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little lambs is dedicated to providing Kansas City NORTHLAND families with a nurturing early childhood education program.
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At Little Lambs Preschool, we are committed to promoting social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth through creative play and loving instruction. Our experienced educators focus on fostering a love for learning in a safe and supportive environment. Conveniently located in the Northland, we invite families to schedule a tour and discover how Little Lambs Preschool can be the perfect place for your child’s early education journey.
Our Mission
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Focuses on socialization and academic preparation, introducing letters, numbers, name recognition, and fine motor skills to promote reading and writing.
Three Year-Olds:
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Introduces a structured environment with activities that promote social development, fine and gross motor skills, and basic academic concepts.
Two Year-Olds:
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Provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating atmosphere focusing on socialization, interaction, and milestone development.
Infant/Toddler:
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Designed to prepare children for kindergarten with academics including reading and writing, name recognition, basic math and science, art, music, and hands-on learning.
K-Prep Class:
This class will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating atmosphere for infants to learn and grow. Children will focus on socialization and interaction as they begin to become familiar with a daily schedule. Small class sizes and two staff in each classroom allow for individualized care and instruction. Toddlers will include a schedule of art, music, movement, play, milestone development and nap time.
*Infants accepted on a rolling basis
(6 weeks-2 years)
Infant/Toddler Class
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This class is the first step in your child’s preschool experience and prepares them for a more structured environment. Activities are developmentally appropriate and include art, music, learning centers, fine & gross motor skills and social development. They will also obtain a basic introduction to letters, colors, numbers and shapes.
*must turn 2 by August 1
Two Year Old Class
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The focus of this class is socialization and preparing children academically. We will introduce letters, numbers, name recognition and work on fine motor skills to promote reading and writing. This class includes art, music, learning centers and fun, hands-on projects.
*Must turn 3 by August 1 & be potty trained
Three Year Old Class
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This class is designed to prepare your child for kindergarten. Academics include reading and writing, first and last name recognition and writing, number recognition and counting, basic math and science, art, music, and lots of hands-on learning.
*Must turn 4 by August 1
K-Prep
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"I’m sad that the school year has ended for her because she truly loves learning and will miss all of her teachers and friends. We couldn’t have asked for a better teacher in Ms. Amanda at Little Lambs Preschool - North Oak Campus! She sure has set the bar high as far as teachers go!"
MEGAN B.
Kristin T.
"We are very thankful for Ms. Vickie (age 3), Ms. Ann (age 4), Ms. Lynne (pre-K) and the entire staff at Little Lambs Preschool - North Oak Campus for shaping Carson into an incredibly smart little boy. We are forever grateful that you have made his first years of learning such a wonderful, positive experience."
2/5
NatalI B.
"We have loved everything about Little Lambs! The teachers and staff have so much love for the kids! We have watched our daughter blossom and learn so much from this school! We are so sad to leave but know that our daughter is ready for kindergarten because of her time here!"
3/5
Adam M.
"We have taken our 2 1/2 year old to Little Lambs for over a year. The teachers offer a caring and nurturing environment that our son is excited to come to again and again. I know that our son has benefited from all the social interaction and developmentally appropriate activities. We love little lambs and look forward to sending any future children of ours there as well."
4/5
TASHA C.
"My son is in the Pre-K program w/ Ms. Amanda and Ms. Jessica and he is thriving! They are so patient & kind with him and communicate so well with us as parents. We love Little Lambs and just wish we'd been coming here sooner!"
5/5
Molly Ramsey
GLADSTONE DIRECTOR
Melissa Knowles
NORTH OAK DIRECTOR
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Enrollment Information
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Work at Little Lambs
My journey into the world of wellness started back in 2019 after trying just about every diet in the world. As a certified nutritionist, I've taken a more wholistic approach to health and dedicated myself to translating nutrition so that is can be implemented by anyone.
If you have a heart for teaching young children and fostering their growth through creative play and loving instruction, we’d love to hear from you. We offer full-time, part-time, and substitute positions. To apply to work at either of our Northland locations, please submit the questionnaire below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We accept newborn through 5 years of age (aka K-prep).
Yes, we follow North Kansas City School District (other than the start date) and offer summer camp in the summer. We are closed one week in May, one week in the summer and one week in August for building maintenance and the preparation of the new school year.
For infants to 1 year of age, 1:4 ratio. For 1 year of age, 1:5 ratio. For 2 years of age, 1:9 ratio. For 3 & 4 years of age, 1:10 ratio.
All doors are locked at all times. Families are given an individual access code to enter the building. Security cameras are placed at all entrances and are monitored throughout the day by building leadership. In addition, all students need to be signed in and out each day at their classroom. Identification is checked on all people authorized to pick up until we get to know you.
All teachers in our 3-year-old and K Prep classes have a degree in either early childhood education or elementary education. All staff have a background working with children.
Our philosophy is positive redirection. We assist the children in making positive decisions. Our staff strives towards fostering responsibility, caring and creativity in the children we teach.
Yes, we have two separate fenced-in playgrounds that give children the opportunity for physical activity to enhance their gross motor skills, promoting health and well-being. Classrooms utilize table time to provide students with exposure to fine motor activities. This may include cutting, pre-writing activities & lacing activities.
Come visit us at Little Lambs!
one preschool - two locations
2800 NE 64th St.
Gladstone, MO 64119
Phone: 816.452.6595
9555 North Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64155
Phone: 816.429.5425
Come visit us, meet our fantastic staff, and see first hand how we can be a part of your child’s early learning adventure. Enrollment for the 2024/2025 school year is now open. To schedule a tour or request an enrollment packet, please contact us via the links below.
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