Kansas City · Childcare
Little Lambs Preschool & PDO
A play-based provider in Kansas City, licensed for 152 children. Care for an infant is $1,189 a month, less than 6 of 11 Kansas City-area full-time prices.
How they teach
Play-based and faith-based
“As a ministry of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Little Lambs Preschool incorporates Christian values and age-appropriate faith-based activities into the school experience.”In their words. static.showit.com, July 2026
“Through hands-on learning and play-based experiences, children develop social, emotional, spiritual, and early academic skills in a nurturing and engaging environment.”In their words. static.showit.com, July 2026
One of 30 Kansas City-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 63 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Four staff are named on their site, with no start years given.
What it costs
$1,189 a month for an infant
Lower than 6 of 11 Kansas City-area providers that publish a full-time infant price.
Higher than 6 of 10 Kansas City-area providers that publish a full-time preschool price.
Little Lambs Preschool & PDOMost Kansas City-area prices (middle 80%)
Scale $0 to $4,000 a month. Kansas City-area prices as of September 26, 2026. Part-time $472 to $817 a month. Application fee $100. Prices from their website, July 2026.
What the state has found
This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- March 30, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was March 27, 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.
Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 30, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due March 24, 2026
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.U.,, H.T., and A.O. 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 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due February 26, 2026
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for C.N. and A.O. 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 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due March 18, 2026
The ceilings located in rooms 104, 105, 106 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent and fan.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due February 18, 2026
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 March 27, 2026
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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Feb 2026 Annual visit 6 findings
Annual visit · February 9, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for C.N. and A.O. 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) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.U.,, H.T., and A.O. 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 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 9, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: lotions, air freshener, scissors, razor, and purse. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers and hanging on low hook.
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 ceilings located in rooms 104, 105, 106 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent and fan.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jun 2025 Reinspection visit 5 findings
Reinspection visit · June 30, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 2. · Health Requirements · Correction due March 18, 2025
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that medical exam forms for Crystal Mendoza and Sydney Serrano not completely filled out.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due March 19, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for E.H. 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 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 (F) 2 · Correction due June 30, 2025
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5 · Correction due March 5, 2025
The facility failed to meet requirements for 25 children, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Required correction: An individual mat, cot or bed with individually assigned sheet and blanket is required for each child who naps.
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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Feb 2025 Annual visit 7 findings
Annual visit · February 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 2. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that medical exam forms for Crystal Mendoza and Sydney Serrano not completely filled out.
Required correction: Medical/TB 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 E.H. 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 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 10, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: thumb tacks and purse. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer and hanging on a low hook .
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 · Correction due February 10, 2025
The walls located in 204 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by sticky residue.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5
The facility failed to meet requirements for 25 children, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Required correction: An individual mat, cot or bed with individually assigned sheet and blanket is required for each child who naps.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 10, 2025
The floors located shared space was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by tape peeling off.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Mar 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 11, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements · Correction due March 5, 2024
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements · Correction due March 11, 2024
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by a TB report on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due March 5, 2024
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for J.C. 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 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due March 11, 2024
The walls located in downstairs hallway (storage door) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by wood splintering.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due March 11, 2024
The ceilings located in rooms 203, 101, 104, 105 and hallway near upstairs bathrooms was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 · Correction due March 5, 2024
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue on shelves in rooms 104 and 107.
Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due March 11, 2024
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured between 4.5" and 8.5" (between wooden gate and concrete and around meter).
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Feb 2024 Annual visit 10 findings
Annual visit · February 8, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB 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 J.C. 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 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by a TB report on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at 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 February 8, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Suave kids detangler, bleach spray solution and staff purse. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer, on low shelf and hanging on low hook.
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 ceilings located in rooms 203, 101, 104, 105 and hallway near upstairs bathrooms was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue on shelves in rooms 104 and 107.
Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured between 4.5" and 8.5" (between wooden gate and concrete and around meter).
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due February 8, 2024
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the trucks, was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5 · Correction due February 8, 2024
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 6".
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in downstairs hallway (storage door) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by wood splintering.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
A day here
- Meals
- Families provide a packed cold lunch from home for full-day students; classroom snacks are provided on a family rotation schedule
- Hours
- 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Phone
- (816) 734-2216
- Website
- littlelambskc.com
- Address
- 9555 N Oak Trfy
- License
- 001156798, active
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Sources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 · static.showit.com
How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 · static.showit.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff — static.showit.com
What it costs
- Infant, Preschool — Checked July 2026 · static.showit.co
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Meals, Hours — Checked July 2026 · static.showit.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 · littlelambskc.com