Child Care Facilities Program works with all child care providers in Johnson County.  According to Kansas Child Care Licensing Law, anyone providing care for children other than those related by blood, marriage, or adoption, must be licensed or registered with the Kansas Department of Health & Environment.

• Licensed Facilities -- Initial and annual re-evaluation visits are made on-site to all licensed child care facilities, with recommendations for licensure to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
• Registered Day Care Homes -- This type of care is limited to the care of six children at any one time, including provider's own children. No annual visits made.
• On-site visits are made to investigate complaints received at licensed and registered homes as well as centers.
• Provide health and safety information to child care providers and parents.
• Provide information to the public regarding Kansas Child Care Licensing Laws.
• Provide guidelines to the public for selecting quality child care.  Click here.
• Frequently asked questions for providers and parents - click here.
• Other resources - click here.

• Educational consultations on child development, health, playground, food, and lead safety are provided by on-site observations, telephone contact, and at the Child Care Program office.
• Educational materials and resource information on early childhood topics are available.
• Workshops are provided by the child care staff or community partners on a wide variety of topics. See calendar or call for upcoming classes. To register or ask about upcoming classes, please call (913) 477-8382. You will reach a voicemail--please leave your name, phone number, e-mail address and what class you would like to attend. Someone will contact you in one to two business days to confirm your registration and let you know the fees due for the class you wish to attend.

• To assist the public with general considerations in making a nursing home choice.
• To promote quality care through workshops, consultations, and monitoring visits.
• To inform the public regarding the complaint process.
• To monitor nursing home, Home Plus (1-5 bed homes), adult day cares and assisted living facilities in Johnson County.
• Workshops are provided by the adult care staff or community partners on a wide variety of topics. See workshop list or call (913) 477-8338 for information on classes.
  

"Buried in Treasures: Understanding Compulsive Hoarding" Workshop, Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Click here for more information.

If you have questions, complaints, or if you are concerned about your adult or child care provider, please don't hesitate to give us a call. For more information about the Adult and Child Care program, please contact:

Teri LaMetterey
Adult & Child Care Facilities Program Aide
(913) 477-8382

Stacey Stroh
Adult & Child Care Facilities Program Aide
(913) 477-8339

Dottie Davis
Adult & Child Care Facilities Program Aide
(913) 477-8068

Eldonna Chesnut
Adult and Child Care Facilities Division Director
(913) 477-8366