Child Care

 

The Licensing Link Newsletter
Dakota County Child Care Licensing publishes a quarterly newsletter for licensed child care called The Licensing Link. The newsletter has articles, rule reminders, tips, training and other items of interest for licensed childcare providers.  View current and past newsletters below:

April-June 2017
January-March 2017
October-December 2016
July-September 2016
April-June 2016
January-March 2016
October-December 2015
July-September 2015
January-March 2015
July-September 2014
April 2014
January 2014

Watermelon and Wiggles Newsletter
Dakota County Public Health Department publishes a quarterly newsletter for licensed child care providers. Watermelon and Wiggles includes practical tips and ideas to increase healthy nutrition and physical activity for infants and children in child care settings as well as information about trainings funded through the Minnesota Department of Health’s Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP).

Sign up to receive an email each quarter or view current and past newsletters below:

May 2017 (Limiting screen time) - Family Version
February 2017 (Fresh, frozen and canned foods) - Family Version
November 2016 (Breastfeeding) – Family Version
August 2016 (Outdoor play) – Family Version
May 2016 (Health Hydration) – Family Version
February 2016 (Breastfeeding) – Family Version
November 2015 (Winter play)
August 2015 (Farmers' markets)
May 2015 (Make learning more active)