Keeping Food Fun, Healthy, and Safe for Child Care Programs
August 24, 2023 | By Erica Goldsby
The dining table in your child care program is an opportunity for so many positive interactions from practicing social cues through conversation, to trying new foods, to children learning responsibility with a job like setting the
read moreIs Your Child Care Program Breastfeeding Friendly?
August 3, 2023 | By Jessica Strawn
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition maintains a list of child care providers across our state who have been designated as breastfeeding friendly.
read moreGet Creative Outside: Ideas for Summer Fun with Kids
July 31, 2023 | By Rachel Jury
Put on some sunscreen, make sure everyone has enough water, and enjoy these activities for summer fun with
read moreTips for Cooking with Children + 3 Kid-Friendly Recipes
July 27, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
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
read moreSuperhero Skills for Summer
July 24, 2023 | By Vladimir Sainte
Summer is a season for practicing and developing resilience and problem-solving skills in a low-stress and supportive environment.
read moreTaking Baby Steps to Expand Care for Infants and Toddlers
July 19, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
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’ incomes closer to what might be considered a “livable”
read moreBeat Summer Boredom with Physical Activity
July 10, 2023 | By Natalie Updyke
Making physical activity fun ensures that your kids will enjoy the benefits of being active throughout their
read moreFree Resources at Your Fingertips
July 6, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
You can rely on ECE Resources Kansas to keep a lot of important information saved for you in one
read moreHelping New Providers Set Up Their Businesses
July 6, 2023 | By Jessica Soto-Botello
The Child Care Health Consultant Start-Up program is dedicated to welcoming new providers to the child care
read moreWhy Parents Love Child Care Management Systems
June 20, 2023 | By Kali Steelsmith
We are so grateful that our program uses a child care management system, and we recommend it to all early care and education professionals. It makes the transition between home and child care much
read moreOne Provider’s Experience with Child Care Management Software
June 19, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
Julie Schwarz, owner of Thunderhawk Daycare in Grinnell, Kansas, shares her opinion on the KidKare software and how her program has benefitted from
read more6 Easy Steps for Gardening in Early Childhood Education
June 16, 2023 | By Jessica Strawn
Add a little bit of homegrown flavor to your child care program’s kitchen
read moreA Simple Formula for Child Care Business Success
May 31, 2023 | By Louise Stoney
The Iron Triangle of Early Care and Education Finance is a simple formula to help busy child care providers stay on track.
read moreLearning Communities for Child Care Providers
May 17, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
A learning community is a peer support network of early childhood professionals who meet on a regular basis to work toward shared goals.
read moreShared Business Services for Providers Save Time and Money
May 12, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
Shared Service Networks offer child care providers the opportunity to strengthen their business practices while focusing on what is the most important — the children.
read moreAllergy and Asthma Awareness
May 2, 2023 | By Erica Goldsby
It is important you know the health history and conditions of the children in your child care program so you can help keep them safe and appropriately meet their
read moreHow to Combat Stress in Your Program
April 13, 2023 | By Jessica Strawn
It can be challenging to know what you can do to best support yourself, your staff, and your children during hard
read moreThe Importance of Sleep for Health
March 8, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
The Importance of Sleep March 17, 2023 is not just a day to wear green! It’s also a nationally recognized day to acknowledge the many health benefits of sleep. How Does Sleep Impact Children? Sleep is a critical component of health for children. The amount of sleep a child
read morePreparing for Severe Weather and Tornado Season
March 2, 2023 | By Rachel Fisher
There are some simple steps you can take to prepare yourself, your family, and the children you care
read moreBlack History is American History
February 16, 2023 | By Bridget Banks
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.
read moreProviding Quality Child Care in Kansas
February 9, 2023 | By Kim McGinn
Quality child care prepares children ready to flourish in school and in everyday life. Research has proven that high-quality child care leads to tremendous school
read moreHow Program Administration Makes Providers’ Jobs Easier
February 7, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
Program Administration Support is designed to help improve the quality of your business practices.
read moreThe Benefits of Toothbrushing in Early Childhood Education
February 7, 2023 | By Erica Goldsby
Kids with cavities miss school and have missed opportunities. Pain and infection from untreated cavities can lead to problems with eating, speaking, and
read moreHow to Become a Child Care Provider
February 3, 2023 | By Lisa Johnson
Our child care health consultants are ready to help you tackle your child care start-up
read moreHow Family Child Care Providers Can Become Advocates
January 24, 2023 | By Angie Carnes
Advocacy is not one-size-fits all. You can use your talents and your experience to make a
read moreTax Benefits for Families and Child Care Providers
January 18, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
Find a listing of key tax breaks and credits that families and/or child care providers may be able to take advantage
read moreNational Healthy Weight Week
January 3, 2023 | By Mary Daniels
Maintaining a healthy weight has positive effects on all of our body systems and sets an excellent example for those around
read moreHow to Support Children with Birth Defects
January 3, 2023 | By Erica Goldsby
Child care providers have a unique opportunity to play a critical role in preventing and early identification of birth defects.
read moreHow 2Gen Approaches Support Family Well-Being
December 5, 2022 | By Anne Mosle
We are witnessing a sea change in early childhood, with providers and systems leaders embracing more holistic approaches to improving the health, learning, and well-being of our youngest children and their
read moreFight Illness Spread During This Flu Season
December 1, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby
Disease mitigation strategies are some of the most important things providers can do to help keep illness at
read moreEmpower and Support Families by Earning Their Trust
November 22, 2022 | By Carla Whiteside-Hicks
There is a growing body of research indicating that — when families are actively engaged in their child’s learning — children experience positive, lifelong
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