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Clallam County Health & Human Services |
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Partners In Child Care
Promoting Healthy Child Care |
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Services Provided at NO CHARGE:
Telephone consultation
E-mail communication
On-site visit
Staff/parent trainings
STARS trainings
To contact the Child Care Health Consultant, please call 360-417-2436. |
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What is a Child Care Health Consultant?
A Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) is a trained health professional who works with Child Care providers to promote and maintain healthy, safe, and nurturing child care environments.
Why do you need a Child Care Health Consultant?
This is a child care licensing requirement for providers serving four or more babies. |
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- written policies
- food safety
- sanitation
- play equipment
- immunization compliance
- illness & injury documentation |
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Your Child Care Health Consultant has knowledge about:
Child Care Licensing
Regulations
Child Care Resource and
Referral System
Communicable Disease
Exclusion from Care
Cultural Diversity in Child Care |
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The CCHC can assist in these areas:
Health Management Issues
Communicable Disease Prevention
Caring for Children with Non-communicable Childhood Diseases
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Dental Health
First Aid Kit
Health Care Plan Review
Health History Review
Health Policy Review & Development
Immunization Review
Infection Control Observation |
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- Diaper changing
- Food
- General Sanitation |
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- Infection Control Policy Review & Development
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) prevention
- Pest control (lice, scabies, etc)Resources
Nutrition/Feeding
Babys Feeding Cues
Basic Food Groups
Breastfeeding
Introducing Solids
Preparing, Handling, and Storing Food
Referrals |
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Growth and Development
Age Appropriate Milestones
Age Appropriate Ways to Encourage Development
Bonding and Attachment
Crying
Infant Cues
Infant States
Sleep Patterns
Language Development
Preventing Injuries
Bike Helmets
Baby Carriers, Cribs, High Chairs, and Playpens
Medicine and Toxic Substance Storage
Playground Safety
Safe and Age Appropriate Toys
Promoting Emotional Health
Communicating with Families
Expressing Feelings Safely and Effectively
Positive Discipline |
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Contact the Health Department with questions or comments about the information on this page.
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