KickStart Training Program
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 […]
Cancellations today!
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!
Purchase Your 2018 Membership!
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 […]
NEW! – Save Money by Registering for Training in Advance!
Save Money by Registering for Training in Advance! Beginning January 1, register and pay before the class and save the $3.00 at-the-door fee! You can pay on the phone or online. Those that walk-in without a paid reservation will be charged the $3.00 as part of their registration fee. For the past five years, we […]
Training Calendar
Our Training Calendar will help you find the training your staff needs at times that are convenient for you. Being proactive in your quality for care will help you provide the best services for the community.
Onsite Training
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.
Membership
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!
Special Events
See our special events that benefit Child Start. By supporting Child Start at these special events you are supporting your community, peers, and the children for a lifetime of success starting with early childhood education.
Online Training
Online Training Child Care Aware Training Academy™ The Child Care Aware Training Academy™ is online training designed to help you complete annual training requirements and obtain required training hours for those seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or CDA credential renewal. Online College Training The following colleges located in the Child Start CCR&R service […]
Higher Education
With higher education you’ll gain information and skills that you’ll use for the rest of your life. College enables you to: Expand your knowledge and skills. Express your thoughts clearly in speech and in writing. Grasp abstract concepts and theories. Increase your understanding of the world and your community. Child Start supports higher education! College […]