Health and Safety Requirements
Provider Requirement Levels
Kansas Early Childhood Director's Credential A requirement for anyone who wants to be a Program Director.
- Steps to achieve: You must hold a degree or complete a specific number of college credits in administration and apply to the state.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State
- KCCTO Scholarships:
- In-Service Training Scholarship: Pays for registration costs of online or in-person training (up to $200/year).
- CDA Scholarship: Covers up to $400 for CDA training costs.
- Apply: KCCTO Financial Support
- T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Kansas: Administered by the Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children (KSAEYC). Covers tuition/books for degrees and credentials.
Opening a Childcare Facility in Kansas
- Agency: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) - Child Care Licensing.
- Contact: Local county surveyor offices (list available on KDHE site).
- Website: KDHE Child Care Licensing
- Steps: You must attend an Orientation Session with your local licensing surveyor before submitting an application.
Training we do not offer
- KDHE Licensing Orientation: This specific orientation is conducted by the local county surveyor or health department.
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
