Trailblazers… are you ready?! June’s Trailblazer Badge is on one of our most popular topics… helping kids be happy to make everyday less challenging! June 4: What’s So Positive About Positive Discipline? Teachers want children to share, care, and take responsibility for their thoughts and actions. This does not happen overnight. We cannot simply wave […]

Earn financial stipends, free training, and increase the quality of your family child care home with the 2019-2020 CCQI Project!

Quality Cruises takes participants on a Party Bus to visit three local, licensed child care facilities.  We are seeking new facilities for this next cruise and are accepting applications.  You will receive free admission to the party bus and two KDHE approved in-service hours.  Show Homes & Centers must be willing to allow around 25 […]

The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual, nationwide celebration to spotlight early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities.  This year it is celebrated April 8-12.  Each day has a theme and Tuesday, April 9 is Tasty Tuesday! Join us and other local parents, children, teachers, early education professionals as well as special […]

Don’t Miss Out! Get your very own Camp GWC shirt! This year’s style is a fun short sleeve that you can wear anytime! Pre-orders due by March 3rd. After that, limited sizes available. Learn more and order here

We are pleased to announce that you can now apply for Head Start and Early Head Start online.  The process is simple and takes only a few minutes.  To learn more about these programs click here.  To begin your application, click the button below!  

November 17, 2018 – November 17, 2018 549 South Rock Road Map and Directions | Register Description: The Polar Express Literacy Event is a magical setting around The Polar Express Story. A winter carnival awaits your delight after being treated to a delectable dinner filled with your favorite breakfast items paired with a hot chocolate […]

Our annual conference Growing With Children has a new name…  Camp GWC!  (Mark your calendars for April 6, 2019) Child Start is searching for exceptional presenters to explore best practices and cutting-edge issues that influence young children.  Topics are varied and can include curriculum usage and development, social or emotional development, healthy eating or play, […]

Earn your initial training faster than ever before! Starting in October 2018!  Now you can get all of your initial training in just two Saturdays (in addition to CPR)!  This means you can earn all of your licensing required training within 30 days!  Lunch is included for those that attend the entire KickStart Day! Cost for […]

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.

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!