Data Counts!  Why is updating your child care data information with your local Child Care Resource and Referral important? 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. It’s an efficient and informative way for parents to begin their child care search. In fact, over 13,000 families connect with us each year when they are looking for child care.

To keep the information about child care current, Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agencies complete quarterly phone calls to child care programs. Some of the important information the CCR&Rs update when conducting phone calls includes the number of child care openings available, how many children are currently enrolled, the current cost of care for each age group of children and if the child care program offers care during non-traditional hours (evening, weekend, overnight). The information collected also helps to paint a picture for partners on how funding and support for early childhood programs can positively impact the future for Kansas children.

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Comprehensive, informative reports are created to spotlight challenges experienced by hardworking child care professionals. Recent reports include the 2020 Child Care Supply Demand Report and the release of the Point-in-Time county data sheets on the Child Care Aware of Kansas website. These reports would not be possible without child care professionals taking time to update their program information with Child Care Aware of Kansas regularly. So, the next time the phone rings and it’s your local CCR&R, take a few minutes and update your information. It benefits all of us!