Quality Child Care
Grows the future of Kansas
Investing in Quality Care Benefits Kansas
See the positive economic impact quality care has on business and communities.
Quality Care Helps Children Thrive
Child Care Numbers in Kansas
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Investing in Quality Care Benefits Kansas
Children, families, communities, businesses … our entire state benefits when the littlest Kansans receive a great start.
Overview of Child Care
Learn more about the cost, availability and oversight of child care in Kansas.
Reports on the Well-Being of Children
Check out the latest information on how Kansas children are doing.
Resources to Help Children Thrive
Here are some valuable resources to promote positive early learning experiences for children.
Quality Care Benefits Business & Community
Discover how supporting parents and children is good for businesses and communities.
Snapshot
Child Care Numbers in Kansas
Quality care helps children thrive. See the latest numbers related to child care in Kansas.
Children’s Safety Is the Top Priority
The most important priority of licensed child care providers in Kansas is to ensure the little ones entrusted to them are safe. Many providers care for medically fragile children who need support with acute and chronic illness, trauma, or disability.
Facilities
Child care programs must meet the highest standards in health and safety to become licensed care providers in Kansas. The rigorous requirements for program providers include certification in pediatric first aid and CPR, training in child development and safe sleep, completed KBI background check and completed DCF child abuse/neglect registry check.
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