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Kansas Child Blog
Discover stories that celebrate child care, share valuable resources, and highlight the people working to strengthen early childhood in Kansas.
For Providers
Apr 18, 2024
When Providers Need Medical Help
As childcare providers, we are great at making sure that the children we are tasked with taking care of are warm, dry, fed and are safe. Do you have a plan as the provider if you have a medical emergency?
For Providers
Jan 26, 2024
A Fresh Perspective on Child Care Business Policies
Refreshing policies for the new year can give a program an array of benefits. Creating policies for child care is essential to creating high-quality and long-standing programs, but that is only the first step.
For Communities
Jan 17, 2024
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.
For Communities
Jan 5, 2024
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 coalition develop an effective plan.
For Providers
Nov 6, 2023
A Free Playground for KS Providers – Child Care Management Software
Playground was purpose-built for child care providers to reduce tedious administrative work and free them to focus on what matters most — providing quality care for children.
For Businesses
Feb 17, 2023
How Two Kansas Counties Expanded Child Care Access
Task forces in Marion County and Anderson County took action to add more child care seats for local families.