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Welcome

The Child Care Provider Coalition of Kansas is a not-for-profit organization founded for and by professional family child care providers in Kansas.   We are a support group for strength and unity in representing our view point on child care issues.  CCPC includes licensed child care providers, statewide organizations, regional and local child care agencies and individuals committed to improving the quality of child care and early childhood education in Kansas.  We recognize the beauty of the diversity in family child care and realize that there are many right ways to do things.  CCPC of Kansas, Inc. supports regulatory requirements as they protect the health and safety of children.  ​Our goals are to promote the status of family child care and educate the public and private sectors on the importance of quality child care and the valuable role they play in the early care and education field.  We are also here to help individual providers deal with issues that commonly affect family child care providers and celebrate the rewards of working with children and families.  We will keep you up to date on issues including legislation, taxes, professional development and quality improvements.  Through membership, support and advocacy, CCPC continues to be on the forefront of the early childhood professional and the families they support.  Thank you for visiting our site. We look forward to serving you.  

Vision Statement

 

“Every family child care provider in Kansas has access to the highest quality professional development and resources that promotes their growth as educators and leaders.”

 

Mission Statement

 

“Provide access to high quality professional development to encourage use of the most current best practice recommendations, network to support each other as colleagues, and strong advocacy to highlight strengths and opportunities.”

 

Core Values

 

In order to create a more unified network of family child care professionals, CCPC promises to...

 

  • Support licensed child care providers

  • Celebrate the beauty of diversity in family child care

  • Promote compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Advance professionalism within the family child care field

  • Collaborate with early childhood professionals statewide

  • Advocate for the family child care provider

Strategic Priorities 

During our annual retreat CCPC board members worked together to create strategic priorites to help us reach our goals for the upcoming year.  

Profession

Goal: To Promote professionalism in family child care in Kansas

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  • One free training course upon new membership (renewal)

  • Connect with KDHE about being a part of the “welcome package” for new providers. 

  • Content on the website to outline the process toward licensure and strong operation.

 

Organizational Advancement

Goal: CCPC seen as a valuable, creditable, and visible organization

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  • Host an annual membership drive to connect with new and returning providers

  • Identify successes and needs for support including different socioeconomic, cultural, and community dynamics..

  • Collaboration with other early childhood professionals.

  • Update website and social media to reflect current family child care topics.

 

Organization Excellence

Goal: Develop leadership within the field

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  • Host a leadership training for members

  • Mentorship Program

  • Consistent and Continuous relationship with stakeholders statewide

  • Documentation, transparency, and education between board members.

 

Leadership and Innovation

Goal: To represent family child care providers by advocating for their needs and strength through positive leadership

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  • Use multi mediums to disperse validated information

  • Attend stakeholder meetings as a representative of CCPC and family child care providers

  • Willingness to adapt to unpredictable and/or changing situation

Meet Our 2025-2026 Board

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Laura Gunderson

President

Chapman KS

ccpcofks@gmail.com

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April Shuman

Vice President

Wichita KS

wanderlustatitsbest@yahoo.com

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Desiree Straight

Secretary

Kingman KS

​Desiree.streight@gmail.com​

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Stacy Hook

Tresurer

Emporia KS

sjhook71@gmail.com

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Jamie Brown

Member At Large

Lawrence KS

Brownj8988@gmail.com

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Venicia Doubrave

Member At Large

Ellsworth KS

venicia.toddletime@gmail.com

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Leslie Waggoner

Member At Large

Salina KS

Learnnplaychildcare159@gmail.com

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Mellisa Bowles

Member At Large

Manhattan KS

Happyheartsdaycare@hotmail.com

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Annel Harmon

Member At Large

Wichita KS

annellharmon@hotmail.com

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Angie Frizell

Member At Large

Paola KS

Akriz@gmail.com

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Holly Ayres

Member At Large

Salina KS

earlyexplorerschildcare524@gmail.com

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Rebecca Bruckner

Member At Large

Coldwater KS

rbruckner1979@gmail.com

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Angie Carnes

Past President

Olathe KS

angiecarnes1970@gmail.com

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Meet Our Collaborating Partners

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