Lancaster, MO

Little Blessings is a highly-regarded local childcare center serving Lancaster and surrounding communities with a comprehensive early childhood education program. They employ state-licensed teachers who implement a play-based learning curriculum that incorporates literacy, mathematics, science, and social-emotional development. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. Parents consistently praise the nurturing environment, experienced staff, and strong communication. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks, maintains low teacher-to-child ratios, and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate working families in this rural community.

Located approximately 30 minutes from Lancaster, The Goddard School of Kirksville serves families throughout northeast Missouri with their F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social development. The center features highly qualified teachers with degrees in early childhood education, secure facilities with surveillance systems, and modern learning environments. Their curriculum includes STEAM learning, language development, and character education. The school maintains excellent safety records, offers enrichment programs including yoga and foreign language exposure, and provides real-time updates to parents through their proprietary mobile app.

Noah's Ark has been serving the Kirksville area and surrounding communities including Lancaster for over 15 years with a reputation for quality early childhood education and compassionate care. The center employs degreed early childhood educators who implement a structured curriculum focused on school readiness while maintaining a nurturing, Christian-based environment. Facilities include secure access systems, age-specific learning centers, large outdoor play areas, and dedicated spaces for different age groups. The center is known for its strong parent-teacher partnerships, comprehensive developmental assessments, and commitment to creating a home-like atmosphere while meeting all state licensing requirements.