Our Child Care Health Consultant service assists child care centers and homes in adopting state-recommended health and safety policies, and trains staff on how to implement them effectively. Two North Carolina-certified Child Care Health Consultants are dedicated to improving the health, safety, and nutrition of children from birth to five years old who attend licensed child care centers and family child care homes in Lincoln and Gaston Counties.

Program Highlights

• Policy Implementation: Guidance on adopting and applying state-recommended health and safety policies.
• Staff Training: Professional development for staff to ensure best practices in health, safety, and nutrition.
• Enhanced Child Well-Being: Focused efforts to improve the overall health and safety of young children in our community.
  
  

Provided by Local Health Departments

This program is offered by the Health Departments serving each county:

• Lincoln County Health Department
  Website: http://www.lincolncounty.org/index.aspx?nid=117

• Gaston County Health Department
  Website: http://www.gastongov.com/departments/health-and-human-services

For more information or to access these services, please visit the respective Health Department’s website or contact them directly.