California Childcare Health Program
About Us
The mission of the California Childcare Health Program is to improve the quality of child care by initiating and strengthening linkages between the health, safety and child care communities and the families they serve.
Contact Information
California Childcare Health Program
1950 Addison Street, Suite 107
Berkeley, CA 94704
Telephone: 510-204-0930
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Articles by California Childcare Health Program
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Summer Safety
Long summer days unfortunately bring with them an increased risk of injuries as children spend more time outdoors in...
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Banning Chemicals called Phthalates in Childhood Products
Existing California laws prohibit production and distribution of products containing certain chemicals that are harmful...
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Aggressive Behavior in Young Children
When a child physically hurts another child it can be upsetting to the teachers, parents and children who are involved...
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Allergies and Children
Allergies are caused by an overreaction of the immune system in which the body responds to a substance that it believes...
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The Common Cold
What is the common cold and how long does it last? The common cold is a mild infection of the upper respiratory...
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Croup in the Child Care Setting
What is croup? Croup is a very common respiratory problem. It is a swelling of the airway at the voice box (larynx)...
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Diabetes in the Child Care Setting
What is it? Diabetes is a serious illness in which the body is unable to properly change sugar from food into...
Topics: Childhood Diabetes | Diabetes Food Recipes -
Ear Infections (Otitis Media) and Hearing Loss in Young Children
What is Otitis Media? Ear infection, also called otitis media or inflammation of the middle ear, is an infection of...
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Electronic Media and Young Children
Television is a daily presence in the lives of most young children, and video games on consoles and computers are also...
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Excluding Children in Childcare Due to Illness
Four steps to a healthier program 1. Start the day with a health check. Perform a brief and casual assessment of...
Topics: Child Aches, Pains, and Injuries | Sick Kids
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