Child Care Licensing
Become a Licensed Child Care Provider!
(Serving Chase, Coffey, Lyon, Morris, and Wabaunsee Counties)
Benefits of becoming licensed:
- Work from home
- Set your own rates and hours
- Be your own boss
- Stay home with your children
- Follow your passion for working with kids!
- Grants available based on your location!
The first step in getting started is orientation, call Jamie Roberts at (620) 342-4864 ext. 5
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has to be licensed?
What are the costs of licensure?
Orientation: $15
License: $85-87
County Inspection Fee: $50-70
Online Training: $20
First Aid/CPR Training: $45-75
Fingerprint Background Checks: $48 per person for processing, plus the cost of having them taken, typically $10-20
Other costs may include child safety devices, cots/mats, bedding, books, toys, etc.
What are the minimum requirements for getting licensed?
Where can I find the regulations?
Am I required to have insurance on my daycare?
There is not a regulation requiring specific insurance for your daycare. You are required to have full coverage on any vehicles used for transporting daycare children.
How long does it take to get a license?
The process can take up to 90 days to get a temporary permit allowing you to open your daycare.
Compliant Form
All information provided is confidential. Providing your name and contact is optional, but recommended in case additional information is needed. Please note: we do not get involved in the financial matters of daycares.