ECELS - Healthy Child Care PA

01/28/2026

Pertussis is one of the most contagious diseases and is particularly dangerous for young children because of their small breathing tubes. There are several things that you can do to help protect your baby from pertussis, the best option being vaccination! Read more about Pertussis here:https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/vaccine-education-center-pertussis-vaccine.pdf

01/22/2026

Free Dental Screenings for Children 😁✨🦷
When: Monday, February 9, 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library
8601 Lancaster Avenue
Bethel, PA 19507
Register today: https://events.getlocalhop.com/free-dental-screenings/event/6YZZbcrAVY/

01/19/2026

January is National Radon Action Month! Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that seeps from the ground into homes, especially in lower levels like basements. Families should strongly consider testing their homes to ensure everyone is safe! Below you can find information on your specific county and the radon levels that may be affecting your home.

01/13/2026

Happening today: Oral Health Key Messages for Head Start Staff to Share with Families 🪥🦷
Tuesday, January 13 (2 to 3pm EST)
Register here:

This webinar focuses on key oral health messages for Head Start staff to share with families, including limiting foods and drinks with added sugar, drinking water throughout the day, having a dental visit by age 1, and developing and following practices to maintain good oral health during pregnancy....

01/13/2026

As the weather gets colder this winter, keep in mind these fireplace safety tips to help keep younger children safe at home!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the ECELS team! Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy 2026! 🎉

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from the ECELS team! Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season! ☃️🎄

12/18/2025

When shopping for gifts this holiday season, make sure you're aware of the dangers of water beads in children's toys. Click through these images or visit https://ow.ly/qiWj50Xyb3q to learn more!

12/16/2025

Looking to promote bright and healthy smiles in your classroom? Check out this helpful resource on toothbrush guidance for safe use, handling, cleaning, and storage of toothbrushes in group settings!
Download the full resource here:https://mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/toothbrush-guidance.pdf

PA AAP incorporates this guidance into our program resources designed for school professionals (SPOT) and child care providers (ECELS).
Learn more about how we’re using these tools:
SPOT: healthyteethhealthychildren.org/toolkit
ECELS: https://www.ecels-healthychildcarepa.org/resources-new/oralhealth

Handout produced by the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center at Georgetown University

12/09/2025

During respiratory virus season, handwashing with soap and water is the first line of defense! Between snacks, playtime, and everything in between… wash, rinse, repeat! 🫧✨

12/04/2025

It's National Influenza Vaccination Week! Flu can be wild, but a flu vaccine can help tame severe symptoms, reducing the risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and death. to help and learn more at: www.nfid.org/flu

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Today we want to share our gratitude for child care providers. Thank you for giving children a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where they can learn, play and grow!