Head Start Health Component

Monterey County Office of Ed.Head Start and Early Head StartRosalie GietzenHealth Services Coordinator

Immunizations

Health History / Individual Health Needs

Physical

TB Clearance

Dental Care

Key Parts of the Component

Title 22 Licensing (State)

Head Start Performance Standards (ecklc) (Federal)

“Caring for Our Children”

American Academy of Pediatrics/Bright Futures

Health Services Advisory Committee California Health and Disabilities Prevention (CHDP)

FOR ALL THOSE WITH MediCal Educate parents!

Guidelines

“Caring For Our Children”◦ “National Health and Safety Performance

Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs”

◦ “A Joint Collaborative Project of:◦ American Academy of Pediatrics◦ American Public Health Association◦ National Resource Center for Health and Safety in

Child Care and Early Education”

Available through Barnes and Noble

“Caring For Our Children”

‘”eclkc” Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov

Eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov

eclkc

California School Immunization Requirements. - Those required by State licensing to enter school.

Additional immunizations as recommended by AAP and our local Health Service Advisory Committee:◦ Rotavirus (EHS)◦ Flu◦ Pneumonia

Immunizations

COMPLETE CHDP PHYSICAL◦Anticipatory Guidance / Growth◦Blood Pressure / Nutrition◦Dental Assessment◦Hearing Screening◦Hemoglobin level – blood test (for anemia)

◦Lead Risk Assessment◦Lead Blood Test◦TB Clearance /Tobacco Expos./Vision

Physicals

Exam / Every 6 months

Treatment

Dental

At enrollment

Screen for past health problems

MOST COMMON: Asthma Food Allergies / Use of Epi-Pen

Health History

Asthma Action Plan from physician - this may be very important for Transitional Kindergarten!

Health Action Plan for Head Start – all staff should participate and sign

Inhaler should be kept at school / A second inhaler should be at home.

All medications should arrive in original unopened package with original label.

Asthma

Head Start Allergy Action Plan – signed by physician

Head Start Meal Plan – with substitutions All staff must participate and sign All medication must arrive in new,

unopened containers, with original label. Clear monitoring system must be in place to

ensure child does not receive incorrect food.

Food Allergies

Must be at school.

2 at home, 2 at school – to administer 2nd dose if needed after 10 minutes.

Staff must call 911 immediately.

Epi-Pen (Epinephrine)

Children who are not well enough to participate, or play should be at home.

Children who are unusually quiet, unresponsive, or lethargic should be at home. Sometimes those with unusual clinginess or crying should be home, as well.

Regardless of lack of other symptoms.

Illness

Pink eye: Head Start follows AAP recommendations, and advice of HSAC.

Head Lice: Head Start follows AAP recommendations, and advice of HSAC.

Additionally, children who are very uncomfortable should be at home and see the doctor if needed.

Illness

Characteristics of 60 months:◦ Able to run smoothly, with coordination of body

movement.◦ Able to climb.◦ May be able to change direction quickly.◦ Varying abilities to throw◦ Should be able to jump on 2 feet and also on 1

foot.

Physical Development

Environmental Circumstances that may determine child’s ability:◦ Some have not been to preschool or had the

opportunity to play at a playground.◦ Some children little experience playing outdoors

at all, and limited indoor space or freedom to move.

◦ Others have had many and varied experiences, including organized sports.

Observe, evaluate, and offer a variety of physical activities!

Physical Development

Development of small motor skills will also vary based on opportunity.◦ Ability to hold a pencil or small crayon.◦ Ability to cut, or to hold scissors properly.

◦ Additionally, the ability to turn pages.

Physical Development

National Standard 2.1.1.9 Verbal Interaction

“Listen with respect Respond in a way that amplifies and

clarifies their intent. (EXPAND) (OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS) Children learn about themselves, others,

and the world, gain facts, and information Expression, empathy Social/ emotional development

Language Experiences

Any Questions:

Rosalie Gietzen (831) 755-0845

rgietzen@monterey.k12.ca.us

Thank you!!