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1. I’m having trouble finding child care and I need to go back to work. What are my options?

You can contact Child Care Aware of Kansas at 1-877-678-2548 if you need help finding licensed child care options. Additionally, the following child care arrangements do not require a license from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE):

• Children receiving care in their own home
• Children cared for by relatives
• Anyone (friend, teacher, relative) caring for 2 children for less than 20 hours per week

2. Should I close my daycare? What are you recommending for daycares?

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is currently recommending that child care operations continue operating at this time. However, local health officers may choose to make more stringent guidelines for local communities, up to and including mandatory closures. Childcare providers should be in close contact with their county health department to stay up to date with the latest guidance. Child care facilities may voluntarily choose to close for a period of time. KDHE Child Care Licensing will not issue blanket exceptions to increase capacity or eliminate other health or safety requirements. Child care facilities may not operate at alternate locations without a temporary license. Existing child care facilities must continue to operate within the terms of their license and comply with requirements.

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