

Emergency Planning for Children with Special Health Care Needs: 5 Tips for Providers
Nearly 1 out of every 5 children in the United States has a special health care need.
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With articles by leaders and experts in the field — as well as our experienced staff — the blog offers the latest research, innovative ideas, and proven solutions related to early care and education in Kansas.
Plus, we’ve got practical tips for parents and providers about how to offer young children the best possible start in life.
Nearly 1 out of every 5 children in the United States has a special health care need.
Supporting a heart-healthy lifestyle early in life will help lower a child’s cardiovascular risk for disease as they age and reinforce continued healthy behaviors later in life.
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.
An engaged community group created a tax credit toolkit for Kansas employers.
As we move into a new year, communities all over Kansas are working to implement local solutions to the child care crisis.
As a family child care provider, it’s important for you to become familiar with all the IRS requirements for filing your taxes.
This time of year, many of us reflect on the previous year and set resolutions or goals for the upcoming year! Regardless of your feelings about New Year’s resolutions, it’s a great idea to set professional goals for yourself and your child care business in 2024!
Throughout Kansas, numerous communities are seeking increased child care options. Often, these enhancements require collaborative community efforts to tackle local obstacles that hinder the availability of child care slots.
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.
With all the great reasons to incorporate seasonal foods into your program’s menu, it’s easy to see that seasonal recipes are good for your children’s mind and appetite!
Many people, including educators, are becoming more aware of the impact of implicit bias in early childhood. These biases limit children’s opportunities to reach their full potential, and their learning is negatively impacted. Without addressing these biases, high-quality early childhood education isn’t possible.
Your gift is a powerful investment in ensuring Kansas has access to high-quality child care for generations to come.
There’s a lot of great things to celebrate during this time of year! When planning your holiday parties, do you think about the kids with food allergies in your program?
Child care administrators and teachers have to juggle a lot on a daily basis. Not only are they teaching young minds, but they’re also managing family communications, billing and enrollment, and everything in between. It can be challenging for families to find a program that does it all well.
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.
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