Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• Q: What Is The Name Of The Agency That Regulates Child Care In Kansas?
  A: Child Care Licensing and Registraion of the Kansas Department of Health and Enviroment is responsible for regulating child care providers.
• Q: Do I Need To Have A License?
  A: Yes. Every facility that cares for children under 16 years of age must have a license. There are limited exemptions for temporary summer camps, facilities that care … More
• Q: Are There Different Types Of Day Care Providers In Kansas? If So, What Are The Types?
  A: Kansas classifies child care providers as either a: Family Day Care Home, Licensed Child Care Home, Child Care Center,or Preschool.
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Licensed Day Care Home?
  A: A Licensed Day Care Home can have up to 10 children with one adult providing care.
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Group Day Care Home?
  A: A Group Day Care Home can have up to 12 children with two adults providing care.
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Child Care Center?
  A: A Child Care Center provides care for 13 or more children two weeks to 16 years of age, or before and after school care for school-age children. You may receive a … More
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Preschool?
  A: Preschools care for and provide learning experiences for children who are between 30 months of age and the age of eligibility to enter kindergarten. Children may only … More
• Q: What Fee Do I Have To Pay To Become Licensed?
  A: Fees are determined based on the maximum capacity that your facility is licensed for. For Child Care Centers with 12 or fewer children $15. For Child Care Centers with … More
• Q: Are Child Care Facilities Subject To Inspection?
  A: Yes. The state Department of Health and Enviroment and the State Fire Marshall may conduct a safety inspection prior to any provider receiving their license.
• Q: Do I Have To Undergo A Background Check?
  A: Yes. All licensees and potential employees and volunteers, including children over 10 years of age who reside in a Family Child Care Home, must undergo a fingerprint … More

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