Kansas
Working families in Kansas need accessible, affordable, quality child care and early learning opportunities for their children.
Currently, federal and state early learning programs reach thousands of young children and their families in Kansas. But too many working families in Kansas are missing out. As a direct result of child care issues, the Kansas economy loses millions of dollars each year in the form of lost earnings, productivity, and revenue.
There are 226k children ages 5 and under in Kansas
67% of these children have all available parents in the workforce
The typical annual cost of child care in Kansas is around $9,800
The Child Care and Development Block Grant only reaches 9% of eligible families. This federal program helps low-income parents afford child care
Kansas’ economy loses $1B annually due to child care challenges
Kansas: In The Headlines
Commentary: Women entrepreneurs and workers need Congress to help with child care
The Wichita Eagle | February 14 2024
Women repeatedly spoke about their dreams to reach their economic potential and provide for their families, but were concerned about not having the support needed to work and raise their children.
‘Families are struggling’: Kansas child care providers ask for funding increase
Hays Post | February 29 2024
Child care data in the state suggests only 46% of children in Kansas are receiving child care services, and that an additional 85,000 child care slots are needed to meet demand.
Child care can cost more than a mortgage in Kansas, but providers can barely afford to stay open
KCUR | August 29, 2023
Child care is expensive for families, yet it doesn’t bring in enough money for providers to grow or pay workers high wages. Kansas is at a crossroads.
Kansas Resources & News
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