Child Care providers play an important and collaborative role with families in keeping kids healthy by promoting nutrition. Research has shown that eating habits developed in early childhood profoundly influence dietary preferences, behaviors and attitudes towards food that span a lifetime.
The Creating Healthy Eating & Active Environments Survey (CHEERS) for childcare provides centres with an evidenced-based tool to evaluate and receive a feedback report that will support action plans promoting healthy eating and physical activity in their own centre.
Educators participate in a 12-week well-being professional development course with opportunities to connect virtually with other educators in child care settings. Monthly meetings with a Health Promotion Leader provide support to create goals towards shaping healthy environments for young children that are specific to your child care program.