Child Care Licensing for Saline, McPherson and Ottawa counties

06/18/2026

📣 Attention Family Child Care providers!

If you serve or plan to serve infants and toddlers, this one is for you.

Through the Safe Starts for Little Hearts program, you can apply to receive health and safety equipment for your program at no cost to you! Highchairs, Pack and Plays, potty seats, step stools, and more, delivered straight to your door by an Infant-Toddler Specialist.

⏰ The application deadline is June 21, 2026, and supplies are limited, so don't wait!

Apply here: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3vZ3Gr5EI3IWi34

05/13/2026

Big shoutout to Saline County Health Department for doing something really special for our childcare providers! 💛

This Saturday from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM at 125 W. Elm, the health department has generously provided FREE drinks for all licensed childcare providers as a thank-you for all you do! ✨

And the best part? This event is open to the public too!

Come out, support, and come see us! We’d love to serve you! 🥤💫

And we’re not done yet! We’ll also be bringing this same event to Minneapolis for Ottawa County childcare providers on May 30th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM! 💛

05/08/2026

🚀 Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! 🚀

Child care professionals truly help children reach for the stars every day through learning, kindness, encouragement, and care. Thank you for the long days, the endless patience, and the love you give to the children and families you serve.

We appreciate everything you do to help young minds grow! 🌟

Happy Provider Appreciation Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the incredible child care providers who make a difference every single day.

💬 Families—help us say THANK YOU!

Drop a comment below, share this message or tag a provider who has made an impact in your life.

Let’s fill this space with appreciation! 💛

05/04/2026

🗣️ Calling All In-Home Providers in Saline & Ellsworth Counties!

We see the incredible care, patience, and dedication you bring to shaping young minds every single day—and we want to celebrate YOU! 💛

In honor of Provider Appreciation Week, we’re offering a small token of our gratitude.

If you’re an In-Home Provider in Saline or Ellsworth County, stop by the SAUW office to pick up your card for a FREE Loaded Tea from Evolve Nutrition. (Show a picture of your valid childcare license to get your Evolve Card!)

📅 Valid: May 4–May 9th, 2026
🕘 Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
⏸️ Closed for lunch: 12–1 PM
📍 Location: 328 N Ohio
📞 785-827-1312

Questions? Special Accommodations?
Reach out to [email protected]

We appreciate everything you do—thank you for making a difference! 🌟

(If you are a Childcare Center employee, talk to your director to retrieve your card!)

A special gift from the Salina Family YMCA Salina Kansas is available for the first 20 recipients! 👀🎟️🎉

05/01/2026

🚀 Let’s celebrate the child care professionals who are truly out of this world!🌟🚀

Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is May 8th! Their dedication, patience, and hard work shines brighter than the stars, and we truly appreciate all that they do.

Check out our space-themed celebration ideas for simple ways families can show appreciation all week long!

04/21/2026

Provider Appreciation Week is coming up, and this year we are celebrating with a space themed week to recognize our amazing providers for the ⭐ STARS ⭐ they are!

Check out our daily 🌌 cosmic 🌌 ideas and optional ways you can show your provider appreciation and thanks throughout the week.

We encourage you to help spread the word and join us in celebrating the dedication, care, and hard work of our providers who make a 🌎 world 🌎 of difference every day.

04/17/2026

📣 EVENT UPDATE 📣

04/17/2026

✨ We had such a wonderful time at our Week of the Young Child “Artsy Thursday” event! 🎨💛

It was so much fun seeing all the kids and families come together. We loved watching the creativity, imagination, and exploration happening all around! We had an amazing turnout and are so grateful to everyone who came out and to all of our incredible volunteers who made it possible.

This is what Artsy Thursday is all about — encouraging children and families to spend quality time together, learning through art and play.

Thank you again, and we can’t wait to do it all over again next year! 🎉

04/17/2026

NAEYC’s 2026 Week of the Young Child® wraps up today with Family Friday!💛

Families are a child’s first and most important teachers. Whether it’s reading a book, telling stories, or pointing out words, colors, and shapes in everyday life—small moments create big learning opportunities! 📚🎨🛑

For child care professionals, Family Friday is all about family engagement. Strong partnerships between families and caregivers help children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Together, we can build positive connections that support every child’s growth and development.

PIECE partners have organized a fun, FREE family carnival. Join us for an evening of laughter, connection, and family fun as we wrap up this incredible week together. Let’s celebrate the power of family and community!

04/16/2026

🎨✨ It’s Artsy Thursday! ✨🎨

Tonight, as part of our NAEYC 2026 Week of the Young Child® celebration, we’re hosting a special event at the Saline County Health Department!

Come explore fun art & sensory activities, grab a goodie bag, and let your creativity shine!