316-682-1853 DONATE My Account CART Preparing young children for lifelong success Quality Care Program (Butler County) Currently recruiting for 2022 program year (May 2021-April 2022). If you are interested in participating this year or in future years please complete this application or by calling Mandi Waugh at 316-682-1853 APPLY HERE Goal To prepare children to enter school and be prepared to learn, we must first identify any supports they will need to succeed. This project will ensure hundreds of children in Butler County receive the ages and stages questionnaires and provide parents and caregivers with the tools they need to help children succeed based on assessment results. Supports include training, educational materials, and best practice approaches demonstrated by Early Childhood Specialists. All of the supports emphasize home to school readiness. Benefits Free professional development training (KDHE approved) On-site coaching Free Mini Learning Experiences Family engagement strategies/events Free materials and services for engagement events Eligibility Licensed Family/Group Child Care Home Providers Good Standing with KDHE Currently have DCF children enrolled and attending Working computer/internet Active email account This project was made possible by grant number  90TP0078-01-00. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families Upcoming Events Nov 30 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cultivating Compassionate Classrooms Dec 4 All day Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED/Choking, Pediatric First Aid/Safety Dec 4 9:00 am - 11:00 am Basic Child Development Including Supervision View Calendar Related Information For Providers Update your Profile Membership Get Started Child Start is a local nonprofit organization focused on early learning for lifelong success. We work with child care providers to ensure quality care for our community’s children and administer the Head Start programs. QUICK LINKS CONTACT DETAILS 1002 S Oliver Wichita, KS 67218 316-682-1853 Contact us STAY IN THE LOOP * indicates required First Name * Last Name * Email Address * © Copyright 2021 Child Start | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Website Design by Placemaking Group