Supported Every Step of the Way: A Provider’s Perspective
“Because of Child Care Aware of Kansas, I feel supported, valued, and empowered every day. They remind me that the work I do truly matters.”... Read more.
Child Care Aware of Kansas Honors 66 Communities as Child Care Community Champions
Child Care Aware of Kansas Honors 66 Communities as Child Care Community Champions Salina, Kansas – February 12, 2026 Child Care Aware of Kansas is proud to recognize... Read more.
How the Russell County Community Child Care Coalition Is Supporting Local Providers
The Russell County Community Child Care Coalition (RCCC) is on a mission to uplift and encourage the child care providers who serve families across the county. This... Read more.
Behind Every Child’s Success Is Someone Who Cared First
Every child’s success begins with someone who believed in them, invested in them, and cared enough to make a difference. At Child Care Aware of Kansas, we know... Read more.
Child Care Aware of Kansas Joins Cape
Care Aware of Kansas (CCAKS) is officially joining Cape, a career and professional empowerment portal tailored for Kansas’ early childhood workforce.... Read more.
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.