Title: Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Child Care Licensing and Registration Definitions and Requirements
Headings: Licensing and Regulation for Child Care
Facilities

Licensing and Regulation for Child Care
Facilities
Definitions and Requirements
Licensed Day Care Home
Group Day Care Home
Child Care Centers
Preschools
Further Information
Day Care Referral Agency
Licensing for home-based day care IS NOT required as follows:

Content: The license identifies the address of the child care facility. The licensee must be 18 years of age, have an understanding of children, complete certified first aid and CPR as well as child care related training. A KBI criminal history and child abuse and neglect background check is processed on all persons living, working
or volunteering in the licensed day care home. State Licensing fee $87.00. Local fees may also apply. The licensed group day care home is inspected to check compliance with regulations to protect the health, safety and well-being of the children in care at least once every 12 months. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment contracts with local county health departments or private contractors to conduct on-site inspections. The licensed group day care home must be approved for fire safety. Child Care Centers
A child care facility in which care and educational activities are provided for 13 or more children two weeks to 16 years of age for more than three hours and less than 24 hours per day including day time, evening, and night-time care, or which provides before and after school care for school-age children. Click here to view chart on child care centers staff to child ratios.