Taking Baby Steps to Expand Care for Infants and Toddlers
Baby Steps is an innovative pilot that seeks not only to offset the revenue lost by caring for infants and toddlers, but also to bring family child care providers’... Read more.
New Executive Director Named at Child Care Aware of Kansas
Christi Smith has been named as the new executive director of Child Care Aware of Kansas (CCAKS).
Board President Kari Mailloux made the announcement following... Read more.
Why Updating Your Provider Profile is Important
The information we gather is used to inform parents about child care programs that have openings for their child(ren), based on the parent’s needs.... Read more.
Community Solutions for the Child Care Crisis in 2024
As we move into a new year, communities all over Kansas are working to implement local solutions to the child care crisis.... Read more.
Joining Forces to Tackle Local Child Care Obstacles
Throughout Kansas, numerous communities are seeking increased child care options. Often, these enhancements require collaborative community efforts to tackle local... Read more.
A Guide to Addressing Local Child Care Needs
Creating a plan to increase child care capacity in your community involves a thoughtful and strategic approach. This step-by-step guide was created to help your... Read more.
Support Child Care Aware of Kansas: Investing in the Future of Kansas through High-Quality Child Care
Your gift is a powerful investment in ensuring Kansas has access to high-quality child care for generations to come.... Read more.
A Network of Support for Providers
Early childhood professionals need and deserve respect and support for the critically important work they do. Investing in state’s our early care and education... Read more.
Child Care Aware of Kansas and Healthy Blue Kansas Partner to Recruit New Child Care Providers
In response to a critical shortage of 84,000 child care slots in the state, Child Care Aware of Kansas announced a new partnership with Healthy Blue Kansas to expand... Read more.
Tips for Cooking with Children + 3 Kid-Friendly Recipes
Cooking with children can be both fun and exhausting! Despite the time and patience required, making snacks or meals with your kids pays off for everyone involved.... Read more.