Kansas City · Licensed family home
Zorn, Rachel Leigh
A family home in Kansas City, licensed for up to 10 children. The state cited something at 11 of 11 routine visits (Kansas City-area family homes: about 4 in 5). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Mid-size home. Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.
How they teach
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Who cares for your child
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What it costs
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What the state has found
Routine visits: 11 of 11 cited something
Across Kansas City-area family homes, the state cites something at about 4 in 5 routine visits (809 visits).
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- June 24, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 24, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.
Jun 2026 Reinspection visit 3 findings
Reinspection visit · June 24, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by ground covering exposed creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-400.175 · Child Care Program (1) (A) 2 · Correction due June 24, 2026
The requirements for admitting and dismissing children were not met as evidenced by the provider or assistant dismissed a child to an unapproved individual.
Required correction: Each child shall be admitted and dismissed by a caregiver as required.
Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 16, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due June 16, 2026
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by twelve children in care.
Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 16, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Screw . The item(s) was/were located in drawer.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (F) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 16, 2026
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by dog food an water bowls on kitchen floor.
Required correction: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due June 16, 2026
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by one children under age two and eleven children over age two were cared for by one caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-400.175 · Child Care Program (1) (A) 2
The requirements for admitting and dismissing children were not met as evidenced by the provider or assistant dismissed a child to an unapproved individual.
Required correction: Each child shall be admitted and dismissed by a caregiver as required.
Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 2, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due March 2, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by stack of brush in yard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due March 2, 2026
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Required correction: Facility must post information as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 2, 2026
Outdoor equipment, large climber, in backyard was not in good condition as evidenced by canopy torn.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 29, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by stack of brush in yard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (F) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due January 29, 2026
Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by the stairway was not free of obstructions in that cord to oxygen on stairs.
Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due January 29, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scent bulbs, various diaper creams, Clorox. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers and cabinets.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (F) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due January 29, 2026
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by dog food dish in kitchen.
Required correction: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Required correction: Facility must post information as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, large climber, in backyard was not in good condition as evidenced by canopy torn.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 4, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed, creating tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 4, 2025
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 4, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams, inhaler, Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located in cubbies and unlocked closet.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (F) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 4, 2025
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by dog food and water dish in kitchen.
Required correction: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children.
Apr 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due April 15, 2025
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: R.Z. 5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due January 28, 2025
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were March 14, 2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (F) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due January 9, 2025
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by food and water dishes on kitchen floor.
Required correction: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: R.Z. 5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were March 14, 2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 14, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (J) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 30, 2024
Jumping equipment, trampoline was being used.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide close supervision when children use mini-trampolines or other jumping equipment.
5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . · Correction due June 25, 2024
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: S.M.
Required correction: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (P) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due June 25, 2024
The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Sarah Miles, who was hired on 5/20/2024.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-400.115 (4) · Child Care Family and Household · Correction due July 25, 2024
Provider did not notify the department of a new household member as evidenced by Niece Alana Griesbach and assistant S.M. present during inspection.
Required correction: The provider shall promptly notify the Section for Child Care Regulation of new household members.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due June 25, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for S.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 18, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 18, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox spray, Cascade, Pine Sol, Tide detergent, Raid, and Spectricide. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinet and on low shelf.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 18, 2024
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not turned on.
Required correction: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (J) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Jumping equipment, trampoline was being used.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide close supervision when children use mini-trampolines or other jumping equipment.
5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) .
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: S.M.
Required correction: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (P) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Sarah Miles, who was hired on 5/20/2024.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-400.115 (4) · Child Care Family and Household
Provider did not notify the department of a new household member as evidenced by Niece Alana Griesbach and assistant S.M. present during inspection.
Required correction: The provider shall promptly notify the Section for Child Care Regulation of new household members.
5 CSR 25-400.175 · Child Care Program (1) (D) 1 · Correction due June 18, 2024
Infants and toddlers did not have constant care and supervision as evidenced by infants sleeping in rooms on another level, with no lights, and doors closed.
Required correction: Infants/toddlers shall receive constant care and supervision as required.
5 CSR 25-400.175 · Child Care Program (1) (E) 1 · Correction due June 18, 2024
The diapering table or other approved area did not have a waterproof surface.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for S.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 16, 2024
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 8, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due February 20, 2024
The ceilings located playroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty ceiling fan.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 B · Correction due February 26, 2024
The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C · Correction due February 26, 2024
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C · Correction due February 26, 2024
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the matress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (G) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due February 26, 2024
Medical examination report did not contain all required information as evidenced by missing statement that child is able to participate in child care..
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 10 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 29, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due January 29, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors, batteries, Gillette shaving cream. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawers.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The ceilings located playroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty ceiling fan.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (F) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due January 29, 2024
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by dog food and water dishes placed by the back door.
Required correction: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due January 29, 2024
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by missing outlet covers.
Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 B
The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the matress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (G) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report did not contain all required information as evidenced by missing statement that child is able to participate in child care..
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
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Details
- Phone
- (816) 734-1145
- Address
- 9701 N Flora Ave
- License
- 002001470, active
- Ownership
- For-profit
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov