http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free legal forms and free legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/are-subsidies-available-to-start-a-child-care.html Yes. It varies by county but the Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund may have funds to help you get started. You can contact them at 1-877-204-5171. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/are-child-care-facilities-subject-to-inspecti.html 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. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/are-subsidies-available-to-help-pay-for-child.html Yes. The state Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services administers this program. You may contact them at 1-888-369-4777. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/are-there-different-types-of-day-care-provide.html Kansas classifies child care providers as either a: Family Day Care Home, Licensed Child Care Home, Child Care Center,or Preschool. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/do-i-have-to-undergo-a-background-check.html 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 background check. The background check will search for criminal convictions and child abuse complaints. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/do-i-need-to-have-a-license.html 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 for children who are all over 10 years of age, and facilities regulated by other state agencies. Children under 16 who are related to the care giver count towards the maximum licensed capacity. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/do-the-children-in-day-care-have-to-be-vaccin.html Yes. All children need to have all vaccination appropriate for their age. There are limited exemptions for those with medical or religous reasons. The provider must have a written copy of each child's immunization record. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/how-can-i-find-a-licensed-child-care-provider.html You may contact the Kansas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies at 1-877-678-2548 to find a licensed provider in your area. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/how-do-i-begin-the-licensing-process.html All potential child care providers must attend a mandatory orientation session prior to starting the application process. The sessions are run by your local health department, and at the orientation you will receive your application and all other materials. Contact your local health department to schedule an orientation. Once your completed application has been received the process will normally take 60 to 90 days to receive your license. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/what-fee-do-i-have-to-pay-to-become-licensed.html 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 than 13 children $35 plus $1 for each child, up to $75. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/what-is-the-definition-of-a-child-care-center.html 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 license as a Child Care Center even if you care for fewer than 13 children if the program and building meet applicable regulations. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/what-is-the-definition-of-a-group-day-care-ho.html A Group Day Care Home can have up to 12 children with two adults providing care. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/what-is-the-definition-of-a-licensed-day-care.html A Licensed Day Care Home can have up to 10 children with one adult providing care. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/what-is-the-definition-of-a-preschool.html 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 be at a preschool for a maximum of 3 hours per day. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/what-is-the-name-of-the-agency-that-regulates.html Child Care Licensing and Registraion of the Kansas Department of Health and Enviroment is responsible for regulating child care providers. Kansas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:38 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Child-Care-Information-for-Providers/Kansas/where-can-i-file-a-complaint.html To file a regulatory complaint contact your county's health department. To report child abuse call the Kansas Protection Report Center at 1-800-922-5330. 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