SCRIBNER, CATHY
SENECA, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address1617 MAPLE LN, SENECA, MO, 64865-9478
CountyNEWTON
Phone(417) 776-3509
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity10
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1617 MAPLE LN, SENECA, MO, 64865-9478, SENECA, MO 64865-9478
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/21/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 58/21/2025
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 the siding on the north and west side of the house has areas where the outer covering is coming off exposing jagged edges and the material underneath the covering. 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 - Medium riskStandard 58/21/2025
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 in the front playroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint along the north 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 - Medium riskStandard 58/21/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Areas used by children shall be free of animal excrement.
Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was observed on the outdoor play area. Correction required: No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 58/4/2025
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 the siding on the north and west side of the house has areas where the outer covering is coming off exposing jagged edges and the material underneath the covering. 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 58/4/2025
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: toothpaste. The item(s) was/were located in the back bathroom. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 58/4/2025
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 in the front playroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint along the north 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 - Medium riskStandard 58/4/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Areas used by children shall be free of animal excrement.
Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was observed on the outdoor play area. Correction required: No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children. 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.
(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: SENECA, NEWTON County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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