Healthy Child Care

Habits for Healthy Child Care Centers

We are thick in the middle of cold and flu season, which lasts from September to April. Does your child care center have healthy habits? What Actually Makes us Sick? Since most people get sick in the winter, is it the cold weather that makes us get sick? Or is it our response to cold […]

Stop the Spread of Disease in Your Child Care Center

Stop the Spread of Disease in Your Child Care Center

Diseases spread at an accelerated rate in the childcare setting because of the nature of the environment. Toys are constantly being shared, fingers are going into mouths and children are in close contact with one another. It’s our job to supervise children as they play and teach hand washing, hygiene, and ways to minimize the […]

Teaching Wellness to Your Classroom

Although it is the adult’s responsibility to prevent the spread of diseases, it’s also our job to educate children about being responsible for their own hygiene and wellness. Childcare providers have an unique opportunity to be able to show our students day-in and day-out how to keep clean and healthy. Here are a few fun […]

Keepin’ it Clean

Yucky! Childcare centers are notorious for getting people sick! As much as we try to prevent it, bugs and viruses can settle in and wreak havoc before we realize what’s going on. You can stay on the defense with two simple habits: 1. Wash your hands! Everyone, including each child, should wash their hands when […]