Every child’s success begins with someone who believed in them, invested in them, and cared enough to make a difference. At Child Care Aware of Kansas, we know that behind every thriving child is a provider, a parent, or a community that stood up to say: you matter, and your future matters too.
For more than a decade, child care providers across Kansas have told us how support, resources, and encouragement transformed their work. Cypactli Rodriguez, who runs ABC’s Bilingual Daycare, shared, “Calling Child Care Aware was one of the best decisions I made. From the first moment, I felt like family and knew I had found the right place.”
Through programs like Links to Quality, providers strengthen their businesses and deepen their commitment to children. Erica from Tiny Happy People Daycare explained, “The support—and even the monetary incentives—make this a total game changer.” Others have used the program to build stronger handbooks, improve professional practices, and even host parent gatherings to share valuable information.
When new providers face challenges, our Go Team steps in. In Pittsburg, Kansas, Sheena Kosman nearly gave up on opening her home daycare due to city barriers. But with advocacy and support from our team, leaders began to understand the urgent child care crisis. “They went above and beyond to advocate for me, to stand by me, and to ensure that a licensed and safe child care facility could open,” Sheena said.
For veteran providers, our community grants and professional development open doors to resources that ease financial strain and spark new ideas. Pamela Miller, an in-home educator for 12 years, described it best: “Being able to pour funding into my daycare has been such a blessing to me. Thank you for the relief to help me continue to do the work I love.”
Behind every success story, whether it’s a child learning their first words, a provider opening their doors, or a family finding safe, nurturing care, there is someone who cared first. At Child Care Aware of Kansas, we are proud to walk alongside providers, families, and communities as they make child care possible.
Because when we invest in those who care for our children, we invest in the future of Kansas.
Your support makes stories like these possible. Together, we can ensure every Kansas child has access to quality care—and every provider has the resources they need to succeed.
