This program provides education and consultation services on nutrition, hygiene, health and wellness promotion, and asthma education to child care providers in Cole County at no cost.
Services Include:
- Provide staff training Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and health promotions to child care facilities.
- Assist child care families and providers with up-to-date information, consultation and resources.
- Assist providers with immunization record keeping and reporting.
- Serves as a resource for childcare providers and/or families on health issues.
What is Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC)?
Who may be eligible for CCHC services?
What are the benefits and services provided by CCHC services?
How do I apply for CCHC services?
CCHC Related Links
What is Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC)?
- Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC) is a free service to provide health and safety education to promote optimal health and safety.
Who may be eligible for CCHC services?
- All Cole county childcare providers, and the children and parents they serve.
What are the benefits and services provided by CCHC services?
- Free clock hours for providers on topics related to the health and safety of the children they care for.
- Health promotion classes that are age appropriate to children in childcare, such as proper hand washing, dental care, nutrition, and injury prevention.
- Health education to care providers and parents to ensure childhood safety and injury prevention.
How do I apply for CCHC services?
- Call 573-636-2181, ext. 3106 and the CCHC nurse will set up an appointment for a child care visit at your facility.
- The Cole County Health Department is located at 1616 Industrial Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Contact Us:
(573) 636-2181
For more information:
Early Childhood Resource:
www.Thefamilyconservancy.org
1-800-755-0838
Missouri Child Care Resource Referral network:
www.moccrrn.org
1-800-200-9017
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
http://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/
| DISCLAIMER The Cole County Health Department provides the content of this website for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Page Last Updated: June 2011 |
