CEE Substitute Network · Kansas & Missouri

Workforce support. Strengthening programs.

Never close a classroom for a staffing shortage again.

When your staff can’t make it in, a CEE Network professional can — experienced, pre-vetted, licensing-ready substitutes in your county who step into your classroom and keep your day running. Each booking is a flat $50 daily fee, and your program pays the professional their agreed-upon hourly rate directly, outside of the booking.

Already a member? Book a professional or log in to your account.

Do the math

What does one closed classroom really cost?

A closed classroom

$480/day

Lost revenue from one closed classroom — 12 children × $40 per day. And that’s before families start losing confidence in your program’s dependability.

vs.

A CEE Network substitute

$180–210/day

A flat $50 daily booking fee plus the professional’s hourly rate (about $130–160 a day), paid directly. A known daily cost — and your classroom stays open.

  • Directors pulled into classrooms
  • Administrative work stops
  • Staff burnout & resignations
  • Children displaced from their rooms
  • Licensing violations
  • Upset families told to stay home

“The cost of one classroom closure is more than twice the daily cost of a CEE substitute.”

How it works

Coverage in three steps

1

Tell us about your program

Fill out the program inquiry form. We’ll send you the CEE Substitute Network service agreement to review, sign, and return — it’s that easy.

2

Get access to your county’s subs

Your membership unlocks the full directory of available substitute professionals in your area, organized by county and ready to book.

3

Book the days you need

Choose a professional, pick your dates, and pay a flat $50 daily booking fee. You pay the professional their agreed-upon hourly rate directly, outside of the booking.

The network at work

A living map of the CEE network.

Each glowing county is part of the live CEE network across Kansas — programs and professionals working together to keep classrooms open.

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Pre-vetted & licensing-ready

Every CEE substitute arrives with the paperwork done

No scrambling for documentation when licensing comes through the door. Every professional in the network is fully cleared before they ever appear in your directory.

  • Background checks with fingerprinting (KS & MO systems)
  • Documented clearance
  • Resume & reference checks
  • High school diploma or college transcripts
  • Health survey or health assessment
  • TB skin testing
  • First Aid / CPR & skills testing
  • Initial health & safety requirements for your state
  • Annual training hours kept up to date
Membership

Simple pricing, sized to your program

One flat monthly membership gives you access to the substitute directory for your area. No surprises — just a known monthly cost.

Rural / Micro / Home

1–24 children

$150/mo

Small

25–60 children

$250/mo

Medium

61–99 children

$375/mo

Large

100+ children

$500/mo

$50 daily booking fee per booked day — flat and predictable, whoever you book.
You pay your professional directly, outside of the booking, at their agreed-upon hourly rate — based on their education and experience.
Limited-time grant funding

Act now — memberships can be fully grant-funded through September 2026.

Current grant funding can cover 100% of your monthly membership fees. Sign up today and ask about grant coverage when you inquire.

Ask about grant funding
More than a sub list

Workforce infrastructure for your whole year

  • Sick day coverage
  • Training day coverage
  • Vacation coverage
  • Parental leave coverage
  • Staff transition coverage

“The CEE Network works like staffing insurance. You may not need it every week — but when you do, it prevents costly classroom closures.”

Ready to stop scrambling for coverage?

Fill out the program inquiry form and we’ll send you the CEE Substitute Network service agreement to review, sign, and return.