Child Care Licensing
Child Care Licensing Surveyor: Felicia
The Child Care Licensing Program works with all childcare providers in Barton, Ellsworth, Pawnee, Rice, Rush, and Stafford Counties.
According to Kansas Child Care Licensing Law, anyone providing care for children other than those related by blood, marriage or adoption must be licensed with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
Licensure of in-home childcare, child care centers, pre-schools, and after school programs:
- To maintain a childcare facility license, applicants must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or the equivalent. All childcare facilities will be inspected at least once every 12 months.
- Initial and annual evaluation visits are made on-site to all licensed child care facilities with recommendations for Licensure made to KDHE.
- Homes caring for more than two children unrelated to the provider must be licensed.
Investigation of child care provider and unlicensed provider complaints. All complaints will be investigated by state and local childcare licensing staff. If a license is revoked under certain conditions, the licensee is permanently prohibited from applying for a new license or from working in another childcare facility.
Call 620-793-1902 to make an appointment for orientation. Orientation is required before an application can be submitted.
State fees and local fees are required for licensing services.
2024 Licensing Fees:
The KDHE fee for a licensed Family Child Care Home is $85.00.
For information regarding Child Care Centers, Preschools, and school-aged programs, including pricing (which may vary), don't hesitate to contact Felicia Fyler at 620-793-1902.
BCHD local fee for licensing services
- Orientation:
- $20 for homes
- $30 for centers
- Initial: (first visit and one free compliance check if needed)
- $50 for homes
- $100 for centers
- Annual: (first visit and one free compliance check if needed)
- $50 for homes
- $100 for centers
- Compliance Checks: (issued from KDHE as Standalone)
- $30 for homes
- $50 for centers
- Complaints: (substantiated only)
- $30 for homes
- $50 for centers
- Amendments:
- $50
- Fingerprinting:
- $10
More information can be found at KDHE Child Care Licensing
Any questions or concerns contact Felicia Fyler at 620-793-1902
