All Home Day Cares in Prairie Village must obtain a City license.

• License fee is $40.

Now Live:

We have transitioned to an online, cloud-based licensing system called OpenGov. All home day care businesses must apply and pay for a Prairie Village Home Day Care License here.

A few things to note:

• You must first create an account with OpenGov and then apply.
• Once you've applied you will get an automatic email confirmation.
• Staff will then review your application to verify it has been completed, the Fire Department will verify your annual fire inspection has passed, and you will receive an additional email requesting payment. This will be done through the OpenGov system.
• Applications are considered incomplete until payment is made. Applications and payment must be completed before your license expiration date.

Common Questions

Q: Do I need a business license to operate a Family Day Care Home?
A: Yes.  The applicant for a family day care license shall submit the following information to the City Clerk:

• a completed license application, including a signed affidavit certifying that he/she understands the City performance standards with respect to the operation of a family day care home, and
• floor plan for the facility, for new applicants only.
• a copy of a current State License or certificate.

Fire inspections must be conducted annually and should be scheduled with the Fire Department Administrative Office at 913-432-1105.

Q: How much does a day care license cost?
A: $40.00

Q: What is a Family Day Care Home?
A: Section 19.34.015 [PDF] of the City Zoning Code defines a Family Day Care Home as an acceptable accessory use only if such day care home complies with the State of Kansas requirements for family day homes (KSA 65-517).

In addition, not more than six children less than 16 years of age may be cared for in a licensed family day care home.

Not more than three of the children cared for in a family day care home can be less than eighteen months of age.

Q: Do I include my own children when determining how many children will be provided care?
A: Yes, if such children are cared for in the family day care home.

Q: May I hire employees to help run my family day care home?
A: No employees or other type of assistance will be allowed, except a non-family member may serve as the substitute care provider solely for the purpose of providing a back-up in the event of temporary and/or emergency absence of the child care provider in compliance with state regulations that require a substitute care provider.

Q: Who do I call with questions or problems?
A: Information on licensing requirements is available from the City Clerk's Office or by calling 913-381-6464 or sending an e-mail to license@pvkansas.com.

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