The US has declared a public health emergency in response to the numerous cases of Swine Flu reported in the United States. The links below will take you to info from the Centers for Disease Control about preventing the spread of flu in child care centers and schools. It can’t hurt to be prepared.
H1N1 Recommendations for Schools and Child Care Programs
Guidelines and Recommendations for Preventing the Spread of Flu in Child Care Settings
Tips for Facilitating Better Routines and Transitions in Early Childhood Programs
Just Add Movement: Five Activities That Can Turn Squirming Into Learning
Virginia Tech offers videos and DVDs for both Family Day Care providers and Child Care Centers. Some of these videos can be completed and used toward licensing requirements. Please call (231-3213) or e-mail (worklife@vt.ed) if you would like more information about any of them, or would like to make arrangements to borrow one.
Available Child Care Center DVDs/Videos (DOC | 89KB)Available Home Study Videos/DVDs (DOC | 51KB)
Work/Life Resources is happy to provide assistance in finding care for your child or children. Our lists include child care providers located throughout the New River Valley. We also offer information about choosing care.