Keeping a Smoke-Free Environment
October 26, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby
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
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
Our consultants provide coaching, consulting, technical assistance, mentoring, and
read moreHow Stretch Your Child Care Program Budget
September 2, 2022 | By Susan Pearson
If you wish to strengthen your cashflow in a more permanent ongoing way, consider using these
read moreBecome a CACFP Provider
September 2, 2022 | By Jill Ladd
Did you know that children in child care receive an average 40% of their daily calories while in the child care
read moreStrengthen Your Food Program
August 31, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 moreStarting a Child Care Business
July 13, 2022 | By Beth Dibben
If you’re looking to start a child care business, you now have access to Child Care Health Consultants to guide you through the sometimes overwhelming
read moreAn Innovative Grant/Loan Hybrid to Attract New Providers
July 8, 2022 | By Kelly Gourley
Because the costs and complexities of opening a child care center are so burdensome, the community decided to incentivize people to start up new in-home facilities.
read moreBehind the Scenes of the CCHC Network
June 23, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
Behind the Scenes of the CCHC Network with Two Kansas Providers Providers at a large child care center and a small group home, both with decades of experience, explain what they gained from the Child Care Health Consultation service. Kim Vanderfohe, director of Butterfly Funhouse
read moreRecruiting and Retaining Culturally Responsive Staff in Early Childhood Education Settings
June 15, 2022 | By Bridget Banks
To ensure that all children in ECE programs are receiving the best possible start in life, it’s imperative to recruit and retain staff who are culturally responsive and willing to engage diverse
read moreSafe Sleep and SIDS
May 26, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
Article by Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network An article about new research on SIDS that has been gaining traction in the Safe Sleep Community. This research may lead to greater ability to screen risk of SIDS, but that is only a small portion of sleep-related deaths. The recent
read moreQuality Training for New Child Care Providers
May 16, 2022 | By Linda Logan
Research has linked child care quality and young children’s developmental outcomes with the training of providers and educators.
read moreSupporting Social-Emotional Development
March 18, 2022 | By Erica Figueroa
Babies, toddlers, and children rely on nurturing relationships with adults to assist them in learning how to control or respond appropriately to their
read moreHeading Off Temper Tantrums
February 22, 2022 | By Callie Hoffman
Infants and young children cannot regulate their emotions on their own, and they need loving adults in their lives to help them regulate and practice these skills.
read moreFree Social-Emotional Developmental Screening Available
February 1, 2022 | By Jordan Christian
By participating in a social-emotional screening, providers of all kinds can evaluate a child’s development, address any potential concerns, and connect families to services and supports in their
read moreWelcoming the Community into Your Child Care Program
January 14, 2022 | By Jillian Hoefer
One of the most obvious ways to engage families is to involve them in day-to-day operations. You also want to make sure they have the opportunity to voice their concerns or
read moreExtending Child Care Experiences to the Home
December 22, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
Discussing child care experiences at home strengthens kids’ brain connections. Their social and emotional development is enhanced when parents and caregivers expand on kids’ experiences by asking questions, using a variety of words, and naming feelings and emotions. Parents
read moreWhat’s Your Connection
December 22, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
By Rachelle Soden, Training Manager, Kansas Children’s Service League. Originally published in the Spring 2021 Issue of Kansas Child Magazine. Connections matter in early childhood. Early care and education professionals — including child care providers, preschool teachers, and
read moreHow to Pay Yourself First – Money Management for Family Child Care Providers
December 2, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
By Tom Copeland, Trainer, Author and Advocate for Family Child Care Originally published in the Spring 2021 issue of Kansas Child Magazine. Most family child care providers know they should be saving more money for their retirement. At the end of the month, though, there is usually
read moreTaking Care of Business: Tips for Family Child Care
November 4, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
By Tom Copeland, Trainer, Author and Advocate for Family Child Care Originally published in the Spring 2021 Issue of Kansas Child Magazine Family child care providers start their businesses because they love children and want to care for them. But many providers quit because they can’t
read morePress Release: Program Administration Support
October 19, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Child Care Aware of Kansas, in partnership with the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) and Links to Quality, launched Program Administration Support to provide one-on-one assistance to licensed child care providers as they strengthen their
read moreWhen Little People are Overwhelmed by Big Emotions
October 11, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
By Kim Lawson, Preschool teacher, Bennington Grade School Orginally published in the Fall 2020 Issue of Kansas Child magazine Children are not born with the skills to self-regulate. We instinctively help babies soothe by rocking, bouncing, back rubs, and singing. As children grow into
read moreAssessing Your Child Care Environment
October 4, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas
By Susan Owens, Early Care and Education Specialist, The Family Conservancy Originally published in the Summer 2021 Issue of Kansas Child magazine Environment plays a crucial role in supporting child development. But how can you tell if the changes you make to the child care environment
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