Welcome to the Child Care Aware of Kansas Shared Service Network Hub webpage. If you are a licensed child care provider in one of the blue counties on the map, you’ve come to the right place!
Not in a blue county? Find your hub here!
For more information about the services offered through the Child Care Aware of Kansas Network Hub, email sharedservices@ks.childcareaware.org.
The lending library, located at Child Start, has resource kits available to Licensed Early Educators in Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Sedgwick & Sumner counties. These kits offer educational material to support early educators’ in reaching developmental milestones, early literacy and to enhance their programs without the extra cost associated with providing high quality care. Also available are professional resource & children’s books for check-out along with lamination services. For information, please contact Christina Brown Hackler at cbrownhackler@childstart.org
CCAKS Network Hub has partnered with the Great Bend Public Library to offer resource kits available to Licensed Early Educators in Great Bend and the surrounding counties. These kits offer educational material to support early educators’ in reaching developmental milestones, early literacy and to enhance their programs without the extra cost associated with providing high quality care. For information, please contact Brenda Holopirek at brenda.holopirek@ks.childcareaware.org.
CCAKS Network Hub has partnered with the Jordaan Memorial Library to offer resource kits available to Licensed Early Educators in Pawnee, Rush, Stafford and surrounding counties. These kits offer educational material to support early educators’ in reaching developmental milestones, early literacy and to enhance their programs without the extra cost associated with providing high quality care. For information, please contact Brenda Holopirek at brenda.holopirek@ks.childcareaware.org.
CCAKS Network Hub has partnered with the McPherson Public Library to offer resource kits available to Licensed Early Educators in McPherson and the surrounding counties. These kits offer educational material to support early educators’ in reaching developmental milestones, early literacy and to enhance their programs without the extra cost associated with providing high quality care. For information, please contact Brenda Holopirek at brenda.holopirek@ks.childcareaware.org.
CCAKS Network Hub has partnered with the Pratt Public Library to offer resource kits available to Licensed Early Educators in Pratt and the surrounding counties. These kits offer educational material to support early educators’ in reaching developmental milestones, early literacy and to enhance their programs without the extra cost associated with providing high quality care. For information, please contact Donnya Swayden at donnya.swayden@ks.childcareaware.org.
CCAKS Network Hub has partnered with the SWKLS to offer resource kits available to Licensed Early Educators in Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Greely, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Lane, Kearny, Meade, Morton, Ness, Scott, Stanton, Stevens, Seward, Wichita These kits offer educational material to support early educators’ in reaching developmental milestones, early literacy and to enhance their programs without the extra cost associated with providing high quality care. For information, please contact Donnya Swayden at donnya.swayden@ks.childcareaware.org.
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Child Care Management Software: Zero Cost to You
The foundation of most Shared Service Networks is child care management software, which can help providers communicate with families and staff; set up reminders; handle scheduling and calendars; manage billing, reporting, and enrollment; and much more. The software also helps providers determine where additional support is needed, such as janitorial, maintenance, or administrative services.
We have partnered with the companies below to offer this software to KDHE licensed providers at no cost.
Learn more about these partners from the links below, or contact a Regional Community Consultant.
Customized Early Education has trained early childhood professionals with a range of education and qualifications, ready to seamlessly integrate into your program. support@customizedearlyeducation.com
To reduce the financial drain on potential subs to become certified, funding is available to pay for costs associated with becoming a sub.
Human Resource Service available for licensed child care centers and group homes employing 5 or more staff.
Child Care Aware of Kansas is excited that along with providing tele-health and tele-therapy services through AllyHealth at no charge for a 12-month period, you can now select from a wide range of additional benefits! CCAKS will provide a stipend of $25/month for a 12-month period, which can be applied to any of the additional benefits. Any cost over this amount will be invoiced directly to you. This opportunity is available for family child care providers/employees or employees of child care centers.
Available Benefits & Pricing Information
Review the comprehensive list of benefits and costs:
Understanding Benefits Video
Learn about the comprehensive benefits package available to you, including coverage options and their advantages.
If you have any questions regarding the benefits, contact Optima at info@optimabenefitsgroup.com or 585-506-4000. If you have questions regarding completing the application, contact CCAKS at sharedservices@ks.childcareaware.org.
If you are interested in working with a Tax Educator through the Child Care Aware of Kansas Network Hub, complete this document in its entirety and email to sharedservices@ks.childcareaware.org. Incomplete applications will be returned to applicant.
Farm to Plate is a program that connects child care providers with local farmers or encourages garden building to bring fresh, nutritious food directly to their facilities. By participating, providers can enhance children’s meals with farm-fresh ingredients while supporting the local agricultural community.
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