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You know and love the magazine—now stay informed between issues with fresh articles on the Kansas Child Blog, brought to you by 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.
Christi Smith has been named as the new executive director of Child Care Aware of Kansas (CCAKS).
Board President Kari Mailloux made the announcement following an extensive search.
The rewards of offering child care benefits to employees are undeniable for these businesses. Each of these representatives shared that child care benefits were primarily used as a recruitment tool, but they have seen further benefits for the businesses themselves in terms of retention, profit, company culture, and community impact.
Early care and education professionals have historically faced substantial obstacles when it comes to maintaining a healthy and motivated workforce.
The information we gather is used to inform parents about child care programs that have openings for their child(ren), based on the parent’s needs.
As childcare providers, we are great at making sure that the children we are tasked with taking care of are warm, dry, fed and are safe. Do you have a plan as the provider if you have a medical emergency?
Implementing mindfulness in early childhood programs and family environments can have profound effects on children’s emotional wellbeing, cognitive development, and overall resilience.
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.
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