Wages in the Child Care Workforce Remain Low Despite Gains
June 6, 2024 | By Benjamin Jacobson![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/iStock-1447406588.jpg)
Early care and education professionals have historically faced substantial obstacles when it comes to maintaining a healthy and motivated
read moreWhy Updating Your Provider Profile is Important
April 29, 2024 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CCHC_Consultation4.png)
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.
read moreGoals to Set for Your Child Care Business at the Start of the New Year
January 8, 2024 | By Jessica Gable![Child Care Management Software](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1461629187.jpg)
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!
read moreWhy Equity is Key to Quality in Early Childhood Education
November 20, 2023 | By Bridget Banks![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1499377435-scaled.jpg)
Many people, including educators, are becoming more aware of the impact of implicit bias in early childhood. These biases limit children’s opportunities to reach their full potential, and their learning is negatively impacted. Without addressing these biases, high-quality early
read moreIs Your Child Care Program Breastfeeding Friendly?
August 3, 2023 | By Jessica Gable![Child Care Program Breastfeeding](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/iStock-1514034392.jpg)
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition maintains a list of child care providers across our state who have been designated as breastfeeding friendly.
read moreGet Creative Outside: Ideas for Summer Fun with Kids
July 31, 2023 | By Rachel Jury![Get Creative Outside: Ideas for Summer Fun with Kids](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/iStock-1185021288.jpg)
Put on some sunscreen, make sure everyone has enough water, and enjoy these activities for summer fun with
read moreLearning Communities for Child Care Providers
May 17, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![Learning Communities for Child Care Providers](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-1205694653.jpg)
A learning community is a peer support network of early childhood professionals who meet on a regular basis to work toward shared goals.
read moreShared Business Services for Providers Save Time and Money
May 12, 2023 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![Shared Business Services - Successful professional teacher of nursery school looking at camera. BIPOC Provider](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-1443549395.jpg)
Shared Service Networks offer child care providers the opportunity to strengthen their business practices while focusing on what is the most important — the children.
read moreHow to Combat Stress in Your Program
April 13, 2023 | By Jessica Gable![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/iStock-1311874991.jpg)
It can be challenging to know what you can do to best support yourself, your staff, and your children during hard
read moreHow 2Gen Approaches Support Family Well-Being
December 5, 2022 | By Anne Mosle![Where 2Gen Approaches Meet Families](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2GenImage.png)
We are witnessing a sea change in early childhood, with providers and systems leaders embracing more holistic approaches to improving the health, learning, and well-being of our youngest children and their
read moreFight Illness Spread During This Flu Season
December 1, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![illness prevention in childcare. Sick child being cared for by caregiver.](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/iStock-1421128521.jpg)
Disease mitigation strategies are some of the most important things providers can do to help keep illness at
read moreEmpower and Support Families by Earning Their Trust
November 22, 2022 | By Carla Whiteside-Hicks![Support Families](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/iStock-1270069395.jpg)
There is a growing body of research indicating that — when families are actively engaged in their child’s learning — children experience positive, lifelong
read moreEn Tu Esquina: 1-800-Children
November 14, 2022 | By Stephanie Boone![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/iStock-1203194621.jpg)
La próxima ves cuando te encuentres tu mismo deseando que alguien este en tu esquina, recuerda que 1-800-CHILDREN existe por esa razón.
read moreRSV Prevention in Your Program
November 8, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![RSV Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/iStock-1356995488.jpg)
It can be hard to know exactly when to exclude a child for illness, especially when it comes to runny noses and
read moreIn Your Corner: 1-800-Children
November 3, 2022 | By Stephanie Boone![Early Childhood Interventions](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1055006798.jpg)
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
read moreChild Care Subsidies Matter
October 26, 2022 | By Reann Parker![Child Care Subsidies Matter](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/iStock-1304057739.jpg)
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.
read moreNational Epilepsy Awareness Month
October 26, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![Epilepsy Awareness Childs Hands Holding Purple Hearts](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/iStock-1303584973.jpg)
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the
read moreKeeping a Smoke-Free Environment
October 26, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![No Smoking Sign on Playground](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/iStock-1180146094.jpg)
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.
read moreKeeping Sleep Safe
October 3, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![Keeping Sleep Safe](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/iStock-1222732527.jpg)
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.
read moreChild Care Provider Programs
September 14, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/iStock-1256152635.jpg)
Our consultants provide coaching, consulting, technical assistance, mentoring, and
read moreStrengthen Your Food Program
August 31, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![Food Program](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1176304726.jpg)
Mealtime creates plenty of wonderful opportunities to provide children with education and social-emotional development.
read moreUsing Proven Early Childhood Interventions to Combat ACES
August 18, 2022 | By David Jordan![Early Childhood Interventions](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1055006798.jpg)
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
read moreRecognizing Monkeypox in Early Child Care
August 8, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![Monkeypox written newspaper](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1405980902.jpg)
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
read moreMental Health Tips for Child Care Professionals
August 2, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![Mental Health Tips for Child Care Professionals](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1308292203.jpg)
Your position comes with great responsibility for little ones. But have you forgotten about the great responsibility you have for
read moreImprove Safety in Child Care
August 2, 2022 | By Kathy Attar![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1409981215.jpg)
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
read moreVaccinations in Early Care & Education
August 1, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![Vaccinations in Early Care & Education](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1360302181.jpg)
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
read moreBack-to-School Blues
July 29, 2022 | By Ashley Sias![Back to School Blues](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iStock-1279125993.jpg)
As we head into back-to-school season, it’s time to think about preparing your program for the departure of school-aged
read moreLetting Joy In Through Playful Learning
July 22, 2022 | By Jennifer Burgardt![Letting joy in through playful learning](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-626856916.jpg)
Recent research and professional development topics for early childhood professionals revolve around the importance of playful learning within the context of building relationships as key to later academic success.
read moreChild Care and Vaccinations
July 18, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iStock-1094446614.jpg)
In June 2022, the FDA granted emergency authorization to both Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 years of age. Both the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend all eligible infants and children without contraindications get vaccinated. The COVID-19
read moreClosing the Child Care Gap
June 28, 2022 | By Kelly Davydov![Closing the Child Care Gap](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SD_HeatMap_Red.png)
Across the state, Kansas communities are cobbling together a patchwork of public and private solutions to expand the supply of child care.
read moreChild Care Supply and Demand in Kansas: What to Know and How to Be Part of the Solution
June 2, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CCAKS_SupplyDemand2021_Final-1.jpg)
Child Care Supply and Demand in Kansas: What to Know and How to Be Part of the Solution A child’s earliest experiences lay the foundation for lifelong learning, well-being, and success. Quality early care and education opportunities provide the nurturing environments and relationships
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