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Kansas workforce study: child-care workers report low pay, high turnover despite strong commitment to children
Summary
A statewide study presented to the Senate Early Learning Caucus found child-care providers are passionate about their work but face low pay, food insecurity and persistent turnover; providers called for grants, collaboration and more respect.
Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (CASEDO) presented findings from a statewide comprehensive workforce study to the Senate Early Learning Caucus, reporting that child-care professionals in Kansas are highly committed to children but face low pay and high turnover.
The study, described by Stephanie Parks of CASEDO, surveyed providers across all 105 counties and held 39 focus groups. "Early childhood care and education professionals are incredibly passionate about young children and families in Kansas," Parks said. The research examined both current and former providers and focused on direct-care professionals in centers and family home child care.
The study sample…
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