Kansas mulls new regualtions to guide childcare providers, expand access

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Kansas might quickly have new laws guiding childcare suppliers to develop entry.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Division of Well being and Setting have introduced proposed modifications to childcare laws within the Sunflower State that may develop care choices. She mentioned the instructed change would enable licensed dwelling suppliers to extend the variety of kids they take care of if circumstances are met.

Gov. Kelly famous that the transfer would align Kansas with the nationwide common child-to-provider ratio.

“We’re working to make it potential for each Kansas household to search out an reasonably priced choice for youngster care,” Kelly mentioned. “That’s why we’ve proposed this transformation and at the moment are wanting to listen to from Kansas dad and mom and caregivers about one of the best path ahead.”

Kelly indicated that the proposed regulation will undergo the required public remark interval. She mentioned the transfer is the results of enter from dad and mom, childcare suppliers, youngster security specialists and enterprise leaders.

“Our work is to have interaction all stakeholders and people impacted by youngster care to make sure all voices are heard,” mentioned KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek. “This is a crucial step in the direction of bettering and sustaining secure, steady and nurturing childcare amenities all through the state.”

The Governor mentioned Kansans have been inspired to supply enter on the proposed amendments to interrupt down boundaries to childcare entry and provides flexibility to suppliers whereas additionally sustaining secure and high quality care for kids.

Kelly famous that the KDHE will host a public listening to at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, on the Curtis State Workplace Constructing, 1000 SW Jackson Ave., Suite 530, in Topeka.

For extra details about childcare licensing and upcoming regulation modifications in Kansas, click on HERE.

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