Healthy Child Care Ohio

Healthy Child Care Ohio at Nationwide Children's Hospital offers health care consultation and training, based on nationally accepted best practice standards, to child care centers and family child care homes throughout Central Ohio.  It is the only program of its kind giving providers access to registered nurses who are fully trained to answer your health and safety questions.  Consultation and trainings on a variety of topics are available over the phone or in person.

Earn Licensing Hours and CEUs
In addition to our consultations, you can earn in-service training hours and CEUs with select trainings. Ask your consultant for details.

All services are FREE to child care centers and family child care homes. Healthy Child Care Ohio Brochure

How we can help

Our consultants provide resources so you can offer a safe and healthy environment for infants, toddlers and children. Free trainings and technical assistance include but are not limited to the following topics:

• Vision and Hearing Screening

• Developmental Screening

• Medication Administration

• Illness Prevention and Management

• Asthma and Allergy Managment

• Healthy Eating and Fitness

• Safe Sleeping

• Links to Medical Care and Potential Health Insurance

• Health and Safety Policy Development

Training Descriptions

Helpful Resources

Nationwide Children's Hospital Resources

Center for Family and Child Advocacy
Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition
Child Care Licensing Classes
Health eHints
Help Me Grow
Online Store
    Child Care Kits for Kids
    Diapering Poster
    Emergency First Aid Wall Chart
    Infant Feeding Guide
Poison Control
Primary Care

Other Resources

Action for Children
Healthy Child Care America
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
National Child Care Information Center 
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Division of Child Care Licensing
Prevent Child Abuse Ohio
Search for Quality Rated Child Care - Parents or Hospital Staff can search for the licensing reports of individual child care programs or search for accredited or star rated programs.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:
Kim Osborne
(614) 355-0667