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The Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC) Program is an initiative reaching child care providers and children enrolled in day care.  The CCHC Program provides health, safety and nutrition information through consultation, training and health promotion activities.  The CCHC Program uses professional nurses to coordinate and deliver these services; utilizing Local Public Health Agency nurses and other subject matter experts (e.g., Communicable Disease, Immunizations, WIC, and Environmental staff), the program offers one of the largest trainer networks in the state.

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What services are offered by the CCHC Program?

 

~Training Clock hours:  Child care facility staff can earn clock hours by attending approved trainings to assist them in meeting annual licensing requirements (12 clock hours per calendar year).  Training is provided at no cost to the facility staff.  Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend trainings offered to child care providers.

 

~Consultations:  The CCHC Program offers specialized and technical consultations to providers to furnish guidance on health and safety issues that affect the child care environment.

 

~Health Promotions:  The CCHC Program provides health and safety education to children enrolled in child care.  At the child care center, children participate in fun activities that teach them about safety and living healthy lifestyles.

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