Healthy Child Care Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What trainings are available from HCCO?
Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Child Care
Nearly 20 percent of babies that die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) die in a family- or center-based child care program. One-third of these deaths occur in the first week of child care and half of those occur on the first day.
It is easy and cost-free to reduce the risk of SIDS. During this one- or two-hour training you will learn how to define SIDS and its risk factors, how to write a safe sleep policy and where to find educational materials related to SIDS and Back to Sleep. You will also learn strategies to help you speak with families about this sensitive topic. Discover how you can take a few simple steps to save the lives of babies.
Medication Administration
This 2.5-hour course includes all of the training components mandated by the state’s licensing regulations for the administration of oral, topical and automatic injectable medications (commonly referred to as the Epipen). Classes are taught by registered nurses. Participants who complete this course will receive a manual of the training to use as a reference tool, plus skills to be used at their center.
Asthma and Allergy Essentials for Child Care Providers
This certified three-hour course teaches child care providers how to manage children with asthma and allergies in a child care setting. This nationally known course was developed and copyrighted by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The content includes: environmental control, medications and equipment for asthma and allergy management, communication with parents and health care providers and asthma action plans.
Specific health and safety topics, based on a provider’s need.
CCHCs are available to offer customized training on common topics such as child development, hand washing, diapering, individual communicable disease topics, accommodating children with special needs and other health and safety issues.
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What is a Child Care Nutrition Consultant?
Licensed, registered dietitians are also available in some regions of the state to provide training and consultation on topics such as menu planning, food safety, classroom nutrition activities and managing food allergies and special dietary needs.
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How much do HCCO services cost?
Consultations and trainings are provided free of charge.
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Who can use the HCCO program?
Consultants are available to any child care provider in the state of Ohio (including licensed centers, certified family child care homes, and unregulated providers) and to the families they serve.
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How do I find a CCHC in my area?
Contact the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association or the HCCO program at the Ohio Department of Health to locate a CCHC in your region.
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Additional Resources:
Managing Asthma in Ohio Child Care Facilities: A Resource Guide
This free resource guide is specific to Ohio rules and policies. It includes numerous guidelines, posters and handouts in both English and Spanish.
Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards:
Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care, 2nd Edition
This guide, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Public Health Association and the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care, contains more than 700 standards and recommendations regarding best health and safety practices in child care.
Last Updated: 7/6/05
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