Daycare Inspections and Consultations
Daycare Information
Lafayette County Health Department staff are available for Health Education programs, 
Health Screenings, Nursing and Environmental consultations.
Daycare Sanitation Inspections
The Lafayette County Health Department contracts with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and their Bureau of Childcare to conduct sanitation inspections in licensed daycares. Areas of concern include:
- Food Preparation
- Storage and Service
- Diapering and General Hygiene
- Environmental Hazards Indoors and Outdoors
- General Cleanliness
For more information on sanitation issues, please contact the Lafayette County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist at 660-259-4371.
Daycare Licensing Information
For general questions on licensing and how to get started, please contact the Bureau of Childcare at 816-325-5450. For a list of licensed daycares sorted by city please click here.