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Child Care Weather Watch
Watching the weather is part of a child care provider’s job. Planning for playtime, field trips, or weather safety is part of the daily routine. The changes in weather require the child care provider to monitor the health and safety of children. Please download this helpful chart with important information regarding weather safety.
Download Chart
Delegate Agency Health Services Advisory Committee
Head Start delegate agencies are expected, based on the Head Start Performance Standards [1304.41(b), to have in place a Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC). This committee will function in conjunction with the Early Childhood Development/Health Services Advisory Council (ECD/HSAC) currently operated at the grantee level and will meet at least once per year. Please download these important documents related to ECD/HSAC.
Download Letter | Download Operational Guidance | Download HSAC Form
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health Events
health Resources
Cooperative Agreements
Dental (Community) | Dental Fee Schedule
Posted 04/18/2011
Medical (CDPH) | Medical (Community)
Posted 04/18/2011
Mental Health | Scope of Services
Posted 09/19/2011
Nutrition | Scope of Services
Posted 04/18/2011
Health Forms and Templates
Asthma Action Plan 0-5 | Instructions - English | Instructions - Spanish
Posted 07/07/09
Asthma Action Plan 5+ - English | Asthma Action Plan 5+ - Spanish
Posted 07/07/09
Certificate of Health Examination (CFS600)
Posted 01/13/12
Consents to Day Care Providers (CFS593)
Posted 04/20/11
Dental Exam | Dental Exam - Spanish | Dental Follow-Up
Posted 08/17/11
Health Services Advisory Council Membership Form
Posted 09/07/06
Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services Fee Schedule
Posted 01/03/09
Medical/Dental Referral Form (Form 3071)
Posted 04/20/11
Need for TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire Form
Posted 07/14/09
Poisonous Plants
Posted 04/29/11
Proof of Dental Exam Form (CFS601)
Posted 04/20/11
Support Services Verification Form (Form 1388)
Posted 04/20/11
Weather Watch Chart
Posted 02/06/12
Health Providers List
Health Resources Postings Kit
Health Postings Checklist | List of Postings
Use this checklist to review which postings you may need.
Arrival Health Check Poster
Place it by the Parent Board, Classroom and other areas that are visible to parents.
Choking Hazards
Choking hazards for infants and children.
Dental Emergencies - Policies and Procedures
Must be completed and posted in a visible location.
Diapering Procedures | Diapering Procedures Poster - English | Spanish
Post these by the diaper changing area.
Emergency Numbers
Poster with list of numbers to call in case of emergency.
First Aid for Dental Emergencies - English | Spanish
Place poster in prominent location. Can also be used as a handout for parents and guardians.
Food Allergy
Write down any food allergies children may have and post it in the kitchen. Comes with a cover.
Gloving Poster
Place where visible to teachers and staff.
Hand Washing Poster - English | Spanish | Hand Washing Tip Sheet - English | Spanish | Polish
Post this information near where children wash their hands.
Mandated Reporter Poster
Place where visible to teachers and staff.
No Smoking Poster - English | Spanish
Place in prominent locations throughout the facility.
Storage of Hazardous Materials Poster
Place where visible to teachers and staff.
Mental Health Forms and Templates
Mental Health Activity Record (Form 2569A)
Posted 04/20/2011
Mental Health Individual Observation Consent Form (Form 2954)
04/20/2011
Parent Mental Health Activity Record (Form 2569B)
Posted 04/20/2011
Report on Mental Health Services (Frm 1115)
Posted 04/06/2011
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health Policies & Procedures
General Health Policies and Procedures
Anemia Guidelines
Posted 04/18/11
Blood Pressure Documents
Posted 04/18/11
Daily Health Check Documents
Posted 04/18/11
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
Posted 04/18/11
EHS Services to Pregnant Women
Posted 10/05/11
First Aid, Illness or Injury
Posted 04/26/11
Food Allergy Documents
Posted 04/18/11
Growth Assessment Procedures
Posted 04/18/11
Healthy Kids Handbook
Posted 05/06/11
Infectious Disease Documents
Posted 04/26/11
Immunization Schedules
Posted 04/18/11
Lead Poisoning Documents
Posted 04/18/11
Medication Documents
Posted 04/26/11
Oral Health Policies
Posted 04/18/11
Sanitation
Posted 05/06/2011
Toothbrushing Policy
Posted 04/18/11
Health and Nutrition Requirements
Food Service Requirements
Posted 08/25/11
Health Requirements - Center Based
Posted 08/25/11
Health Requirements - FCCH
Posted 08/25/11
Health Requirements - School Age
Posted 9/18/09
Milestones
Medical/Dental Support Services Milestones
Posted 04/15/2011
Mental Health Support Services Milestones
Posted 04/15/2011
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