Child Care Provider Professional Development Series
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Child care providers will be treated to a delicious meal from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with the formal workshop beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Location
The Rose Garden Banquet Hall & Catering
2350 E 8th St.
Fees/Admission
RSVPS are requested by Friday, November 7th so we can give our headcount to the venue. You can register by calling The Chamber at (785) 628-8201, emailing us at hayscc@hayschamber.com, or by clicking the registration link.
Contact Information
Sarah Wasinger, President/CEO - The Chamber in Hays, Kansas
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Description
All area child care providers are welcome to attend the FREE Child Care Provider Quarterly Professional Development Series. Attendees will receive 1.5 hours credit towards annual recertification requirements.
Speaker: Sarah Wasinger, President/CEO of The Chamber in Hays, Kansas
Topic: Child Care Provider Business Resources
Objectives:
1. Understand the different types of business structures and which one is best for your business.
2. Identify types of insurance coverages and how they protect you and your business
3. Utilize direct support for childcare professionals offered by state and regional organizations.
4. Access local resources that assist child care professionals.
5. Learn how to market your child care business.
At the conclusion of the training, attendees will be able to interact with a variety of agencies that support child care providers with an open resource fair. Agencies in attendance include: Career and Professional Empowerment Portal (CAPE), Child Care Aware of Kansas, Cottonwood Extension District Hays, Kansas Childcare Training Opportunities (KCCTO) and the Innovation Center.
There will also be a prize drawing for attendees that evening. This is a wonderful opportunity for child care providers to connect with fellow professionals and build strong networks.
A special thank you to the Robert E. & Patricia A. Schmidt Foundation for their sponsorship of this series!
