Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Support & Training in Kentucky
At Childcare Council Of Kentucky, we have dedicated over 40 years to transforming early childhood care through comprehensive support, education, and advocacy. Founded in 1984, our organization has evolved from a local resource hub to a statewide leader, providing critical training, certification assistance, and policy advocacy that empower caregivers, educators, and families. Our expertise spans professional development programs, including state-approved CPR training, child abuse prevention, and early childhood education credentials, all delivered through flexible formats like online courses, in-person workshops, and book-based learning. As a trusted partner to over 200 employees at our peak, we combine deep industry knowledge with personalized support to address systemic challenges like childcare deserts and workforce shortages.Our commitment to quality improvement and community collaboration has resulted in measurable outcomes, including 100% success rates for licensing compliance support and 119 hours of annual personalized training per member. By maintaining TRIS-approved curricula and fostering strategic partnerships with government agencies and businesses, we ensure our services remain both compliant and impactful. This combination of experience, specialized programming, and community-focused solutions establishes us as a recognized authority in Kentucky's early childhood ecosystem.
Services
Professional Development
CPR Training
Child Care Resources
Advocacy Services
Family Support
Business Partnerships
Certification Assistance
Online Trainings
In-Person Workshops
Zoom Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in early childhood care and education
- State-approved TRIS-certified training programs with 100% compliance success
- Flexible learning formats: online, in-person, and book-based options
- Proven track record supporting 75+ annual training opportunities
- Specialized business partnership programs for workforce development
What people say
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Services
Professional Development
Our state-approved professional development courses help childcare providers meet licensing requirements and enhance their skills. With flexible online, in-person, and book-based formats, these programs cover essential topics like health safety, child abuse prevention, and early childhood education best practices. Participants gain practical knowledge that directly improves care quality while fulfilling TRIS compliance requirements.
CPR Training
Certified CPR training programs equip individuals and organizations with emergency response capabilities. Our hands-on sessions, led by experienced instructors, prepare childcare providers, educators, and businesses to handle critical situations confidently. Courses meet national certification standards and include practical scenarios relevant to home, classroom, and workplace environments across Kentucky.
Child Care Resources
We provide comprehensive resources connecting families, educators, and businesses with childcare solutions. From provider directories to policy guidance, our materials address systemic challenges like childcare deserts and workforce shortages. Members access exclusive tools including the Kentucky Family Guide and stress management resources to strengthen family-child interactions and professional practice.
Advocacy Services
Our advocacy initiatives focus on improving statewide childcare infrastructure through policy reform and community partnerships. We represent providers' interests in legislative discussions, promote family-friendly workplace policies, and collaborate with agencies to expand access to quality care. This systemic approach addresses root causes of childcare shortages while supporting individual provider needs.
Business Partnerships
We develop customized childcare solutions for employers and public agencies facing workforce challenges. Our partnership programs reduce employee turnover by improving childcare access, offer certification support for organizational teams, and create community investment opportunities. These initiatives strengthen both business operations and regional childcare capacity through collaborative investment models.
People
Guy Hawkins
President of Sales
With extensive experience in educational partnerships, Guy leads business development initiatives that connect organizations with childcare solutions. He specializes in creating workforce-focused programs that improve employee retention through childcare support.
Questions
What childcare training programs do you offer?
We provide TRIS-approved professional development including CPR certification, child abuse prevention, Commonwealth Child Care Credential courses, and both online and in-person workshops tailored to Kentucky's childcare requirements.
How can businesses partner with your organization?
We create customized childcare solutions for employers through partnership programs that improve workforce retention, including staff certification support, family-friendly policy development, and community investment initiatives.
Do you offer resources for individual parents?
Yes, we provide parenting guides, stress management resources, and the Kentucky Family Guide to help families navigate childcare challenges and support early childhood development at home.
What makes your CPR training unique?
Our certified CPR programs combine hands-on practice with real-world scenarios specifically designed for childcare providers, educators, and businesses across Kentucky's diverse communities.
How do you support childcare providers?
We offer licensing assistance, 100% compliance success support, 75+ annual training opportunities, and advocacy services that help providers maintain standards while addressing operational challenges.
