Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association (OCCRRA) Nursing Services

Under Healthy Child Care Ohio, Public Health Nurses provide free healthcare consultation and training to child care centers and family child care homes in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Astabula, Lake, and Geauga Counties.  The program gives providers access to Registered Nurses trained to answer health and safety questions.  Consultations are available over the phone or at the center during daytime hours such as nap time.

The center receives free in-service hours for training.  Training sessions are usually one hour. 

Common Topics

Asthma
Seizures
Allergies
Medication Administration
Back to Sleep
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Hand washing
Playground Safety
Developmental Milestones
Diapering Procedures

Click here for referral form.  The form can be faxed to 216-676-1319.

The program does not provide child-specific training.  Centers with children in Cuyahoga County with children with special needs are eligible for child specific training.  Click here for more information about child-specific training in Cuyahoga County.

For more information about the program please contact Romona Redding at 216-2201-2001 ext 1317 or rredding@ccbh.net.

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