Health Topics - Early Learning and Child Care Providers

Information for Child Care Providers

• Child Care Symposium

  The Haldimand-Norfolk (H-N) Child Care Symposium is an annual event held for early learning and child care providers in our communities has been developed by the H-N Health Unit, Children's Services and EarlyON (formerly known as the Ontario Early Years Centres of H-N, a unit of H-N REACH). Topics of interest are presented by different agencies as well as experts in the field of early learning. The 6th annual Symposium was held this past November and links to the information presented are located below. We look forward to 2018 and hope to see you at the 7th Annual Child Care Symposium!

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• Children’s Services

  Learn about Child Care Fee Subsidy, Wage Enhancement and find other useful information for child care operators and providers.

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• Dental Health

  Here are some helpful resources to share at your centre about the importance of dental health in children. Caring for Children’s Teeth Even though baby teeth are temporary, they are […]

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• Food Safety

  Kitchens in the daycares are inspected on a regular basis to ensure food safety measures are in place.  The number of inspections carried out each year is dependent on the […]

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• HN Preschool Speech and Language Program

   Please note: The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit no longer provides the Preschool Speech and Language program. If you require these services, please contact Lansdowne Children Centers at 519-753-3153 ext. 247 or […]

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• Healthy Eating and Menu Planning

  Healthy eating and good nutrition are essential in the early years to promote proper growth and development. Did you know that a child’s eating habits are mostly formed from 0 to 6 years? This makes the early years a critical time to promote healthy eating habits.

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• Immunizations

    Immunization is one of the most important things you can do to protect the health of your child. Immunizations prevent serious illness by helping the body make its own […]

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• Infection Control

  Infection control practices in childcare settings are very important in order to protect the children and staff in these centres.  Children’s immune systems are not fully developed at this stage […]

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• Injury Prevention

  Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for young children. Children are at higher risk of injuries overall and certain injuries are more probable at different ages. In […]

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• Physical Activity

  The early years are a critical period for healthy development. Research shows lifestyle patterns set before age five predict obesity and health in the future.  Additionally, research shows that being […]

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