LESLIE SUZANNE KARNES LAMBERT L.L.C.

SIKESTON, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

3.9based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Est. price$1,719/mo

Contact information

Address843 CAMBRIDGE DR, SIKESTON, MO, 63801-5701

CitySIKESTON, MO 63801-5701

CountyNEW MADRID

Phone(573) 380-6512

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Capacity10

License dateAugust 28, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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843 CAMBRIDGE DR, SIKESTON, MO, 63801-5701, SIKESTON, MO 63801-5701

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  1. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/24/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 53/24/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to the children.

    Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by a water bowl was present on the playground. Correction required: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 53/24/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.095 — All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

    Outdoor equipment, the plastic bucket holding the outdoor toys, in front of the storage bench was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by sharp edges caused by a crack in the lid and the bottom of the bucket. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 59/9/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

    The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by there was urine on the back of the toilet. Correction required: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 59/9/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.

    1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 59/9/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.

    1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 57/24/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted s

    The walls located next to the cots was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint is peeling at the corner of the wall. Correction required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 57/24/2025

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

    Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Suzanne Lambert, Becky Karnes and David Lambert. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 54/24/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

    Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle of bleach. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen under the sink. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 54/24/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

    Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 packs of batteries. The item(s) was/were located in the 3 drawer of the built in desk. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 54/24/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted s

    The walls located next to the cots was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint is peeling at the corner of the wall. Correction required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  9. High riskStandard 54/24/2025

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

    Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Suzanne Lambert, Becky Karnes and David Lambert. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 512/18/2024

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

    Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Suzanne Lambert, Becky Karnes and David Lambert. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 59/11/2024

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

    Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Suzanne Lambert, Becky Karnes and David Lambert. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

16Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,719/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Missouri run about $1,142/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Missouri by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: SIKESTON, NEW MADRID County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: FAMILY HOME
  • Years in operation: 5

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