About Us
Child Care Aware® of Kansas is the administrator of the statewide Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) network in Kansas. We strive to:
- Ensure that families have access to affordable, high-quality child care
- Lead early learning projects and support professional development events to promote knowledgeable early learning staff
- Advocate for positive changes that impact the lives of children and families
For Parents and Families:
- Our referral service makes locating quality child care programs quick and easy, available both online and by calling 1-877-678-2548
- Checklists and other print resources, seminars and personal assistance help parents make informed choices
- Find your local CCR&R
For Child Care Provider and Early Learning Staff:
Child Care Aware® of Kansas offers many opportunities and support for providers and staff including:
- Training programs across the state at all levels
- Quality Initiative Projects (including Step It Up Challenge, Early Childhood Wellness, and Strengthening Families)
- Services to Child Care Programs
- Statewide professional development calendar
- Grant opportunities and financial support for the cost of tuition, books, mileage and release time through T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® KANSAS
- Find your local CCR&R
For the Businesses & the Community:
- Data on the cost, supply, demand, and quality of child care in your community
- Assistance for employers looking to respond to the work/family needs of employees, and advocate for more and better child care resources
- Research projects conducted to gather and track data