Alameda County Child Care Providers,
- Do you need support with the new COVID-19 daily health check procedures while screening children coming into your child care?
- Would you like help keeping up with the changing CDC and County Public Health guidelines for child care centers and family child care?
- Do you have questions about health and safety and the best ways to prevent the spread of infections in your child care sites?
The Alameda County Emergency Child Care Response Team is continuing its work with Samuel Merritt University (SMU) School of Nursing to offer "Health Heroes" who will provide health and safety supports to open and planned re-opening licensed centers and family child care providers.
Program Overview:
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Supervising Faculty Member, Two (2) SMU student nurses will be assigned per center or FCC.
This is an ongoing program, the next group starts soon. First come, first served.
Student nurses will provide onsite support for 2-3 weeks, with multiple visits per week.
Onsite support for 2 to 4 hours each visit, in the morning (virtual and in-person support available).
SMU student nurses will support child care providers and staff with current best practices regarding: infection control, CDC and Public Health guidelines, social distancing, and health practices.
To request health and safety supports, click here -
register as soon as possible as space is limited!
