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Our state can’t experience economic growth unless we have someone caring for our children — and unless our children’s care prepares them to be thriving

This problem affects tens of thousands of Kansans — and limits their ability to participate in the workforce. In many cases, a parent chooses to exit the workforce to care for their

Recognizing the major need in the community and among Creekstone’s workforce, the company is opening an on-site child care center — adding another 116 spots to the county’s licensed child care capacity.

All Kansas businesses can apply to receive a state income tax credit for providing child care for employees or helping employees pay for other child

How a Community Council on Child Care Can Help Families Succeed As parents and providers know well, each school year presents new challenges for child care programs. Providers are often forced to make difficult decisions about how to operate their business, care for the children

Across the state, Kansas communities are cobbling together a patchwork of public and private solutions to expand the supply of child care.

Any parent of a young child will tell you child care is one of their single biggest considerations when it comes to accepting a job or staying with a

By Dr. Bradford Wiles, Associate Professor/Extension Specialist, Kansas State University Originally published in the Spring 2021 Issue of Kansas Child Magazine. The argument for access to quality, affordable child care has historically been: “It’s for the children!” This is a moral