A local CCNC is available to conduct onsite assessments, to offer training  or technical assistance and to supply resource materials to raise the level of health and safety practice in early childhood programs.  This health professional will aid programs in meeting Iowa regulation and in moving to best practice. The CCNC identifies potential concerns for child development, nutrition, physical activity, needed preventive health services including immunization, potential for spread of communicable disease among specific age groups, and potential age-related injury hazards. Programs who wish to participate in the Iowa DHS voluntary Quality Rating System must utilize the support services of the CCNC to complete requirements for a Level 2 through Level 5 rating.

Elaine Lawrence, Child Care Consultant
641-751-5050
lawrenceege@mchsi.com