Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. Here are some information and resources for Cowley County residents to help find a better option for each family’s unique needs.

Child Care/Preschool Facilities in Cowley County

Finding Child Care

	Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kansas Department of Health and Environment licensing and facility compliance search.
	Child Care Aware of Kansas A comprehensive list of child care providers in your area. Registration required but confidential.
	Head Start 0-5 Program Click to see if you are eligible for the program.
	Kansas Head Start Association Location Search Locate a Head Start program near you.

Resources

	Child Care Aware of Kansas Referral Center Child Care Aware of Kansas helps families how to determine the best child care setting for their child and provide resources. Phone: 855-750-3343 info@ks.childcareaware.org
	Child Start You will be able to access many helpful resources available through your local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency. Phone: 316-682-1853 tjohnson@childstart.org
	Child Care Providers Coalition of Kansas, Inc. CCPC is the statewide organization for family child care providers and offers training, technical assistance, and advocacy for family child care providers. ccpcofks@gmail.com
	Kansas Department of Children and Families Agency’s mission it to protect children, promote healthy families and encourage personal responsibility. Phone: 1-888-369-4777

Financial Resources

Child Start
Financial Aid

Kansas Department of Children and Families
Child Care Subsidy
List of the assistance program