Child Care Provider Funding
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive impact in your community? The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and Raising JoCo, a child care coalition, announce funding opportunities for individuals wanting to start a new home child care business, open a new child care center, or are an existing provider and want to increase their capacity in Johnson County, Kansas.
Thanks to a grant from Child Care Aware and funding allocation for the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners, to support child care expansion in Johnson County, funding is available for a limited time that covers the following for new and existing Johnson County child care providers. Funding is available on a first come first served basis until the allocated amount is spent. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to secure their spot and benefit from this limited opportunity.
To apply for funding or for any questions, please email Eldonna Chesnut at eldonna.chestnut@jocogov.org or Nancy Johnson at nancy.johnson@jocogov.org.
New Child Care Home Provider Benefits
- State and local initial licensure fees will be covered with grant funds.
- Fingerprint fees will be covered with grant funds.
- Raising JoCo is providing a start-up package (while supplies last) including a pack-and-play with sheets, smoke/CO2 detector, sippy cups, outlet covers and cabinet locks.
New Child Care Center Benefits
- State and local initial licensure fees will be covered with grant funds.
- Fingerprint fees will be covered with grant funds.
- Raising JoCo is providing Caring for Our Children resource books and a package of cabinet locks.