Child care
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REFERRAL PROGRAMS
Flint Hills Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
For children with military parent only (Military parent does not need to be living with child)
2323 Anderson Avenue-Suite 250
785-532-7197 or 800-227-3578 or e-mail pketing@k-state.edu
Patty Peschel
Provides a list of licensed or registered child care providers with vacancies matching your needs.
KACCRA
Kansas Association for Child Care Resource Agency
877-678-2548
Provides a list of licensed or registered child care providers
Manhattan / Riley County Health Department
2101 Claflin Road
776-4779, ext. 240
Sandy Johnson
Lists licensed childcare providers for parents and is the office to address concerns about centers or day care homes.
Raising Riley/Smart Start Scholarships
2101 Claflin
587-2039
Brandy Springer
Stop by the Family and Child Resource Center for an application and information package.
Additional information and resources
Child care general information and opportunities
HealthWave
Low- or no-cost Kansas health insurance coverage for children. Some low-income parents may also qualify for health coverage.
Mother and Child Reunion
A parenting, education, and health resource. Includes child/family stories, tips, activities, and coupons.
National Child Care Information Center
This center's website "is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information."
Additional resources
WonderWise Parent
Online, no-cost parenting courses and programs designed to assist parents in child-rearing.
Provided by:
Charles A. Smith, Ph.D.
Professor and Extension Specialist
School of Family Studies and Human Services
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506