For Parents & Families

If you have
contacted us for
child care referrals, CLICK HERE
to complete our
follow-up survey.

Finding the perfect environment — where your child's development and growth is nurtured — is a challenge. We have helped parents like you locate quality child care for more than 20 years. We work with you to give you the tools to make informed decisions when selecting child care.

Before you begin your search, we recommend that you read the additional information provided in the links below to gain the knowledge you need to make the best child care choice for your family.

To get started with your child care search, call 1-877-678-2548 for help from a knowledgeable Referral Specialist or click here for the online referral search option. To learn more about child care, choose an option below:

There is no fee for you to use our online search feature, nor to call a Referral Specialist. This is a secure site and any personal information you enter into the online referral form is held confidential.

Follow up

You may receive a follow up call or email from one of our staff to ensure you received the results you expected.

You may also receive an email from Child Care Aware® of Kansas giving you information about a free online parent information resource, called Kansas Action and Information Center and Kansas Parent Central Newsletter.

KQRIS Star Rating System for Kansas Child Care Programs

When searching for child care, be sure to look for and ask if there are programs that have a KQRIS Rating in your area. Offered in these counties: Butler, Douglas, Saline, Sedgwick, Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte.

KQRIS Star Rating Snapshot for Families