Resources

We are working to build an early care and education system that works for families like you. Join us in making it possible. Here are resources that will help you stay informed and provide ways for your voice to be heard.

Kansas Action for Children (KAC)
https://www.kac.org/

All in for Kansas Kids
https://www.allinforkansaskids.org/

First Five Years Fund
https://www.ffyf.org/

Find Your Representative (Kansas Legislature)
https://www.kslegislature.org/li/

Child Care Membership Organizations

National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC)
https://nafcc.org/

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
https://www.naeyc.org/

Child Care Providers Coalition of Kansas (CCPC)
https://www.ccpcofks.com/

Child Care Friendly Activities

Stepping Stones KC
https://www.steppingstoneskc.com/

Stretch-n-Grow
https://stretchngrow.com/

Family Resources

Child Care Needs

Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Provider Portal (KDHE)
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/280/Child-Care-Licensing

Child Care Aware of Kansas
https://ks.childcareaware.org/family-support-center/

Kansas Department of Children and Families – Child Care Assistance
https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Child_Care/ChildCareSubsidy.aspx

Johnson County Health Department
https://www.jocogov.org/department/health-and-environment/child-care-licensing/choosing-child-care-johnson-county

Child Care Guide for Families
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36108/Selecting-Child-Care-A-Guide-For-Families-PDF

Early Childhood Interventions

Infant Toddler Services
https://www.itsjc.org/

Johnson County Mental Health Center

Johnson County Mental Health Center
https://www.jocogov.org/department/mental-health

Johnson County Parents As Teacher Programs

Parents as Teachers – Olathe
https://www.olatheschools.org/students-and-families/parents-as-teachers

Parents as Teachers – Blue Valley
https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/programs/early-childhood/pat

Parents as Teachers – Shawnee Mission
https://www.smsd.org/academics/early-childhood/parents-as-teachers

Parents as Teachers – DeSoto
https://ecc.desoto.k12.mo.us/our_programs/parents_as_teachers

Johnson County Head Start Programs

Olathe Head Start
https://www.olatheschools.org/academics/early-childhood/head-start

Growing Futures Early Education Center
https://www.growingfutureseec.org/

The Family Conservancy – Head Start
https://thefamilyconservancy.org/

Johnson County School Districts

DeSoto School District USD 232
https://www.desoto.k12.ks.us/

Olathe School District USD 233
https://www.olatheschools.org/

Shawnee Mission School District USD 512
https://www.smsd.org/

Blue Valley School District USD 229
https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/

Spring Hill School District USD 230
https://www.usd230.org/

Gardner-Edgerton School District USD 231
https://www.usd231.com/

Family Assistance Programs

Medical Benefits – KANCARE
https://www.kancare.ks.gov/home

Home Energy Cost Assistance
https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistance.aspx

Housing Assistance for Homelessness – HUD
https://www.hud.gov/

Military Assistance
https://www.childcareaware.org/fee-assistancerespite/military-families/

Cash Assistance – Successful Families Program – TANF
https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Cash/TANF.aspx

State Child Care Assistance/Subsidy – DCF
https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Child_Care/ChildCareSubsidy.aspx

Kansas WIC Program – Nutrition Assistance
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1000/Nutrition-WIC-Services

Family Friendly Activities

Johnson County Library
https://www.jocolibrary.org/

Olathe Public Library
https://www.olathelibrary.org/

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
https://www.opkansas.org/recreation-fun/deanna-rose-childrens-farmstead/

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
https://www.opkansas.org/recreation-fun/arboretum/

Ernie Miller Nature Center
https://jcprd.com/482/Ernie-Miller-Nature-Center

Johnson County Park & Recreation District
https://www.jcprd.com/

Overland Park Farmers Market
https://www.opkansas.org/recreation-fun/farmers-market/

Lenexa Farmers Market
https://www.lenexa.com/Events-Activities/Farmers-Market

Olathe Farmers Market
https://www.olatheks.gov/government/parks-recreation/special-events/farmers-market

Business/Economic Development Resources

Chamber of Commerce

Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
https://www.opchamber.org/

Olathe Chamber of Commerce
https://www.olathechamber.org/

De Soto Chamber of Commerce
https://www.desotochamber.org/

Leawood Chamber of Commerce
https://www.leawoodchamber.org/

Mission Chamber of Commerce
https://www.missionchamber.org/

Shawnee Chamber of Commerce
https://www.shawneechamber.org/

Lenexa Chamber of Commerce
https://www.lenexa.com/doing-business/chamber-of-commerce/

Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce
https://www.springhillchamber.com/

Kansas Department of Commerce

Kansas Department of Commerce
https://www.kansascommerce.gov/

How can businesses support employees childcare needs?

How can businesses support employees childcare needs?
https://ks.childcareaware.org/business-support-center/

Johnson County Child Care Data

Johnson County Child Care Data
https://stage.worklifesystems.com/Kansas?county=Johnson