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Child Illnesses & Exclusion Criteria Update Posted by ICCRR in News on 2/20/2024 HCCI announces update to Child Illnesses/Exclusion Criteria Read More

DHS Releases Guidance 5/14/21 Posted by ICCRR in News on 5/17/2021 DHS announces new child care guidance for common child illnesses and exclusion criteria for education and child care settings. Read More

IDPH releases COVID-19 Resources for Iowa Child Care Posted by Heidi Hotvedt, RN BSN, Healthy Child Care Iowa, IDPH in CCR&R Blog on 3/11/2020 Iowa Department of Public Health and its public and private partners continue to prepare plans and procedures in case they should be needed. It is important for child care providers to prepare for COVID-19 in the same way they prepare for severe weather or other events that could disrupt their normal routine. Read More

Building Compassion Posted by Orchard Place Child Guidance Center in CCR&R Blog on 1/26/2017 The first years of a child’s life can have a profound impact on future learning, behavior and overall well-being. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACEs) revealed that childhood trauma is common and can have a huge impact on future behaviors and health outcomes. Read More

Food Safety and YOU! Posted by Erin Jefferies, Region 2 Child Care Consultant Assistant in CCR&R Blog on 9/8/2016 Children under the age of five are at an increased risk for foodborne illness and related health complications because their immune systems are still developing. Young children with developing immune systems cannot fight off infections as well as adults can. Additionally, young children produce less stomach acid that kills harmful bacteria, making it easier for them to get sick. Read More