For Child Care Providers
Everything You Need to Succeed
Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow your program, CCAKS has resources to help. From coaching and training to business tools and quality recognition, most services are available statewide and are free or low cost. Already working with us? Log in to your Provider Portal to access your personalized tools, applications, and resources.tewide.
Have questions? Talk to a real person.
Support from Quality Improvement Coaches
Coaching and Consulting
Every licensed child care provider in Kansas has access to a Quality Improvement Coach — a local CCAKS staff member who provides coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to help you improve and sustain your program.
Your coach can help you with quality improvement planning, connecting to resources and funding, navigating licensing questions, and joining a Learning Community with other providers in your area.
Training & Education
Professional Development
CCAKS professional development opportunities are now available through Cape — a career and professional empowerment portal built for Kansas's early childhood workforce.
On Cape, you can browse and register for trainings, track your professional development hours, and access courses that count toward your licensing requirements.
Courses are available in-person, online, and as live virtual sessions so you can learn on a schedule that works for you.
Need help navigating Cape? Call us.
Quality Recognition
Links to Quality
Links to Quality (L2Q) is Kansas's Quality Recognition and Improvement System, a free program available to all licensed child care providers in the state. L2Q recognizes programs that are continuously working to improve the quality of care they provide.
When you participate, you receive personalized coaching and support, and your program earns recognition that families can see. It's free to join and open to every licensed provider in Kansas.
Tools to Help You Run Your Program
Running a child care program means wearing a lot of hats. CCAKS offers practical tools and resources to help you manage the business side of your child care program.
Child Care Management Software
Free child care management software is available to all KDHE-licensed providers through CCAKS partnerships. These tools help you manage billing, enrollment, scheduling, family communications, and reporting. Contact your Quality Improvement Coach to learn more and get set up.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Resources
With just a few clicks, you'll have access to policies, forms, templates, regulations, handbooks, guidance, discounts and more - customized for Kansas Early Childhood Professionals, to save time, reduce costs, and improve quality.
Funding & Grants
Navigating funding for your child care program can be overwhelming. We've pulled together the programs and resources available to Kansas providers and our team can help you figure out what fits your situation.
Support in Your Area
Every provider in Kansas has access to a Quality Improvement Coach, a local expert who can connect you with the right resources, answer your questions, and help you figure out what's available in your area.
The best way to get connected is to reach out and let us point you in the right direction. Give us a call or request a callback by filling out this form.
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New to Child Care?
Thinking About Becoming a Child Care Provider?
Kansas needs more child care providers. If you're considering opening a program, we can help you understand the licensing process, connect you with local support, and walk you through your first steps at no cost to you.
Looking for something you don't see here? Email us at info@ks.childcareaware.org or call us at 877-678-2548.