Lawson · Childcare
Lawson Baptist Church Christian Preschool
At a glance
- Licensed for 25 children.
- Tuition $95 to $110 a month, half day; the age it is for isn’t stated. See costs
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 7 of its licensing inspections since September 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jan 7, 20263 citations
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by missing second page of enrollment form.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually. 1.
“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for each child in care.”
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.”
Dec 8, 20253 citations
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by missing second page of enrollment form.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually. 1.
“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for each child in care.”
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.”
Dec 12, 20244 citations
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clean Wipes. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinet in Room 131.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Three 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)
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Three 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)
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two 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)
Nov 7, 20244 citations
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
“The walls located in the multi purpose room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and dents in wall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1
“The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs to ensure that those needs were being met as evidenced by there was no plan for a child with asthma.”
5 CSR 25-300.110
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.”
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.”
Dec 14, 20237 citations
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: teachers back pack. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked closet.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
“The walls located in the multi purpose room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chippimg paint and dents in wall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1
“The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs to ensure that those needs were being met as evidenced by there was no plan for a child with asthma.”
5 CSR 25-300.110
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two 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)
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one 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)
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.”
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.”
Sep 22, 20231 citation
Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
“A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D)
Sep 15, 20231 citation
Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
“A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- January 7, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was December 18, 2025. 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.
Jan 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 7, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 · Correction due December 8, 2025
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by missing second page of enrollment form.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually. 1. · Correction due December 8, 2025
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for each child in care.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be on file as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due December 18, 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.
Dec 2025 Annual visit 3 findings
Annual visit · December 8, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by missing second page of enrollment form.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually. 1.
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for each child in care.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be on file as required.
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.
Dec 2024 Annual visit 4 findings
Annual visit · December 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 12, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clean Wipes. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinet in Room 131.
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 December 12, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Three 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 December 12, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Three 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 December 12, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two 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.
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 7, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 18, 2024
The walls located in the multi purpose room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and dents in wall.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.110 · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1 · Correction due February 2, 2024
The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs to ensure that those needs were being met as evidenced by there was no plan for a child with asthma.
Required correction: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due April 3, 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 November 5, 2024
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.
Dec 2023 Annual visit 7 findings
Annual visit · December 14, 2023
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 14, 2023
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: teachers back pack. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked closet.
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 in the multi purpose room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chippimg paint and dents in wall.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.110 · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1
The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs to ensure that those needs were being met as evidenced by there was no plan for a child with asthma.
Required correction: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due December 14, 2023
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two 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 December 14, 2023
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one 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.
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.
Sep 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 22, 2023
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures · Correction due September 22, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
Sep 2023 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · September 15, 2023
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
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What it costs
$95 to $110 a month
Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.
- Application fee
- $50
How they teach
Faith-based
“The Little Hands Christian Preschool provides learning in a Christian environment. We are encouraging spiritual growth as well as developing the children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills.”
Details
- Phone
- (816) 645-3210
- Address
- 18603 N 69 Highway, Lawson, 64062
- License
- 002104207
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Sources and dates
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
All checked July 2026.
How they teach
- Approach lawsonbaptist.org
What it costs
- Monthly tuition, Application fee lawsonbaptist.org
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website lawsonbaptist.org
- Ages they serve lawsonbaptist.org