Child Care Licensing

Become a Licensed Child Care Provider!

(Serving Chase, Coffey, Lyon, Marion, Morris, Osage, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has to be licensed?

With few exceptions, anyone who provides care for children (other than those related by blood, marriage or adoption) must be licensed with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, regardless of why they provide the care or if there is advertisement of or payment for services, according to Kansas law. The law permits nanny care to be unlicensed (watching a child in their own home), relative care (up to a certain degree removed), and for someone to watching up to two children for twenty cumulative hours per week.

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?

You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED and be able to pass a fingerprint background check. We do not license apartments.

Where can I find the regulations?

Regulation Book (Click here)

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.

Complaint 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.

Your Name:

Phone Number:

Address:

Child Care Provider Name / Staff Member Name:

Child Care Facility Name:

Address of Facility (If Known):

City of Facility:

Regulatory Concern:

Description of the Concern (Please include complete names and ages if known):

14 + 13 =