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Child Care Center, Preschool & Head Start
Prior to Opening A Child Care Facility
Review the following information prior to opening a child care facility:
- Regulations to Consider (PDF) - CCL 150
- Infant and Toddler Care (PDF) - CCC CCL 306
- Inquiry Regarding Licensure - CCC Mother's Day Out (PDF) - CCL 309
Questions? Email the KDHE Child Care Licensing Team or call 785-296-1270.
Application Forms
- Request for Exception (PDF) - CCL 031 | Español (PDF)
- Request for Amendment (PDF) - CCL 032 | Español (PDF)
- New Facility Application (PDF) - CCL 301
- Instructions (PDF) - CCL 301a
- Application Checklist (PDF) - CCL 301b
- Site Approval (PDF) - CCL 301c
- Renewal Application (PDF) - CCL 302
- Closure Notification (PDF) - CCL 303
Background Check Information
- Background and Registry Check (PDF) - CCL 002 | Español (PDF)
- Affiliate Roles (PDF) - CCL 002a | Español (PDF)
- Fingerprint Waiver and FBI Privacy Form (PDF) - CCL 601
Forms for Child Care Centers, Preschools, & Head Start Programs
Program Director Forms
- Notification of Program Director Change (PDF) - CCL 209
- Application for Program Director Approval (PDF) - CCL 307
- Instructions (PDF) - CCL 307a
- Program Director Qualifications (PDF) - CCL 312
Employee Forms
- Yearly Mechanical Safety Check (PDF) - CCL 005 | Español (PDF)
- Health Assessment (PDF) - CCL 009 | Español (PDF)
- Diapering of Children in Child Care (PDF) - CCL 025 | Español (PDF)
- Record of Observations (PDF) - CCL 207
- Closure Notification (PDF) - CCL 303
- Staff Training and Qualifications (PDF) - CCL 310
- Staff Qualifications Chart (PDF) - CCL 311
- Orientation Checklist (PDF) - CCL 401
Child Forms
- Authorization for Emergency Medical Care (PDF) - CCL 010 | Español (PDF)
- Short-Term Medication Authorization (PDF) - CCL 026 | Español (PDF)
- Long-Term Medication Authorization (PDF) - CCL 027 | Español (PDF)
- Critical Incident Report (PDF) and Reporting FAQs (PDF) - CCL 028a
- Child Medical Records, Immunization History, and Health Assessment (PDF) - CCL 029 and 029a | Español (PDF)
- Parental Permission, Off-Premise Tips (PDF) - CCL 034 | Español (PDF)
- Parental Permission, Off-Premise Group Trips (PDF) - CCL 035 | Español (PDF)
- Immunization Report (PDF) - CCL 305
Guidance & Resources
Fire Safety Requirements
For guidance and requirements regarding fire safety, including the Fire and Life Safety Agreement, visit the Kansas State Fire Marshal's website. Questions? Call 785-296-3401.
Immunizations
School and Child Care Immunization Information
General Guidance
- Reporting Suspected Abuse and Neglect (PDF) - CCL 006 | Español (PDF)
- Licensing of Child Care (PDF) - CCL 008
- Recommended Health Supervision (PDF) - CCL 011
- Behavior and Guidance (PDF) - CCL 012 | Español (PDF)
- Guidelines for Exclusion (PDF) - CCL 037 | Español (PDF)
- Amendment Process Flyer (PDF)
- KiDS Safe Sleep Policy (PDF) | Español (PDF)
- Safe Sleep Recommendations