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Nearly 700,000 children are growing up in Kansas.- The Statehouse in Topeka is focused on making our next generation a priority. Among their work this year is included providing access to quality learning programs—like Early HeadStart, PreK programs, and Parents as Teachers.
- The Statehouse in Topeka is focused on making our next generation a priority. Among their work this year is included providing access to affordable child care through the Child Care Assistance Program
- The Statehouse in Topeka is focused on making our next generation a priority. Among their work this year includes addressing Childhood Obesity
Partners
Meet Some of Our Smart Start Partners
Partnering Agencies for Child Excellence (PACE)
PACE serves families in Reno County who are expecting a baby or families with children up to five years of age. PACE creates a seamless system of inclusive services to help infants and young children and their families in Reno County to thrive.
Reno County Health Department
2090 West 2nd Street
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-694-2900
Parents As Teachers (PAT)
PAT provides parents with child development knowledge.
PAT provides parents with child development knowledge.
Kansas Children's Service League/Healthy Families
To protect and promote the well-being of children. For help and more information log on to www.kcsl.org or visit their Hutchinson office at 400 West 2nd, Suite D.
To protect and promote the well-being of children. For help and more information log on to www.kcsl.org or visit their Hutchinson office at 400 West 2nd, Suite D.
Child Care Links
Please direct your inquiries for Child Care Supplements to:
Child Care Links
21 West 2nd Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-669-0291
Pre-school Tuition Supplements
Letters have been sent to child care centers who have a need for Preschool Tuition Supplements for children who attend their child care center. To receive a supplement packet contact the Smart Start office or Reno/Rice Counties.
Letters have been sent to child care centers who have a need for Preschool Tuition Supplements for children who attend their child care center. To receive a supplement packet contact the Smart Start office or Reno/Rice Counties.
Child Care Centers and Family Home Providers Mini-Grants
Mini-grants are available each year. Contact the Smart Start of Reno/Rice Counties office in Hutchinson
Early Childhood Associate Apprenticeship Program (ECAAP)
Provides child care workers with quantifiable skills and portable, industry-recognized credentials that meet the Kansas early childhood and education industry needs and requirements. For contact information contact the Hutchinson Smart Start of Reno/Rice counties office.
T.E.A.C.H.
Designed to help child care providers attain an A.A. degree
Designed to help child care providers attain an A.A. degree
Click here for more information: www.kaccrra.org
WAGE$
Designed to help support the wages of child care providers
Designed to help support the wages of child care providers
Click here for more information: www.kaccrra.org
For more information and partnering agencies contact Dr. Marilyn Graham, Director of the Smart Start of Reno/Rice Counties office, 400 West 2nd, Suite A, Hutchinson, KS.
620-669-5047, rcss1@sbcglobal.net