Child care providers are uniquely positioned to help young children and families build habits that can have a lasting impact on their health.
The WeTHRIVE!℠ Child Care Initiative, re-launched in February 2022, helps child care centers and in-home child care providers identify and implement strategies related to:
- Nutrition
- Physical activity
- Parent engagement
- Screen time
- Oral health
Benefits of participating in the WeTHRIVE! Child Care Initiative include:
- NAPSACC assessments to identify strengths and opportunities to improve the nutrition and physical activity environment of the center
- Menu audits and recommendations by a registered dietitian nutritionist
- Support to achieve the Ohio Healthy Program designation
- Free Ohio Approved child care training hours
- Opportunities to network with other WeTHRIVE! communities, schools, and community partners
- Recognition through WeTHRIVE! social media, website stories, and local news
As of April 2022, the following child care providers have joined the re-launched initiative:
- Eager Achievers Learning Academy
- Greater Expectations Learning Center
- Kids Plus Learning Center
- Waverly’s Hope Child Care
The WeTHRIVE! Child Care Initiative is open to child care providers that serve active WeTHRIVE! communities. For more information, call 513-946-7800 or send a message to ContactWeThrive@hamilton-co.org.
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