Little Lambs Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 (E)5 CSR 25-300.090
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.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 (E)5 CSR 25-300.090
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.
Oct 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staffing Requirements5 CSR 25-300.040
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): Alyssa Alderman, Heather Montez, Sandi Heins, Addison Birkenholz, Julia Dennis, Christina Gardener, Molly
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Heather Montez and Jocelyn Rodriguez as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Heather Montez, and Jocelyn Rodriguez as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.