The Chamber in Hays
The 4th Annual Child Care Provider Appreciation sponsored by Nex-Tech Wireless was a huge success! Over 60 child care professionals from Ellis County attended the event.
In April of 2025, the Child Care Task Force of Ellis County received a grant from Child Care Aware of Kansas in the amount of $30,000 to help purchase items for crisis bags and emergency response as well as fund professional development programs for the next year for area providers.
Stepping up to the plate to help purchase items for the crisis bags were civic organizations Kiwanis Club of Hays, Women Who Lead, the Chamber in Hays, as well as Golden Plains Credit Union.
The crisis bags included backpacks, first aid kits approved by the American Red Cross, and emergency procedure flip charts that will help them respond quickly in the event of a variety of crisis situations, diapers, activities for children, crisis drill schedules, and templates for tracking children/guardian information.
Although the event is over, there are still 30 bags available for local providers. Child care professionals in Ellis County may still pick up a bag at the Chamber in Hays office at 2700 Vine St.
The Child Care Task Force of Ellis County is facilitated by the Chamber in Hays. Its mission is providing resources for child care professionals to cultivate our next generation of community leaders and workforce.
For more information about the Child Care Task Force or the Chamber in Hays, call 785- 628-8201 or visit hayschamber.com.