Provider Resources
Child Care Aware of Kansas
- Provider Login (updating child care business vacancies)
- Set up an online provider profile
- Links to Quality
- Regional Community Consultants
- Learning Communities
- Professional Development
- Shared Services
- Child Care Go Team
- Subscribe to receive important child care updates
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
- Child Care Facility Requirements
- Child Care Licensing Laws
- Family Child Care Home Regulations Book
- Preschool and Child Care Center Regulations Book
- School Age Program Regulations Book
- Drop-In Program Regulations Book
- Day Care Referral Agency Regulations Book
- Regulation Approval Process
- Child Care Licensing Provider Portal
- How to Open a Licensed Child Care Facility
- Find My Licensing Specialist
- Facility Inspection Results
- Background Check Information
- Forms and Applications
Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities
- Courses and Training FAQs
- Courses and Training
- CDA Reource Center
- New Provider Resources
- Scholarships
- KCCTO Newsletters and Contact Information
- CAPE Login
Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc.
- Childcare Provider Fingerprint Services: Free fingerprint services at your home or business.
- Childcare Lending Library: A variety of themed activity kits are available for providers for check out at 56 NWKS local libraries including the Hays Public Library.
- Professional Development: A variety of KDHE approved trainings are available along with the NWKS Childcare Conference (held in August of each year).
- Grant Opportunities: Multi-Purpose and staff retention grants (eligibility requirements exist).
- Grant Writing Assistance: Grant writing services are available to any childcare provider/facility or community childcare project.
- Presentation Services: Presentations on a variety childcare topics are available to groups of all sizes.
- Business Services Suite: The Innovation Center provides business planning and support services through their Kansas Small Business Development Center and Business Services Consulting programs.
- All NWKS Innovation Center services are provided at no cost. Contact: Dana Jo Stanton (danajstanton@nwkeici.org)
