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Orientation training
Douglas County residents who want to operate a child care home need to attend a Childcare Licensing orientation class. The class is a requirement before an application to become a provider can be submitted to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Our childcare licensing specialists work with new providers to find a date and time that works for them to participate in the training. Orientation can last 1.5-2 hours; is held over zoom, Microsoft Teams, or the phone; and requires your undivided attention.
During the class, participants will learn about KDHE's regulations, including paperwork requirements and the inspection process.
Kansas law requires that homes be licensed or have a temporary permit when a provider has one or two children for more than 20 hours a week, or if they have more than two children. Licensing is not required when a family member provides care for a relative.
How do I become a licensed in-home childcare provider?
The first step is to attend an orientation training at the Health Department. The purpose of the training is to review and discuss regulations and procedures. Navigate to the right hand task bar and click the "REQUEST ORIENTATION & MAKE PAYMENT" button to start the process to becoming licensed.
Does everyone who cares for children in their home need to be licensed?
Licensure is required if you care for more than 4 children (2 of which can be infants) unrelated to you for up to 35 hours per child each week.
Are there any minimum requirements for being a licensed in-home child care provider?
The minimum requirements are:
- have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- outdoor play space at your home
- two exits on the main level of your home
What are the required trainings?
Within 30 days of submitting your application for a license, complete the Kansas Department of Health and Environment requirements for initial professional development training.
County Fees
Family Childcare Home - $100 initial fee, $75 renewal fee
State Fees are also required but must be submitted directly to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment prior to a temporary license being issued.
You must document training by having a certificate of attendance with training date.
Resources for Training
Healthy Children (SIDS): healthychildcare.org/ProfDev.html
- Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (KCCTO) Training: kccto.org
- Kansas Children's Service League (online training): elearning.kcsl.org
- KS-Train Course ID #1033033: ks.train.org
- Johnson County Health Department: 913-477-8382, jocogov.org/health/child-care
- Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office: https://www.ktsro.org.
You must document training by having a certificate of attendance with training date.
Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Training Classes
- Eudora Fire Department: Jim Kerby, 785-542-3653, eudoraksfd@cityofeudoraks.gov
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital: lmh.org.
- Children's Alliance of Kansas: 785-235-5437, childally.org
- American Red Cross: 785-843-3550, douglascountyks.redcross.org/class_reg.html
- Kansas Children's Service League: elearning.kcsl.org
- Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas: Marie Treichel, 785-865-0669, east.ks.childcareaware.org
- Douglas County Citizens Committee on Alcoholism/DCCCA: 785-841-4138, dccc.org
- Safety Trainings Solutions: safetytrainingsolutions.net
- Kansas CPR Training: https://www.kansascprtraining.com/
- License or temporary permit
- Fire Life Safety Agreement (must be updated each year)
- Emergency phone numbers
- Recorded fire and tornado drills (every month)
- Diapering and toileting procedures
Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (KCCTO)
- Sarah Holmes, 785-477-0566, sarahjholmes@ku.edu
Child Care Aware Resource and Referral
- Marie Treichel, 785-865-0669
Positive Bright Start
- 785-842-9679