Child Care Licensing Keeps Children Safe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nKansas is dedicated to the safety of children in care. All providers are required to undergo ample training and background checks to provide parents with a higher level of confidence in the care they are providing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To obtain a child care license, all program facilities must undergo annual surveys, licensing compliance checks, and fire safety checks. In addition, all staff – as well as anyone over the age of 16 living onsite- must pass required background checks, health exams, and TB tests. If you suspect a health or safety problem at your child\u2019s care facility, file a complaint now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nState Training Requirements for Providers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The health and safety of you and your children are vitally important. Child care professionals undergo orientation and extensive training required by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to ensure your child can grow in the best environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Training includes:
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\n- Basic child development <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Recognizing, reporting, and preventing child abuse or neglect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Handling of hazardous materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Administration of medication to children<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Building and physical premises safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Safe sleep practice and reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prevention and control of infectious diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transportation of children<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Emergency preparedness and response planning <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. An in-person skill test is required, and a copy of the current certification card must be on file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Kansas Child Care Safety Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These tables have the total cases in a year of serious injury, death, and substantiated child abuse for licensed child care centers, licensed child care homes, and DCF enrolled providers. The tables covers a two-year period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n