Printed Products to Download
Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI) offers the products below to assist you in offering quality child care to Iowa's children. Download these handouts to print yourself or contact your local Child Care Nurse Consultant for copies.
Anaphylaxis Action Plan
Anaphylaxis Action Plan is a 2 page (8 1/2 x 11) form child care businesses may use when planning the care of a child with allergy requiring Epinephrine (Epi pen) injection.
Asthma Action Plan
Asthma Action Plan is a multi-color 1 page (8 1/2 x 11) form child care businesses may use when care planning for a child with asthma.
Asthma Care Brochure
Asthma Care Brochure is a multi-color 2 page (8 1/2 x 11) document to help child care businesses complete the Asthma Action Plan.
Bed Bugs in Child Care
Bed Bugs in Child Care is a 3-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet for preventing a bed bug infestation in your child care business. The fact sheet includes color pictures of bed bugs and resources.
Breastfeeding Support
Supporting Breastfeeding is a 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet on ways child care providers can support breastfed infants and their parents. The fact sheet includes storage and handling guidelines.
Child Care Injury/Incident Report Form
Child Care Injury/Incident Report is a 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) form to be completed any time an injury that requires first aid or medical care which occurs in a child care home, child development home, or licensed child care facility.
Child Care Weather Watch Poster
This 2-page poster provides information on weather and safety for children. The poster prints full color (8 1/2 x 11). Front has weather chart, back has weather related health information.
Child Health Exam Forms
Infant, Toddler, Preschool Age Child Health Form
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) form meets Iowa's child care regulations that require an annual physical exam for infant, toddler and preschool age (including kindergarten entry) children.
School-Age Child Health Form - Parent Statement
This 2-page (8 ½ x 11) form meets Iowa's child care regulations that require an annual parent statement about their school-age child's health.
Childhood Bullying
Childhood Bullying is a 2-page (8 ½ x 11) fact sheet about bullying, prevention, and resources.
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Childhood Lead Poisoning: Reduce the Risks for Children in Early Care Environments is a 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet on childhood lead poisoning prevention. The fact sheet includes a checklist that early care providers can use to help decrease children's exposure to lead.
Choking Prevention and Food
Choking Prevention and Food: A Guide for Children Under 4 Years of Age is a 3-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet on choking prevention strategies, foods to avoid, and serving infants and young children.
Common Child Illnesses and Exclusion Criteria
Common Child Illnesses and Exclusion Criteria is a 4-page (8 1/2 x 11) guidance for child care and education on exclusion of children with signs and symptoms of illness or disease including COVID-19 (updated 9/2022).
COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Resources
Guidance
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Schools and Child Care https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html
Health and Safety Concerns COVID-19
Alert: Food and Drup Administration (FDA) Warning About Hand Sanitizers Consumers Should Not Use
FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that should not be in use due to safety concerns. Information is available at https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-methanol
Child Care Guidance (Feb 1, 2022) - this 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) document from the Department of Human Services (DHS) and Iowa Department of Public Health provides COVID-19 guidance for licensed child care centers, regulated child development homes, before-and-afterschool care, and temporary child care settings supporting essential workforce.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 Website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility When Someone is Sick https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html
CDC Quarantine and Isolation Calculator https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html
CDC What to Do If You Are Sick (for sharing with families and staff) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf
IDPH Epi Manual COVID-19 reportable disease information/controlling spread including child care specific guidance https://wiki.idph.iowa.gov/epimanual/Home/CategoryID/522
Test Iowa https://www.testiowa.com/
Vaccine Information includes COVID-19 vaccine information, benefits and frequently asked questions https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus/Vaccine/Information-for-the-Public
Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) COVID-19 Resources Website at https://iowaccrr.org/
Dental Emergencies Fact Sheet
This one-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet provides guidance on six dental emergencies. Information is provided by the Iowa Department of Public Health Oral Health Bureau.
DHS Child Care Provider Physical Exam Form
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) form meets Iowa DHS physical examination requirements for Child Care Center personnel and Child Development Home providers.
Diabetes Medical Management Plan
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) form from the American Diabetes Association® may be used for care planning for children with diabetes.
Diapering Poster
This full color 8 1/2 x 11 poster contains the procedure for diapering in child care. Complies with Caring for Our Children National Health and Safety Performance Standards (4th edition).
Diet Modification Request Form
This two-page (8 1/2 x 11) form is for child care programs who participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). CACFP is a federally funded program that provides meal reimbursement to child care centers, adult day care centers, emergency shelters, before and afterschool programs, and child development homes. The Diet Modification Request Form is completed for children with special dietary needs. The form was developed by the Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services (11/2017).
Emergency Preparedness Website Link
Exposure Control Plan & Sample Sharps Injury Log
The Exposure Control Plan is intended to serve as an employer guide to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard. This 10 page (8 1/2 x 11) document has an easy-to-use format for writing an exposure control plan. The Sample Sharps Injury Log is for documenting needle stick or other sharp injuries for complying with OSHA standards.
First Aid Checklist
This updated (April 2022) 1-page (8 1/2 x 11) first aid checklist may be used by child care providers for assessing and monitoring first aid kits.
