ACCELERATOR GRANTS

In 2023 we received two grants: the Child Care Capacity Accelerator grant and an innovation Communities Grant. Funded by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Kansas Office of Recovery, these funds are intended to boost local childcare capabilities and were invested in eight crucial projects across Reno County.

New Child Care Opportunities in Pretty Prairie

Harnessing the Power of the Reno County Child Care Task Force Accelerator Grant Pretty Prairie is a small, tight-knit community committed...

Big Plans Ahead for Buhler USD 313

USD 313 is hard at work completing two new childcare centers, marking a significant stride in addressing the community's childcare needs.

USD 312 Haven Public Schools Expands Childcare Capacity with Accelerator Grant

Thanks to Accelerator Grant funding, USD 312 Haven Public Schools has been able to renovate two existing sites to expand their childcare...

Central Christian Preschool & Childcare: They are in the process of renovating an existing building into a childcare center. As part of this project, additional part-time staff will be hired and additional equipment will be purchased, expanding their capacity for seven more full-time children, including those with special needs.
Abundant Life Child Care & Preschool: They are in the process of expanding into unused space in their current building, along with upgrading existing resources.
Nickerson USD 309: They have plans to establish a district-wide daycare program utilizing current facilities in South Hutchinson and Nickerson. This program would provide year-round daycare services for up to 57 children ages birth through 5 years old.