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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?

Nearly 1 out of every 5 children in the United States has a special health care

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.

As a family child care provider, it’s important for you to become familiar with all the IRS requirements for filing your

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!

With all the great reasons to incorporate seasonal foods into your program's menu, it's easy to see that seasonal recipes are good for your children's mind and appetite!

There’s a lot of great things to celebrate during this time of year! When planning your holiday parties, do you think about the kids with food allergies in your

Child care administrators and teachers have to juggle a lot on a daily basis. Not only are they teaching young minds, but they’re also managing family communications, billing and enrollment, and everything in between. It can be challenging for families to find a program that does it all

Playground was purpose-built for child care providers to reduce tedious administrative work and free them to focus on what matters most — providing quality care for children.

Early childhood professionals need and deserve respect and support for the critically important work they do. Investing in state’s our early care and education professionals is critical to stemming the loss of child care spots and expanding access to families throughout the

The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition maintains a list of child care providers across our state who have been designated as breastfeeding friendly.

Put on some sunscreen, make sure everyone has enough water, and enjoy these activities for summer fun with

Cooking with children can be both fun and exhausting! Despite the time and patience required, making snacks or meals with your kids pays off for everyone

Summer is a season for practicing and developing resilience and problem-solving skills in a low-stress and supportive environment.

Making physical activity fun ensures that your kids will enjoy the benefits of being active throughout their

You can rely on ECE Resources Kansas to keep a lot of important information saved for you in one

The Child Care Health Consultant Start-Up program is dedicated to welcoming new providers to the child care

We are so grateful that our program uses a child care management system, and we recommend it to all early care and education professionals. It makes the transition between home and child care much

Julie Schwarz, owner of Thunderhawk Daycare in Grinnell, Kansas, shares her opinion on the KidKare software and how her program has benefitted from

Add a little bit of homegrown flavor to your child care program’s kitchen

The Iron Triangle of Early Care and Education Finance is a simple formula to help busy child care providers stay on track.

A learning community is a peer support network of early childhood professionals who meet on a regular basis to work toward shared goals.

Shared Service Networks offer child care providers the opportunity to strengthen their business practices while focusing on what is the most important — the children.

It can be challenging to know what you can do to best support yourself, your staff, and your children during hard

The Importance of Sleep March 17, 2023 is not just a day to wear green!  It’s also a nationally recognized day to acknowledge the many health benefits of sleep. How Does Sleep Impact Children? Sleep is a critical component of health for children.  The amount of sleep a child

There are some simple steps you can take to prepare yourself, your family, and the children you care

Program Administration Support is designed to help improve the quality of your business practices.

Kids with cavities miss school and have missed opportunities. Pain and infection from untreated cavities can lead to problems with eating, speaking, and

Our child care health consultants are ready to help you tackle your child care start-up

Advocacy is not one-size-fits all. You can use your talents and your experience to make a