Child Care
Our goal is to improve the quality of out-of-home child care.
Research has shown that young children need the presence of
consistent, caring adults in their lives to thrive. However,
economic necessities have forced an ever-increasing number of
parents into the paid work force and children are increasingly cared
for in out-of-home settings.
Quality child care and out-of-school-time care is more than just helping parents who are in the workforce. It contributes significantly to the child’s brain development and overall success in life. Children in high quality early child care and education programs are more likely to be emotionally secure and self-confident, to be proficient in language use, to be able to regulate impulsive and aggressive inclinations, and to be advance in cognitive development.
Our Child Care Health Consultant works to assist child care facilities in maintaining a healthy environment. Every child care facility within Havre city limits is visited on a two year rotation. During these visits the following information is assessed/reviewed:
- Children’s immunization records,
- Download parent permission slips here in PDF format and Word Format
- Injury prevention needs of children,
- Disease reporting requirements,
- And oral health for children.
We work closely with the local District IV Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) Child Care Link.
Links to other child care related sites
- Early Childhood Services Bureau
- Montana Early Childhood Project
- Montana Child Care Resource & Referral Network
- Montana Child Care Licensing Forms and Information (Including Dane's Law)
- Child Health A website resource for childcare health consultants, early care and education providers, professional organizations, educational and medical facilities, and parents.
Lesson Planning for teachers and Child Care
Providers
Emergency planning
- American Academy of Pediatrics Family Readiness Kit
- Federal Emergency Management Association The web site specifically directs parents to consult with their child school/child care facility about their emergency plans.
Dental
- American Dental Association This is a computer based presentation on how to take care of your teeth.
- Please see the Dental Health Page for more lesson plans.
Handwashing