We all want our children to learn and grow in healthy, safe early care and education programs. At Healthy Child Care Arkansas, we know that teachers and caregivers feel a huge responsibility to protect the children in their care. And we are here to help you! Whether learning about asthma care plans, or designing a safe environment, teaching children about germs and illness or keeping ourselves well – we can direct you to the resources that you need. Check back with our website frequently for new content!
Who can I call if I have health and safety questions?
When can a child with strep throat return to care? What do I need to put in my first aid kit? A trained HCCAR child care nurse consultant is available Monday-Friday to answer questions about health and safety. Call 501-526-8737 or email
hccar@uams.edu.
For training, check out our calendar for live training, coordinated through your local Child Care Aware resource and referral agency, or go to our online training page for free, PDR-approved courses to take anywhere, anytime.
Which Sources Can I Trust?
We are bombarded daily with cures and diets, with advice from social media, the internet and others. How do I know that the information can be trusted? At HCCAR, we use the acronym U.C.A.R.E to assess health sources: Health information should be Understandable, Current, Accurate, Respectful, and Evidence-based. Here are some of the primary sources that we depend on: