256 citations

“The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): A.A., H.M., S.H., A.B., J.D., C.G., M.R., J.R., T.S., and A.V.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for H.M. and J.R. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for H.M., and J.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were EP 9/4/2024.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (2)

2 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence and part of chain link not attached to top of fence.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”

May 13, 202511 citations

“The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): A.A., H.M., S.H., A.B., J.D., C.G., M.R., J.R., T.S., and A.V.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for H.M., and J.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were EP 9/4/2024.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (2)
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for H.M. and J.R. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050

7 more from this inspection

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinet in girls bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive residue on shelf in Room 101.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence and part of chain link not attached to top of fence.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: oragel, tylenol, gas drops and pepto bismol tablets. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers in the Room 101.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by eight child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by nine child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”

Aug 8, 20246 citations

“The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): M.W., C.S., J.S., M.S., A.K., S.J., S.H., G.R., C.G., A.A., M.C., J.D. and J.D.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
“The walls located Room 103 - Twos was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom stall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of pegs in plastic edging were sticking up causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)

2 more from this inspection

“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

May 21, 202410 citations

“The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): M.W., C.S., J.S., M.S., A.K., S.J., S.H., G.R., C.G., A.A., M.C., J.D. and J.D.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located in girls bathroom in unlocked drawer of changing table.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The walls located Room 103 - Twos was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom stall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)

6 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of pegs in plastic edging were sticking up causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by five child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by six child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: July 22, 2026
On file: 7 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was July 21, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious: Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.

Jul 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · July 22, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due July 21, 2026

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5 · Correction due July 21, 2026

Requirements for infant/toddler sleeping equipment were not met as evidenced by no parental permission was on file for a toddler's use of a mat.

Required correction: An individually assigned crib/playpen shall be provided for each infant; no stacked cribs shall be used; no mats for infants; and mats may be used for toddlers with parental consent.

State licensing record

May 2026 Annual visit 2 findings

Annual visit · May 21, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5

Requirements for infant/toddler sleeping equipment were not met as evidenced by no parental permission was on file for a toddler's use of a mat.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · April 10, 2026

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-300.090 (2)(E) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child, and at least forty-five (45) square feet of usable floor space for each infant/toddler.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · March 5, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 (E) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 · Correction due March 5, 2026

The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by room 103 measured for 7 children and there were 8 children in attendance.

Required correction: The facility shall provide adequate square feet of usable space per child.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 6, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due September 26, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): A.A., H.M., S.H., A.B., J.D., C.G., M.R., J.R., T.S., and A.V.

Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due June 5, 2025

Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for H.M. and J.R. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.

Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due June 3, 2025

Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for H.M., and J.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-300.050 (2) · Health Requirements · Correction due June 3, 2025

Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were EP 9/4/2024.

Required correction: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due June 3, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence and part of chain link not attached to top of fence.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due September 17, 2025

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

May 2025 Annual visit 11 findings

Annual visit · May 13, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements

Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .

Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-300.050 (2) · Health Requirements

Required correction: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .

Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for H.M. and J.R. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.

Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 13, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinet in girls bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 · Correction due May 13, 2025

Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive residue on shelf in Room 101.

Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence and part of chain link not attached to top of fence.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 13, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: oragel, tylenol, gas drops and pepto bismol tablets. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers in the Room 101.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 13, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by eight child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 13, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by nine child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 8, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due June 17, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): M.W., C.S., J.S., M.S., A.K., S.J., S.H., G.R., C.G., A.A., M.C., J.D. and J.D.

Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due June 17, 2024

The walls located Room 103 - Twos was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 3 · Correction due June 17, 2024

Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom stall.

Required correction: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due June 17, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of pegs in plastic edging were sticking up causing a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due July 30, 2024

Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due June 17, 2024

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

May 2024 Annual visit 10 findings

Annual visit · May 21, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements

The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): M.W., C.S., J.S., M.S., A.K., S.J., S.H., G.R., C.G., A.A., M.C., J.D. and J.D.

Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 21, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located in girls bathroom in unlocked drawer of changing table.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1

The walls located Room 103 - Twos was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 3

Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom stall.

Required correction: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of pegs in plastic edging were sticking up causing a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 21, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by five child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 21, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by six child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 21, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.

Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Play-based and faith-based

“Our preschool class offers a play-based learning environment that supports children's social, emotional, and academic growth.”

What it costs

$858 to $1,189 a month

Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Part time: $472 to $817 a month
Application fee: $100

A day here

Hours: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Meals: Families provide a packed cold lunch daily for full-day students; snacks are supplied by families on a rotation schedule (peanut/tree-nut-free, store-bought only)
Sleep: Full-day students have a scheduled nap
Updates for parents: Brightwheel (primary platform for check-in, attendance, billing, reminders, and school/classroom communication)
Schedule: full-day, half-day

Policies

When a child is sick: Excludes for fever ≥100°F, vomiting/diarrhea, undiagnosed rash, or contagious illness within the past 24 hours; must be symptom-free 24 hours without medication before returning

Details

(816) 452-6595

Website: littlelambskc.com
Address: 2800 NE 64th St
License: 002644544, active

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State record

From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.