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Author: Bridget Banks

Bridget Banks

Child Care Health Equity Consultant, Child Care Aware of Kansas

Bridget has worked with the Child Care Health Consultant Network on behalf of Child Care Aware of Kansas since October of 2020. She is proud to support providers across the entire state of Kansas. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washburn University of Topeka, Kansas and has worked in Early Childhood Education for several years prior to my position here at Child Care Aware of Kansas.

For Providers

Why Equity is Key to Quality in Early Childhood Education

by Bridget Banks November 20, 2023 0

Many people, including educators, are becoming more aware of the impact of implicit bias in early childhood. These biases limit children’s opportunities to re... Read more.

For Communities, For Families, For Providers, The State of Child Care

Black History is American History

by Bridget Banks February 16, 2023 0

Black History Month provides an opportunity, if done right, for children to learn about the pivotal role that Black people have played in U.S. history.... Read more.

For Communities, For Providers, The State of Child Care

To Celebrate Juneteenth, Let’s Work to End Inequity in Kansas

by Bridget Banks June 19, 2022 0

Juneteenth (short for June Nineteenth), which commemorates the end of slavery in this country, is considered one of the longest-running African American holiday... Read more.

For Communities, For Providers, The State of Child Care

Recruiting and Retaining Culturally Responsive Staff in Early Childhood Education Settings

by Bridget Banks June 15, 2022 0

To ensure that all children in ECE programs are receiving the best possible start in life, it’s imperative to recruit and retain staff who are culturally resp... Read more.

For Families

Find the Right Early Childhood Education Program

by Bridget Banks May 17, 2022 0

There are so many options to consider and questions to ponder as you look for the right program and the right provider for your family. Here are some key points... Read more.

Author: Bridget Banks

Bridget Banks

Child Care Health Equity Consultant, Child Care Aware of Kansas

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