DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE LAMBS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL LLC

001837301

(816) 785-1596

800 STATE ROAD H
ELKLAND
MO  65644-8507

LITTLE LAMBS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL LLC

223 BETHEL RD
LONG LANE
MO  65590-4145


littlelambsdaycare01@gmail.com


MARI LOCKWOOD

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

33

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/01/2026

11:20 AM

12:14 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2515717730


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/31/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/26/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/20/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/31/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/31/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/31/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/31/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/21/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/01/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/01/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/01/2022
POLICIES 11/01/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 11/02/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/09/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/09/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/08/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/09/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/19/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/09/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/09/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/09/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/09/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/21/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/20/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/21/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/20/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:15PM   3/14/2023
  6:00AM   6:45AM   3/14/2023



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 5
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Wanda Hendrickson in ratio with 4 children ages 4 months to 1 year old.
3 16 MIXED Tara Swaringan and Rebecca Amendola in ratio with 16 children ages 2 years to 9 years old. (3- two year olds.) at 12:00pm, Lane Hewitt entered into ratio and replaced Rebecca Amendola.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Elisa Tigert not in ratio but within the childcare facility.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by The well and lagoon are in need of repair as cited in the sanitation inspection. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a rattle was placed in the crib while a 4 month old child was sleeping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver(s) was engaged in major housekeeping, cleaning or maintenance during hours of child care as evidenced by their maintence worker was using loud power tools to install a gate in a classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (I) states: Caregivers shall not be engaged in major housekeeping, cleaning, or maintenance activities during the hours of child care, but may do routine cleanup to maintain order and sanitation in the facility.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict cleaning/maintenance activities during childcare hours, as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/1/2026
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by no enrollment forms on file for Child A.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Lolid Gamble.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance