Happy Kids Badge
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 […]
Accepting applications for our next Quality Project!
Earn financial stipends, free training, and increase the quality of your family child care home with the 2019-2020 CCQI Project!
Accepting Applications for Quality Cruise Show Homes
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 […]
You are invited!!
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 […]
Get Your Camp GWC Shirt
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
Scholarships for Camp GWC & Trainings
Are you wanting to attend Camp GWC but it is over your budget? Is the cost of training getting difficult to manage? KCCTO has scholarships available for professional development and they are approved to use on Camp GWC and all of our trainings! For Camp GWC, those that receive the scholarships can get reimbursed or […]
New – Apply for Head Start & Early Head Start online!
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!
Polar Express Literacy Event
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 […]
Call for Presenters for Camp GWC
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, […]
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 […]