Purpose:
To provide information, support and education to childcare
providers in order to promote wellness, prevent disease,
foster best practice recommendations and to enhance
the quality of the caregiving environment.
Program Services
Who: Consultation is provided by a team of public health
nurses with pediatric experience and specialized training
in childcare health issues.
How: Individual onsite visits and phone
consultation. Training to groups on request. The consultation
is an approved STARS
provider.
What: Topics that may be addressed include:
Development and Review of Health Policies
Prevention of Communicable Disease
Infant and Child Development
Nutrition and Mealtime Behaviors
Safety
Behavior
Communication
Staff Health
Community Resources
Environment and Playground Safety
Disaster Preparedness
Special Needs Care Plans
Immunization Information
Cost: $35.00 per hour for onsite contact
$50.00 per hour for trainings and/or presentations
Contact: Alexis Cardinal, RN or Judy Ziels, RN
Childcare Health Consultation Coordinators
acardina@whatcomcounty.us or
jziels@whatcomcounty.us
Sylvia Fragner R.N. M.N.
Parent/Child Program Supervisor
sfragner@whatcomcounty.us
1500 N. State St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6762
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