OVERSTREET, MELISSA

LAMAR, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

1.2based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Est. price$1,719/mo

Contact information

Address503 W 3RD ST, LAMAR, MO, 64759-1061

CityLAMAR, MO 64759-1061

CountyBARTON

Phone(417) 262-1068

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Capacity10

License dateAugust 28, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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503 W 3RD ST, LAMAR, MO, 64759-1061, LAMAR, MO 64759-1061

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/24/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 56/24/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

    The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 56/24/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

    The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by a broken tin can that is embedded into the side of the concrete stairs that will need to be removed. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 56/24/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the Ameri

    Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Jennifer Overstreet. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 56/24/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.185 — The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child e

    Facility did not submit the 2025-2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15. Correction required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 56/24/2026

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — 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 back

    Criminal background check results were not on file for Jamie Overstreet and Jennifer Overstreet. 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 55/12/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

    The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 55/12/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

    The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by a broken tin can that is embedded into the side of the concrete stairs that will need to be removed. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 55/12/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the Ameri

    Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Jennifer Overstreet. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 55/12/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.185 — The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child e

    Facility did not submit the 2025-2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15. Correction required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  10. High riskStandard 55/12/2026

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — 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 back

    Criminal background check results were not on file for Jamie Overstreet and Jennifer Overstreet. 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

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 511/17/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Swimming and wading pools shall be fenced to prevent access by children. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high and shall have a lock

    The swimming/wading pool was accessible to children as evidenced by the gate was not locked. Correction required: Swimming and wading pools shall be inaccessible to children as required. 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.

13Total Violations
10Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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: LAMAR, BARTON County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: FAMILY HOME
  • Years in operation: 5

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