Food Allergy Action Plan
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) form may be used for care planning for a child who has a food allergy.
Gloving Poster
This 1-page (8 1/2 x 11) color poster provides information on gloving.
Good Neighbor Iowa
Good Neighbor Iowa is a statewide public education campaign to reduce children’s exposure to commonly-used lawn pesticides. It involves school districts, park managers, child care businesses and other community leaders who are demonstrating that it is possible and practical to manage large areas of turf without the use of pesticides (weed killers, insecticides, or fungicides). Good Neighbor Iowa has a Lawn Care and Pest Management Policy available for child care businesses.
Grief and Loss Support Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information on supporting children with grief and loss. The Grief and Loss Support Fact Sheet is in two formats, a 8 1/2 x 11 3-page printable color handout and a 4 1/2 x 11 color bookmark (front and back).
Handwashing Poster
This 2-page poster provides information on handwashing. The poster prints full color, on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Page one is in English, page two is in Spanish.
Head Lice Brochure
This brochure provides tips and treatment information about head lice as recommended by the Iowa Department of Public Health. This is a 2-sided (8 1/2 x 11) color brochure.
Infant Daily Report
This 2-sided (8 1/2 x 11) handout provides child care providers with a method for communicating with families about the care of their infant. The document contains a section for parents to report the status of their infant upon arrival at child care. The document has space for the child care provider to report the infant's status and care given.
Insect Repellent Fact Sheet
This 2-page (8 1/2 x/11) handout provides facts and preventive tips for insect bites and stings.
Mandatory Reporter Poster
This 8 1/2 x 11 color poster titled "Your Partner in Protecting Children" was designed for child care providers to post for notifying parents that they operate a mandatory child abuse reporting site.
Manual Dishwashing Fact Sheet
This 2-page 8 1/2 x 11 fact sheet provides information on the three-step process for manual dishwashing and how to monitor to ensure that sanitizing is done.
Manual Dishwashing Poster
This 1-page (8 1/2 X 11) color poster provides instruction on the three-step process for manual dishwashing.
Medication Administration Skills Competency
This 1-page (8 1/2 x 11) handout explains the requirements for completing Medication Skills Competency Evaluation for providers who have taken the 2-hour Medication Administration Skills Competency course.
Medication Administration Skills Competency Sheets
This 16-page (8 1/2 x 11) set of Medication Administration Skills Competency test-out sheets include the steps for 8 forms of medications that are frequently administered in the child care setting. These sheets may be helpful for providers for the safe administration of medications.
Medication Administration Skills Competency: Who should take this course?
The Medication Administration Skills Competency: Who should take this course? 1-page (8 1/2 x 11) handout explains who should take this course and the eligibility requirements.
Medication Safety: Store Medications Safely & Properly
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet provides information on medication safety including storage, emergency medications, expired medications and proper disposal.
Migraine Action Plan
Pediatric Migraine Action Plan is a 3-page (8 1/2 x 11) form child care businesses may use when planning the care of a child with migraines.
Monthly Medication Record
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) color form can be used by child care providers to document medication given to children while at care.
Outdoor Child Care Environments
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) handout provides information and resources on the importance of outdoor child care environments and keeping outdoor environments healthy and safe.
Playground Surfacing
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet provides information on national standards for playground surfacing and preventing injuries.
Safe Sleep Frequently Asked Questions
This 3-page (8 1/2 x 11) handout includes frequently asked questions about infant safe sleep and may be used by providers with the Infant Safe Sleep Policy. The Safe Sleep Frequently Asked Questions follows the American Academy of Pediatrics infant safe sleep standards to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sleep related deaths.
Safe Sleep Policy
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) form may be used by providers for Infant Safe Sleep Policy. The Infant Safe Sleep Policy follows the American Academy of Pediatrics infant safe sleep standards to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sleep related deaths. Please note the Safe Sleep Policy in Spanish is unavailable at this time.
Seizure Action Plan
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) form may be used for the care planning for children with seizures.
Tobacco and Nicotine-free Policy Guidelines
The Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Division at the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has established a Best Practice policy for child care homes and centers. The Tobacco-Free/Nicotine-Free Policy guidelines for use with Preschools and Child Care Centers/Homes model policy meets the Tobacco and Nicotine-free policy requirement for Iowa Quality For Kids (IQ4K™) Level 2-5.
- Find the Preschool Child Care Model Policy here
- Find your local Tobacco Community Partnership Coordinator here
Toothbrushing Guide
This 3-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet from the Iowa Department of Public Health I-Smile Program provides information for providers on toothbrushing and oral care.
Tummy Time
This 1-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet provides information about what tummy time is, ways to encourage an infant during tummy time, adult supervision needed, and safety.
Using Chemicals Wisely
Using Chemicals Wisely is a multi-color 3-page (8 1/2 x 11) document child care businesses may use when making purchasing decisions for cleaners, sanitizers and disinfectants.
Well Child Screenings
This 1-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet provides information for parents and child care providers on well child screening guidelines.
Window Safety for Children
This 2-page (8 1/2 x 11) fact sheet provides information about keeping children safe around windows. The fact sheet includes a checklist on page 2 that child care providers and parents may use for checking their windows and resources for making windows safe.