A blog from Child Care Aware of Kansas
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.
We must continue educating lawmakers about the real challenges that parents in this state are facing. When we help families overcome those challenges, more kids will be fed and cared for in loving, nurturing environments.
It can be hard to know exactly when to exclude a child for illness, especially when it comes to runny noses and coughs.
The next time you find yourself wishing there was someone in your corner, remember that 1-800-CHILDREN exists for that very reason. Go ahead, give us a call.
These services are designed to help children and parents develop the skills necessary to be successful in their homes, schools, and workplaces.
The Administration for Children and Families released new data showing that child care stabilization funds provided in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) have served more than 200,000 child care providers, impacting as many as 9.5 million children.
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 world
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.
Daily routines with your child can be valuable opportunities for them to learn a new skill or healthy habit.
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Did you know that children in child care receive an average 40% of their daily calories while in the child care setting?
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 children.
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