KEY QUOTE: "To sum it up, early childhood investment is the smartest investment a community can make in its future," Gov. Kelly said. "It's also the smartest investment a community can make in its present."

Kansas to give child care workers $53M in appreciation pay

Kansas child care staff will get bonus pay under new initiative. Here's how it will work.

Child Care Staff to Receive Bonuses

Kansas earmarks $53M for child-care worker bonuses

Kansas to give child care workers $53M

Kansas Child Care providers getting up to $2500 bonus