Learning Communities for Child Care Providers
May 17, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of KansasA 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 KansasShared 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 GoldsbyIt 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 GableIt 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 KansasThe 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 FisherThere 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 BanksBlack 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 McGinnQuality 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 KansasProgram 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 GoldsbyKids 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 JohnsonOur 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 CarnesAdvocacy 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 KansasFind 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 DanielsMaintaining 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 GoldsbyChild 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 MosleWe 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 GoldsbyDisease 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-HicksThere is a growing body of research indicating that — when families are actively engaged in their child’s learning — children experience positive, lifelong
read moreMore People Now Qualify for Child Care Assistance
November 15, 2022 | By Nichelle AdamsThe Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) recently increased the initial eligibility income to 250% of the federal poverty level, which is much higher than many people realize.
read moreLa Liga de Servicio Infantil de Kansas
November 14, 2022 | By Pam NobleKansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) trabaja para prevenir neglijencia y abuso de la infancia, ofrecer soporte para familias, preparar los niños para la escuela, y ofrecer educacion para padres y comunidades a lo largo de el estado de
read moreRSV Prevention in Your Program
November 8, 2022 | By Erica GoldsbyIt can be hard to know exactly when to exclude a child for illness, especially when it comes to runny noses and
read moreStronger Families = Stronger Children
October 27, 2022 | By Jennifer AdhimaSince Head Start’s inception in 1965, the program has taken a holistic approach to working with the nation’s youngest children and their families.
read moreChild Care Subsidies Matter
October 26, 2022 | By Reann ParkerWith the rising costs of food and other essentials, it’s more important than ever for providers to inform families about opportunities to reduce their child care tuition.
read moreNational Epilepsy Awareness Month
October 26, 2022 | By Erica GoldsbyEpilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the
read moreKeeping a Smoke-Free Environment
October 26, 2022 | By Erica GoldsbyYou can create a policy for your program that protects children from smoke exposure and ensures that staff do not model tobacco use in front of the children.
read moreKeeping Sleep Safe
October 3, 2022 | By Erica GoldsbySleeping can be a high-risk activity, especially for children under the age of one year – even more so if careful attention is not paid to the sleeping environment.
read moreChild Care Provider Programs
September 14, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of KansasOur consultants provide coaching, consulting, technical assistance, mentoring, and
read moreHow Stretch Your Child Care Program Budget
September 2, 2022 | By Susan PearsonIf you wish to strengthen your cashflow in a more permanent ongoing way, consider using these
read moreBecome a CACFP Provider
September 2, 2022 | By Jill LaddDid you know that children in child care receive an average 40% of their daily calories while in the child care
read moreRising Momentum to Improve Quality Child Care in Kansas
August 31, 2022 | By Nancy RohrThere’s been new interest in and financial support for maintaining and increasing the number of child care programs in our state. But we can’t just increase child care slots. The ultimate goal is for all programs to provide high-quality care to
read moreStrengthen Your Food Program
August 31, 2022 | By Erica GoldsbyMealtime creates plenty of wonderful opportunities to provide children with education and social-emotional development.
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