Professional Development Workshops

Calling all Ellis County child care professionals...

Please save the dates for our upcoming Child Care Provider Professional Develpment Workshops for 2025 and 2026!

All events are free to attend and include a complimentary meal. Providers have the opportunity to network with other professionals while receiving credit towards their annual certification requirements.

• November 13th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rose Garden Banquet Hall & Catering
  • Topic: Child Care Professional Business 101 - Running a successful child care business is more than just providing wonderful care for children.
  • Learning Objectives
    • Understand the different types of business structures and which one is best for your business
    • Identify types of insurance coverages nand how they protect you and your business
    • Learn how to utilize organizations that provide direct support for childcare professionals
    • Gain easier access to resources to assist child care professionals
    • Learn how to market your childcare business
  • Facilitator: Sarah Wasinger - President/CEO of The Chamber in Hays, Kansas and industry partners
• January 15, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (location TBD)
  • Topic: TBD
  • Learning Objectives: TBD
  • Facilitator: TBD
• April 23, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (location TBD)
  • Topic: TBD
  • Learning Objectives: TBD
  • Facilitator: TBD
• November 19, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (location TBD)
  • Topic: TBD
  • Learning Objectives: TBD
  • Facilitator: TBD