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 218K 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 for an infant in Kansas is around $15,000.
The Child Care and Development Block Grant only reaches 11% of eligible families in Kansas. (This federal program helps low-income parents afford child care.)
On average, child care providers in Kansas earn just $27,200 a year; this can make it a challenge to recruit and retain this workforce, leading to supply issues.
Kansas’ economy loses $1B annually due to child care challenges
Kansas: In The Headlines
Parents, teachers concerned for potential cuts to Head Start program
KWCH | May 2, 2025
Head Start ensures that lower-income families have access to childcare and education.
Rep. Sharice Davids Leads Bipartisan Effort to Lower Child Care Costs and Expand Access
KCLY | mARCH 7, 2025
Representative Sharice Davids helped lead a bipartisan effort to make child care more affordable and accessible through a new legislative package.
Federal Bill Reintroduced to Lower Child Care Costs and Expand Access Nationwide
KCLY | July 16, 2025
U.S. Representative Sharice Davids joined congressional leaders this week in reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act, legislation aimed at making high-quality child care more affordable and accessible across the country.
Kansas Resources & News
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