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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.

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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

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

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

These services are designed to help children and parents develop the skills necessary to be successful in their homes, schools, and

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

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.

Daily routines with your child can be valuable opportunities for them to learn a new skill or healthy habit.

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

What could be better than riding a bicycle on a beautiful, sunny day? Besides being a whole lot of fun, biking is great exercise and reduces stress. Plus, you can do it together as a

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

If you’re interested in starting a wellness program at your child care facility, consider these tips and

Our government should prioritize health policy that gives every Kansas kid the opportunity to grow up healthy and

How a Community Council on Child Care Can Help Families Succeed As parents and providers know well, each school year presents new challenges for child care programs. Providers are often forced to make difficult decisions about how to operate their business, care for the children

General hygiene guidelines such as sanitizing, disinfecting, and excluding for signs/symptoms of illness in the Early Child Care Environment are still effective ways to prevent disease

Your position comes with great responsibility for little ones. But have you forgotten about the great responsibility you have for

Unfortunately, our everyday environments, including child care settings, may expose us to dangerous pesticides and lead, among other environmental hazards, that can impede a child’s mental or physical

Encouraging parents to keep their child’s vaccinations up to date is an important way to ensure that the children in your program remain healthy and protected against serious