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How to recognize high-quality child care.
Your Child Comes First
Of course, as a parent, you're constantly putting your child first! When you're interviewing providers, consider your child's point of view. Think about what kinds of people and activities make your child comfortable and happy. Think of the questions your child might ask:
- Who's going to care for me?
- Are there plenty of toys I can reach and enjoy?
- Where will I keep my stuff?
- Is everyone having fun?
Choosing the Right Caregiver
The right caregiver will develop a positive, loving relationship with your child. This is a key indicator of quality care. The right caregiver will also relate well to you and have values and attitudes that are similar to yours. Watch the caregiver interact with the children.
Then ask these questions:
- Are the children happy and involved?
- Does the provider seem warm and friendly?
Is she or he calm and patient with the children?
- Does the provider listen to the children?
- Does the provider talk to them and encourage
them to express themselves?
- Does the caregiver have special training or
credentials?
Understanding Child Care Licensing
Registered Family Day Care Home
A providers own residence in which care is provided by the applicant for not more than six children form birth to 16 years of age with not more than three children under 18 months of age. All children under 12 years of age related to the provider are included in the total.
- The registrant must be 18 years of age, have an understanding of children and complete first aid training.
- A KBI criminal history and child abuse and neglect background check is processed on all persons living, working or volunteering in the registered family day care home.
- State Certificate Fee is $5.00. Local fees may also apply.
- The registrant must complete a safety evaluation attesting to the safety of the home in providing for the health and well-being of the children. A registered family day care home is not inspected unless KDHE receives a complaint.
Licensed Day Care Home
A child care facility in which care is provided for a maximum of ten (10) children under 16 years of age and includes children under eleven (11) years of age related to the provider. This total includes children under eleven (11) years of age related to the provider. The total number of children in care at any one time is based on the ages of the children in care.
To view a chart for licensed day care homes total number of children allowed by age click here
- The license is usually issued for the provider's own home but may be issued at a location other than the provider's home. The license identifies the address of the child care facility.
- The licensee must be 18 years of age, have an understanding of children and complete first aid and child care job related training or readings.
- A KBI criminal history and child abuse and neglect background check is processed on all persons living, working or volunteering in the licensed day care home.
- State Licensing fee $15.00. Local fees may also apply.
- The licensed day care home is inspected to check compliance with regulations to protect the health, safety and well-being of the children in care at least once every 12 months. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment contracts with local county health departments or private contractors to conduct on-site inspections.
Group Day Care Home
A child care facility in which care is provided for a maximum of twelve (12) children under 16 years of age and includes children under eleven (11) years of age related to the provider. The total number of children in care at any one time is based on the ages of the children in care.
To view a chart for Group Day Care Homes total number of children allowed by age click here
- The license is usually issued for the provider's own home but may be issued at a location other than the provider's home. The license identifies the address of the child care facility.
- The licensee must be 18 years of age, have an understanding of children and complete first aid and child care job related training or readings.
- A KBI criminal history and child abuse and neglect background check is processed on all persons living, working
or volunteering in the licensed day care home.
- State Licensing fee $15.00. Local fees may also apply.
- The licensed group day care home is inspected to check compliance with regulations to protect the health, safety and well-being of the children in care at least once every 12 months. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment contracts with local county health departments or private contractors to conduct on-site inspections.
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