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 2018
January-March 2018
October-December 2017
July-September 2017
April-June 2017
January-March 2017
October-December 2016
July-September 2016
April-June 2016
January-March 2016
October-December 2015
July-September 2015

Watermelon and Wiggles Newsletter
Dakota County Public Health 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:

August 2018 (Farm to child care) - Family Version
May 2018 (Fun outside) - Family Version
February 2018 (Eating a variety of colors) - Family Version
November 2017 (Winter physical activity) - Family Version
August 2017 (Limiting salt) - Family Version
May 2017 (Limiting screen time) - Family Version
February 2017 (Fresh, frozen and canned foods) - Family Version

Watermelon and Wiggles LIVE!
Dakota County Public Health is offering a new professional development opportunity for Dakota County child care providers. For six months, a short video and handout will be provided for staff training. Each month will cover a relevant child care topic. This is in addition to the Watermelon and Wiggles newsletter. This is funded through the Minnesota Department of Health's Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP).

November 2018: Picky Eaters
October 2018: Family Style Meals
September 2018: 7 Ways to Drink More Water