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The Boston Public Health Commission
understands the importance that environment plays in a child’s growth and development. Many children in Boston attend childcare programs with educators who are dedicated to creating a space for developmental experiences that children need early in life. By providing good nutrition and physical activity in these programs, children begin to develop healthy habits that support growth.
What We Do
The Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control works with early childhood educators to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and reduced screen time throughout the city. We offer learning collaboratives to promote policies for physical activity and nutrition as well as different training series for early childhood education.
Upcoming Trainings
Boston Healthy Child Care Initiative:
The Boston Healthy Child Care Initiative (BHCCI) helps child care programs improve their capacity to implement policies and practices that support healthy eating and physical activity in infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children. The goal of BHCCI is to promote policy, systems and/or environmental change strategies in child care settings to increase the number of child care providers who:
Provide access to
healthy foods
Provide access to
healthy beverages
Provide access to
physical activity
opportunities
Decrease access to
screen time
Increase opportunities for
breastfeeding
Email chronicdisease@bphc.org to find out when our next training is.
Resources
CACFP Meal Pattern Posters
CACFP: Providing Multiple Meals at a Time for Children During the Coronavirus Pandemic
USDA Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs
MyPlate
MyPlate Food Planning during the Coronavirus Pandemic
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SNAP Nutritional Education Toolkit
Snacks for Kids
Sample Two Week Cycle Menu
Sample Grocery List
Sample Pantry List
Keep Children Safe: Physical Activity
Fit Kids
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Get Moving Today: Activity Calendar
Sesame Street in Communities: Move Your Body Activities
Keep Children Safe: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
Example Cleaning Schedule
Daycare Safety Checklist
Health and Safety Daily Checklist
Handwashing resources
Stop Germs! Wash Your Hands!
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Wash Your Hands video 1
Wash Your Hands video 2
Cover Your Cough with Grover
Health and Safety Checklist for Early Care and Education Programs
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Asthma Management and Prevention with COVID-19-related Guidance
Department of Early Education and Care
EEC specific COVID-19 updates and details on the reopening of the state's childcare system
Health and Safety Regulations and Guidance
CDC Resources
Supplemental Guidance for Child Care
Toolkit for Child Care Programs
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs
EEC COVID-19 Resources, Updates, and Information
COVID-19 in Boston
Other BPHC Pages
Boston Asthma Home Visit Collaborative
Injury Prevention: Safe at Home
Lead Poisoning Prevention: Parents
Have questions or want to connect?
CONTACT US
Location: 1010 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 534-5690
Email: chronicdisease@bphc.org
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