Child Care Nurse Consultant
The Childcare Nurse Consultant program works with child care businesses (in-home, centers, & pre-schools). Health and safety consultation is provided on a variety of different items like communicable diseases, immunizations, & employee health. Consultation can be provided over the phone as well as on-site visits with local childcare businesses. Training opportunities are also available to childcare providers, which is needed to keep current with state licensing requirements.
Consultant activities may range from answering specific questions by telephone to staff education to scheduling on-site consultation visits. MICA's CCNC can:
- Provide educational opportunities to child care professionals
- Provide forms and visits for the Quality Rating System (QRS)
- Provide clarification on health and safety regulations
- Provide telephone or on-site consultation on specific issues
- Link children, families, or staff with local health and community resources
- Conduct an on-site visit with the child care setting to help identify risks
- Help child care and education programs develop an action plan to correct health and safety problems
- Assist in developing policies
- Provide immunization information
For more information contact Kelley Smith Larson:
Email: Kelley.Smith-Larson@webstercountyia.org
Office: 515-573-4107
Cell: 515-269-2001
