Featured Health & Safety Resources
Caring for Our Children
American Academy of Pediatrics,
American Public Health Association,
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
Searchable standards of best practices for health & safety
Child Care Information Center
Wisconsin Department of Children & Families
News and quick links to support early childhood
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resources on how to control outbreaks and reliable information on how illness is spread.
Healthychildren.org
American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and safety tips for children of all ages
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Additional resources to support you in promoting the health and safety of your children
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Standards & Guidelines
Caring for Our Children
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
Searchable standards of best practices for health and safety
Child Care Licensing Rules
Wisconsin Department of Children & Families
Wisconsin Administrative Code with commentary including Caring for Our Children
National Database of Child Care Licensing
Administration for Children & Families
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Searchable Wisconsin licensing regulations and additional standards
YoungStar Connect
YoungStar
Resources to support Wisconsin programs in their journey to quality and improvement
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Health Topic Specific Resources
With the videos & links below, there may be different types of pumps/tubes/etc. These resources are to provide examples — training in how to use any specific model with any specific child should be coming from the parents or the prescribing clinicians.
Air Quality and Outdoor Activity Guidance
Environmental Protection Agency
A table that applies to children of all ages (0-18) that shows when and how to modify outdoor physical activity of children based on the Air Quality Index
Air Quality Picture Book: Why is Coco Orange?
Environmental Protection Agency
A printable, educational, picture book about air quality (intended for kids 4+ but a great fit for story time for kids of any age!).
Bottle feeding
HealthyChildren.org
Written tips for bottle feeding
How to Bottle Feed Your Baby
Nemours Kids Health
Video on bottle feeding
Child Illness Report – SBAR
Early Childhood Health Consultation
Fillable template for when children get sick within care, using SBAR framework:
Situation, Background, Assessment & Action, Request & Recommendation
Child Illness Report – Staff Checklist
Early Childhood Health Consultation
Fillable template for when children get sick within care, with an accompanying staff checklist
Diapering & Hygiene
Early Childhood Health Consultation
Easy-to-reference steps to support early childhood professionals that are new the field
EpiPen
Nationwide Children’s
Video explaining how to use an epi pen
Programming a Feeding Pump
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Video that shows how to set up, prime, and program a feeding pump
How to Connect an Extension Set to a G-Tube
AboutKidsHealth
Video explaining how to connect an extension to a G-Tube
Illness in the Classroom
Early Childhood Health Consultation
Guide in taking a temperature and considering exclusion criteria to support early childhood professionals that are new the field
Inhaler with Spacer & Mask
Nationwide Children’s
Video explaining how to use an inhaler with spacer and mask for asthma
Inhaler with Spacer & Mask
HealthyChildren.org
Video demonstrating how to use an inhaler with spacer and mask for asthma
Oral Medication Administration
HealthyChildren.org
Written tips for measuring and administering medications
Oral Medication Administration
Nationwide Children’s
Written tips for safely administering to different ages
Practicing Safety in the Classroom
Early Childhood Health Consultation
Infographic on safety to support early childhood professionals that are new the field, including sun, allergens, neglect, and nap time
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Healthychildren.org
Written material and video on how to empower children from an early age
Radon in Child Care
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Webpage outlining what is radon and the best practices for testing for it in child care settings
Sun Safety and Protection Tips
HealthyChildren.org
Written, sun protection advice for children including infants
Taking a Child’s Temperature
Nemours
Video on how to use a thermometer to take a child’s temperature
Taking a Child’s Temperature
HealthyChildren.org
Written tips when taking a child’s temperature
Teacher-Child Relationships
Early Childhood Health Consultation
Quick tips on relationship-building to support early childhood professionals that are new the field
Toy Buying Tips for Kids with Special Needs
HealthyChildren.org
Written advice for selecting toys for kids with special needs
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General Resources & Support Programs
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211 Wisconsin
Information & referral services
Child Care Information Center
Division of Early Child Care & Education
Wisconsin Department of Children & Families
News and quick links to support early childhood
Child Care Licensing Forms
Wisconsin Department of Children & Families
Child Care licensing resources including family center sample policy and group center policy checklist
Child Care Resources & Organizations
Wisconsin Department of Children & Families
External resource links including health, safety, and nutrition topics
Collaborating Partnerships
Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners
Competencies and resources including health, safety, and nutrition
Early Care & Education
Kids Forward
Blog articles on early care and education topics
Food Program
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
Program promoting healthy eating during early childhood
Physical Health
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Resources to promote children’s physical health
Resource Materials for Child Care Providers
Wisconsin Department of Children & Families
Child Care resources including health & safety materials
Resources
Wisconsin Head Start Association
Resources for Head Start programs and Wisconsin reports
Vision Children’s Program
Vision Forward Association
Vision education, therapy, and support for children 0-6 who are blind or visually impaired
WECA
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
Resources to support Wisconsin early childhood care programs
Wisconsin Resources
Child Care Aware
Local health services and resources in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Resources
Zero to Three
Articles on Wisconsin resources
Wisconsin Shares Information
Wisconsin Shares
Wisconsin Department of Children & Families
Wisconsin subsidy information
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Professional Development & Other Consulting Services
4-C
Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc.
Network of Wisconsin Child Care Resource & Referral agencies
MCH Early Childhood Systems
Maternal & Child Health Program
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Core competencies and professional development resources
Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health
Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health
Resources to promote social-emotional well-being for Wisconsin early childhood
Resource Center for Programs
Wisconsin Registry
Training solutions and professional development resources
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More About Child Care Health Consultation
Wisconsin Child Care Health Consultation Needs Assessment Report
Wisconsin Early Childhood Health Consultation
Report exploring the need for child care health consultation in Wisconsin.
Child Care Health Consultants Make Early Care and Education Programs Healthier and Safer
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
Website discussing how health consultants can be a resource for early child care & education
Resources for Child Care Health Consultants
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
Website with resources for child care health consultants in promoting best health & safety practices