In response to a critical shortage of 84,000 child care slots in the state, Child Care Aware of Kansas announced a new partnership with Healthy Blue Kansas to expand start-up stipends and health and safety grants for child care providers entering the profession. The $40,000 award will ensure that new childcare professionals are able to purchase basic supplies needed to start their business and cover any costs associated with meeting health and safety requirements.
These services encompass a comprehensive range of assistance, including provider recruitment, support throughout the process of becoming licensed, information on available funding opportunities, and valuable networking resources. By bolstering these start-up services, childcare providers will be better equipped to establish and operate their facilities, ensuring that the highest standards of health, safety, and wellness are upheld from the very beginning.
