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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

It can be challenging to know what you can do to best support yourself, your staff, and your children during hard

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

There are some simple steps you can take to prepare yourself, your family, and the children you care

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.

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

Program Administration Support is designed to help improve the quality of your business practices.

Kids with cavities miss school and have missed opportunities. Pain and infection from untreated cavities can lead to problems with eating, speaking, and

Our child care health consultants are ready to help you tackle your child care start-up

Advocacy is not one-size-fits all. You can use your talents and your experience to make a

Find a listing of key tax breaks and credits that families and/or child care providers may be able to take advantage

Maintaining a healthy weight has positive effects on all of our body systems and sets an excellent example for those around

Child care providers have a unique opportunity to play a critical role in preventing and early identification of birth defects.

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

Disease mitigation strategies are some of the most important things providers can do to help keep illness at

There is a growing body of research indicating that — when families are actively engaged in their child’s learning — children experience positive, lifelong

The 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.

Kansas 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

It can be hard to know exactly when to exclude a child for illness, especially when it comes to runny noses and

Since Head Start’s inception in 1965, the program has taken a holistic approach to working with the nation’s youngest children and their families.

With 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.

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the

You 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.

Sleeping 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.

Our consultants provide coaching, consulting, technical assistance, mentoring, and

If you wish to strengthen your cashflow in a more permanent ongoing way, consider using these

Did you know that children in child care receive an average 40% of their daily calories while in the child care

There’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

Mealtime creates plenty of wonderful opportunities to provide children with education and social-emotional development.

Providers serve millions of meals to Kansas kids each year through programs like the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), universal school lunch and breakfast, and summer

Toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are major influences on a child’s overall development — affecting school readiness, student success, physical and mental health, and other