Atchison Child Care Associates

The Atchison Child Care Center staff extends a cordial welcome to you. We are pleased that you have chosen us to care for your children. We need and want your involvement. Your interest and cooperations will play an important park in making our program run smoothly. Your suggestions are welcomed. We have converted Franklin Elementary School, 1326 Kansas Ave, into a childcare facility and a preschool.

To provide a licensed, high quality, educational and affordable child care program. To provide children (birth-12 years) a safe, nurturing and secure environment in which each child can develop to his or her full potential.

The Atchison Child Care Association operates a licensed comprehensive Child Care Program, Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., with facilities for 179 (2 weeks to 12 years of age) children under the requirements of the Department of DCF, Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health.

SICK-DAY POLICY You are required to notify the Child Care Center office if your child is ill (913-367-6441). Parents whose fees are paid by DCF should notify the office of the reason for any absence. A child must be fever free without medication for a 24-hour period before returning.

ILLNESS When a child becomes ill at the Center, the Executive Director, Program Director, Administrative Assistant or Head Teacher will notify the parent or guardian.If the parent/guardian cannot be reached we will then call the person listed in your family history form. The child is isolated from the other children, preferably, in the office.

Well-balanced meals are another important feature of the Atchison Child Care Center services. Breakfast for Kindergarten and School Age children begins at 7:20 am. Children must be here no later than 7:40 am if they are planning to eat breakfast, otherwise, children must eat at home. Breakfast for Toddler, Nursery, Early Preschool/Fab 4 and Preschool begins at 8:00 am.

The parent may or may not be notified by the Director if reported. The staff at the center has received training in this area. Parents, please give explanations concerning bruises and cuts on the child. This will be helpful. Please know we are here to help you with any problems you may have. Employees are to be aware of the instances in which matter of confidence and loyalty are to be respected.