Child Care Connection & Referral Service
Provider Services
Nurse Consultant Services
The Child Care Connection and Tazewell County Health Department have formed a partnership to support the Healthy Child Care Illinois Child Care Nurse Consultant Program. The program is designed to improve quality in child care by providing health and safety education and support to those caring for young children. The primary responsibility of the Child Care Nurse Consultant is to bridge the gap between child care providers and child health experts by offering many services, such as:
- Offering referrals and resources
- On-site Health and Safety Programs for Children [pdf]
- Policy and procedure development
- Health and Safety Programs for Child Care Staff and Parents [pdf]
- Consultations with child care providers and parents
- Answer any health or safety questions/concerns
- Promote quality child care
- Nurse's Notes a bi-monthly publication
For more information, please contact the Child Care Nurse Consultant
Sara Hammond
(800) 421-4371
(309) 690-7311
Ask the Nurse Consultant: Sw224@icc.edu
Also available: How Sick is Too Sick For Child Care? [pdf]
Click to download this guide to determine if your child should stay home from child care.
» Flu Awareness and Prevention Info
Flu, A Guide for Providers [pdf]
Flu, A Guide for Parents [pdf]
H1N1 and Child Care [pdf]
CDC H1N1 Guidance for Child Care
Tazewell County Health Department H1N1 Information
IDPH H1N1 Questions and Answers