State of Kansas Licensing Regulations
State of Kansas Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers & Homes - For Complete Licensing Regulations go to: Kansas’ Rules for Child Care Facilities
Child Care Centers
Licensing requires a minimum of one annual visit by Health Department Staff for observation
of the child care center's compliance with safety, health, nutrition, space, equipment,
teacher/child ratios, in-service training, personnel management, program plan, program
operation and parent involvement. The Health Department Staff also investigates complaints
regarding child care centers.
Child care center licensing requirements are listed as maximum teacher-child ratios in a classroom for each age group:
| Number | Ages | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 9 infants | birth-12 months & walking | 1 teacher for each 3 children |
| 10 toddlers | 12 months/ walking-2 1/2 yrs | 1 teacher for each 5 children |
| 14 toddlers | 2-3 years | 1 teacher for each 7 children |
| 20 preschoolers | 2 1/2-3 years | 1 teacher for each 10 children |
| 24 preschoolers | 3 years-kindergarten | 1 teacher for each 12 children |
35 square feet per child is considered MINIMUM space allowed in determining the number of children a room is able to serve.
Registered Family Day Care Homes
Registration requires annual completion of a safety self-evaluation form by the provider. A MAXIMUM of 6 children are allowed in care at any one time including provider's own children under 12 years. Three of six may be under 18 months. Registered family day care homes are NOT visited by the Health Department Staff unless a complaint is received.
Licensed Family Day Care Homes
Licensing requires a minimum of one annual visit by Health Department Staff for observation of the child care provider’s compliance with safety and health regulations. The Health Department also investigates complaints regarding licensed day care homes.
| Number | Ages | Restriction 1 | Restriction 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0-11 yrs | no more than 6 under kindergarten age | 1 may be under 18 months |
| 9 | 0-11 yrs |
no more than 6 under kindergarten age | 2 may be under 18 months |
| 8 | 0-11 yrs | no more than 6 under kindergarten age | 3 may be under 18 months |
| The maximum numbers include the provider’s own children under 11 years. | |||
Group Care Homes
Licensing requires a minimum of one annual visit by Health Department Staff for observation of the child care provider’s compliance with safety and health regulations. The Health Department also investigates complaints regarding licensed day care homes.
Group day care homes with one adult are licensed for a maximum of:
| Number | Ages |
|---|---|
| 12 | kindergarten to 11 |
| 10 | 3 to 11 |
| 9 | 2-1/2 to 14 |
Group day care homes with two adults are licensed for a maximum of:
| Number | Ages | Restriction 1 | Restriction 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0-11 yrs | no more than 9 under kindergarten age | 3 may be under 18 months |
| 10 | 0-11 yrs |
no more than 8 under kindergarten age | 4 may be under 18 months |
| 12 | 18 mo-11 yrs | no more than 5 18 months - 2 1/2 years | |
| The maximum numbers include the provider’s own children under 11 years. | |||
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