Equipment and Supplies for CCHCs

Below is a list of supplies a CCHC may need to to their job.  This list is not exhaustive and should be adapted to meet the needs of the local CCHC program.

Equipment

• Laptop with camera/monitor/keyboard/mouse/case
• Color printer, ink, paper
• Portable projector
• Tablet

Supplies

• Basic office supplies:
• Certificate paper
• Cart/wagon for transportation of training materials
• Thermometer: For example
• Measuring Tape: For example
• Bleach test strips: For example
• Baby doll for training: For example
• Playground safety kits: For example
• Hand washing supplies
  • Glo germ: For example
  • Kitchen timer: For example
• ITS-SIDS supplies
  • Pacifier
  • Blanket
  • Sleep sack: For example
• Glucometer for training purposes

Resources

• Caring for Our Children – the National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs
• AAP E-Books (digital versions)
  • Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools
  • Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools
  • Managing Behavioral Issues in Child Care and Schools
• Environment Rating Scales Books
  • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R)
  • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R)