Kansas Office of Early Childhood

Strengthening Kansas's early childhood system. Ensuring every child is equipped with the foundations for success.

[Kansas Office of Early Childhood @KansasOEC]

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new website! 🎉

Learn more about KOEC’s mission and explore resources for early childhood providers, families, and communities—all in one place and easier to access than ever before.

Join us at https://t.co/GnoC0z3xGW

[Kansas Office of Early Childhood @KansasOEC]

Today Director Christi Smith has an op-ed in @KCStar on why Kansas families have had to make too many stops to access early childhood care and resources—and how KOEC changes that starting today.

Read it here: https://t.co/nSgFMp1GLj

[Kansas Office of Early Childhood @KansasOEC]

It's official!

The ribbon has been cut, and KOEC is ready to get to work. Grateful to everyone who came today to celebrate this exciting new chapter for Kansas.

#EarlyChildhood #Kansas #StrongKidsStrongKansas

[Kansas Office of Early Childhood @KansasOEC]

Today is the day. The Kansas Office of Early Childhood is officially open 🎉

Watch Director Christi Smith's message on what this means for Kansas:

#EarlyChildhood #Kansas #StrongKidsStrongKansas

[Kansas Office of Early Childhood @KansasOEC]

It’s an exciting week! 🎉Tomorrow, the Kansas Office of Early Childhood opens—one place for families & providers to connect with early childhood support. #EarlyChildhood #Kansas #StrongKidsStrongKansas

[Kansas Office of Early Childhood @KansasOEC]

Today is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! Join us in thanking the incredible early childhood educators who work each day to support our youngest Kansans. Our communities and state are stronger because of you!

[Kansas Office of Early Childhood @KansasOEC]

Thank you to our partners in the Kansas Legislature and Governor Kelly for enacting critical policy to support the expansion of accessible, high-quality child care!

https://t.co/G4twN7POur

[Governor Laura Kelly @GovLauraKelly]

I’ve proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kansas. This month serves as a reminder to support efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect and to continue to support Kansas families so they can thrive.

[Governor Laura Kelly @GovLauraKelly]

In just under four months, the new @KansasOEC will open its doors and be open for business, streamlining access to high-quality early childhood care and education—helping families and early childhood professionals easily get the resources and support they need.

[Kansas Office of Early Childhood @KansasOEC]

We are excited to formally open our doors later this summer and get to work on building the most comprehensive, robust early childhood system in the nation! Stay tuned for important updates and news as we continue to make progress.