Quality Care Services, Inc.

08/10/2026

As a new school year begins, childcare centers and homes may experience shifts in classrooms, new student enrollments, and routine updates. Below are some helpful tips and reminders for compliance!

Home Provider Reminders:

Update Mealtimes
Update New Children Enrollments
Verify home ratios is within KDHE capacity
Remember to post menu
Did you complete your nutrition training (2HRS)?
School Age Exception goes into effect 2 weeks prior to school starting

Childcare Center Reminders:
Update Mealtimes
Verify classroom rosters are correct
Verify classrooms within ratio of KDHE license
Remind staff about Point of Service
Center staff complete Civil Rights
Complete annual training (2 HRS)

08/06/2026

For nearly 30 years, Christina Mintz—known affectionately as “Yaya”—has provided trusted, loving care to children and families throughout Reno County.

What began as a one-month trial became a lifelong passion. Today, Yaya is not only caring for children from infancy through their school years—she is also welcoming the children of parents she once cared for herself.

Her dependable, nurturing care helps working families thrive, and her commitment to serving families with varying schedules has made her an essential part of the Reno County child care community.

Through the Reno County Child Care Task Force and as a CACFP participant, Christina continues to grow as a provider while helping strengthen support for child care programs across the region.

As one family shared, “Yaya is superwoman. She loves all the kids so much, and it shows in everything she does.”

Thank you, Christina, for the compassion, consistency, and care you bring to every child and family you serve. You are truly deserving of recognition!

07/29/2026

Home Providers: Annual Update Packets are on the way!

Each family must complete an annual update, and QCS updates every August. Every year, several forms are returned for missing or incomplete details — let’s avoid that!

Common mistakes to double-check:
🔴 Arrival/Departure times missing
🟡 Days of care not completed or inconsistent
🟢 Meals served not marked or incomplete
🟣 Parent/guardian signature or date missing or altered

🚫 No white-out or correction tape may be used
✏️ Parents must complete the form — providers may only add their name at the top

Packets will be mailed to each Home Provider in July. Please do not give them to parents until August 1, 2026.

Let’s work together to keep your reimbursements on track!

07/28/2026

Some very exciting things happening in the home!!

07/27/2026

Healthy Children, Healthy Communities

Child Care Providers - You're Invited

Check out this amazing opportunity for Home Child Care Providers.
Here is an informational video:

Nebraska child care providers are invited to join Healthy Children, Healthy Communities! We are now enrolling rural, licensed, home-based child care providers across the state to be part of an innovative research study that explores ways to support children’s healthy growth and development. Don't ...

07/27/2026

Calling Rural Child Care Providers-

Healthy Children, Healthy Communities

Caption to be posted on Facebook groups along with flyer-

📢 Calling All Home-Based Child Care Providers in Rural Nebraska and Kansas! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

Join our Healthy Children, Healthy Communities research study today to support children's growth and development in your care.

Provider compensation and resources:

✅ Earn up to $595 in Amazon gift cards.
✅ Get 19 in-service credit hours.
✅ A toolkit with interactive activities for children.

✅ Receive resources for parents

📌 Check the flyer for details & sign up today: go.unl.edu/hchc2

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Want to learn more? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) here:
👉 FAQ: https://go.unl.edu/hchcfaq

💡 Know a home-based childcare provider? Share this opportunity with them!

07/27/2026

Rates are in!!!!

The 2026–2027 CACFP Reimbursement Rates are here!

Updates include increases across meal types for homes and centers, as well as increased administrative rates for sponsors. Rates are effective July 1, 2026.

Find Rates here: https://www.cacfp.org/rates-of-reimbursement/
Read the full breakdown on our blog: https://www.cacfp.org/2026/07/27/2026-2027-cacfp-reimbursement-rates/

07/20/2026

Ever wonder who makes up the QCS Team? Wonder no more!

We may be a tiny team, but we are definitely a mighty one — proudly supporting our community through two key programs: CACFP Sponsorship and Meals on Wheels.

Our CACFP team includes 3 dedicated employees, 2 contracted interpreters, and 1 amazing volunteer who help child care providers stay supported and compliant with USDA nutrition guidelines.
The Meals on Wheels program is powered by a long‑standing contractor of 12 years who brings reliability, heart, and consistency to every visit.

Team members pictured (left to right, back to front):
• Paloma Soto – CACFP Interpreter
• Amanda Showalter – CACFP Employee
• Heather Spence – CACFP Employee
• Brooke Wolf – CACFP Director
• Rosa Soleto‑Lara – CACFP Interpreter
• Kent Harms – Volunteer

Not pictured:
• Roxann Cool – Meals on Wheels Home Visitor/Assessor

Together, this small but mighty team ensures that child care providers and community members receive the resources, support, and dedication they deserve.
We’re proud to serve the entire state of Kansas with heart, consistency, and a whole lot of teamwork!
Check back daily to see individual posts and details!