The purpose of regulating child care facilities is to reduce the risk of predictable harm to children while in out of home settings.
Public regulation represents a basic level of protection for all children. Further, effective public regulation provides basic consumer protection.
Applications and Licensing
Individuals wishing to provide childcare in the State of Kansas must be licensed through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Learn more about the
Child Care Licensing Application.
Before applying, applicants are required to participate in an orientation provided by the Seward County Health Department's Child Care Surveyor. See online application
here.
LICENSED DAYCARE HOME
Learn more about
Regulations for Licensed Daycare Homes and Centers.