A Child Care Health Advocate coordinates a program's operations with external sources of health expertise such as a Child Care Health Consultant and other health professionals who provide technical assistance and education. Early education and child care staff members who want to function as the Child Care Health Advocate in their program can enroll in a 3 credit, online college course from Northampton Community College (NCC). For more information about how to register for the next NCC CCHA course, go to www.northampton.edu/ccha, call 610-332-6585 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. NCC offers the course in the fall and spring terms each year. Education for the CCHA role as a continuing education opportunity (with or without college credit) is provided as in-person or online courses in other states such as California and North Carolina. 11/2012.
Child Care Health Advocate
A Child Care Health Advocate (CCHA) is a designated staff member who makes sure that best practice in health, safety, and nutrition are integrated into program policies and procedures while carrying out the usual duties of a director, lead teacher or similar role.
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. An estimated one in four children have experienced abuse or neglect at some point in their lives. This year’s theme, “Strong and Thriving Families,” focuses on the role communities, parents, and professionals play in supporting child and family well-being and preventing child maltreatment. Learn more on the National Child Abuse Prevention Month Website.…
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Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards, 4th Ed. (CFOC4) Now Available
Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards, 4th Edition (CFOC4) is now available online at the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) http://nrckids.org/CFOC. The print version is available from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), bookstore for $64.95. These national standards represent the best evidence expertise and experience in…
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Avoid Plastics with Harmful Chemicals
Many children receive gifts made of plastic over the holidays. Children may bring these items to the early education and child care program. Caring for Our Children, 3rd edition (CFOC3) Standard 5.2.9.9: Plastic Containers and Toys says: “The facility should use infant bottles, plastic containers, and toys that do not contain Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Bisphenol A (BPA), or phthalates. When possible,…
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Prepare Now for Flu
Reduce the risk of influenza (flu) in your early care and education program this year. See the flu article and resources.
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STARS Standard L.M.2.5 Supporting Children with Special Needs
Did you know…ECELS has valuable tools to help you meet the new STARS Standard LM.2.5 Program uses Caring for Our Children to establish policies and practices regarding care plans for children with special needs, asthma, medical needs, food allergies, and medication administration. 1. Use Model Child Care Health Policies, 5th Ed. form-field version to adapt a policy for your program. …