Healthy Child Care Texas is a state initiative dedicated to promoting optimal health, safety, nutrition, and development for children in out-of-home child care programs while training Child Care Health Consultants and offering other means of support.
Next Training Has Been Scheduled!!
El Paso Area Training
Location: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo- Department of Tribal Empowerment; 11100 Santos Sanchez Street, El Paso, TX 79927
When: February 6-8, 2019
Itinerary
Wednesday, February 6: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday, February 7: 8:30 am - 5:00pm
Friday, February 8: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Lunch and materials included with $75 training fee
If you are interested in attending this training, please submit your application and fee to Cheryl Carey at hcct@texasaeyc.org by Friday, January 18, 2019.
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Who are Child Care Health Consultants?
A Child Care Health Consultant is a trained professional who offers consultation, training, and technical assistance to child care centers and home-based programs to support and promote the health and safety of children, families, and child care providers.
Applicants to the Child Care Health Consultant program must have a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or Health Services with experience working with children and families.
What does a Child Care Health Consultant do?
- Reviews and creates health and safety policies and procedures
- Provides training on health, safety, nutrition, mental health and medication administration
- Identifies community resources
- Helps families find a medical home
- Assists with inclusion of children with special needs
- Reviews child and staff files for current immunizations
- Conducts safety assessments of playgrounds and indoor space
What does the training require?
- Attend the 3 day in-person training
- Complete the 10 week distance learning curriculum
- Click Here for the application
Check this website for future training dates and applications.
For more information, call 512-215-8142 or email hcct@texasaeyc.org