Our last cruise was such a success that we are already gearing up for our next Quality Cruise on September 15th, 2018.   Quality Cruises takes participants on a Party Bus to visit three local, licensed child care homes.  We are seeking new facilities for this next cruise and are accepting applications.  You will receive free admission […]

Take a look at this year’s Growing With Children registration book!  You can print them for your staff, review the courses in a friendly format, and have information at your fingertips! Download pdf version now! : GWC 2018 Registration Brochure

Sorry, Sold Out!  Watch for your opportunity to purchase one next year! This is your opportunity to wear a soft, comfy fashionable shirt and support Child Start CCR&R all at the same time!  These are the same shirts you saw CCR&R staff supporting last year at Growing with Children.  We received so much great feedback […]

All Head Start/Early Head Start sites closed due to weather today.  In addition, Hard Joys training for tonight has been rescheduled to March 27th.  Stay safe and warm!

Child Start has two scholarships available: $1,500.00 Dottie Bishop Head Start Kid Scholarship $1,500.00 Head Start Kid Scholarship Information for application, eligibility, and submission: Application: Each scholarship has its own set of steps to complete. Please refer to the flyers for specifics for each scholarship.  Flyers can be found by following the link at the […]

Child Start’s 2018 Professional Membership 2018 Memberships have launched and are available to purchase on our website!  We are excited that we have been able to keep all of our wonderful benefits for this new year without needing to raise prices.  All members still have access to the following benefits: FREE Journey On the Go […]

Child Start is collecting donations of new Hats & Mittens for the more than 600 children enrolled in its Head Start program. Head Start works with young children from low-income families to provide the head start they need to succeed in school and in life. New hats and mittens are needed for ages 3 to […]

Journey on the Go Presentations are an opportunity for a Child Start CCR&R Specialist to come to your facility or home and interact with the children. Each month topics change, and Professional Members receive four free a year!

New, easier to use referral system allows you to access and edit your profile 24/7 so you can market your child care program to new families looking for child care. Personalize it with photos you choose and with custom text to make your program shine!

Bring Child Start trainings to your child care center or preschool to receive high-quality professional development for all of your staff. Many titles to choose from and all are approved by KDHE and/or Child Care Aware of Kansas.

Save Money, Save Time! The 2016 Professional Membership is up and running. Members save on Child Start and LifeSaver Learning training, receive free Field Trips and more! Ready to sign up? Membership can now be purchased online!

You may be eligible for assistance! Check here to see what programs you may qualify for including Head Start 0-5 Program, Child Care Subsidy and more!