Healthy Child Care Missouri

Child Care Health Consultation

Healthy Child Care Missouri is a collaborative project between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Local Health Agencies throughout Missouri to provide child care health consultation services to child care providers. It is supported in part by a special child care grant from the U.S. Department for Health and Human Services, Child Care Bureau, and Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

Of the 114 counties in Missouri, 110 including Texas County are currently covered by this child care health consultation program.

Why does the program exist?

• To provide Child Care Health Consultation for Child Care Providers statewide.
• To promote safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate environments for all children in child care.
• To assist families and child care providers in accessing needed health and social service programs.
• To decrease risk of injury, disease and abuse for our children.

Who can receive Child Care Nurse Consultation Program Services?

• Child Care Providers
• Families
• Children

What services are provided?

• Consultation - On-site health and safety consultation.
• Training for child care providers.
• Education and consultation for family members of children in child care.
• Health Promotion presentations for children in child care settings.

Topics may include:
	Communicable Disease	Immunization	Sanitation
	Children with Special Needs	Dental Health	Handwashing
	Emergency Preparedness	First Aid/CPR	Nutrition
	Injury Prevention and Safety	Head Lice	and many others

What does it cost?

There is no cost to providers or parents for these services. Local Health agencies provide Child Care Health Consultation services through a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bueau of Child Care.

For more information:

Contact the Texas County Heath Department.

If you have further questions about the availability of a Health Consultant in your area, contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Child Care at P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 or by calling (573) 751-2450.