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Nutrition for Healthy ECE Programs

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Initial Date/Time: 03/11/2026 / 06:30 PM - 03/11/2026 / 08:30 PM, connectionsforchildren.org, 5901 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
Number of sessions: 1
Total Hours: 2.00 Clock Hours
Price: $0.00
Event Type: Classroom/Face-to-Face
Language of Instruction: English
Interpreter Language(s):
Capacity: 22
Enrolled: 0
Waitlist: 0
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This training explores key nutrition challenges affecting children and providers in ECE programs and highlights the health benefits of physical activity for young children. Participants will learn safe food handling, cooking, and storage practices to prevent foodborne illness. The session also reviews the role of Child Care Health Advocates (CCHAs) in supporting nutrition and physical activity efforts, along with primary resources available to assist ECE providers and families.
Classroom/Face-to-Face 03/11/2026 / 06:30 PM - 03/11/2026 / 08:30 PM, connectionsforchildren.org, 5901 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
This is an Overview/Introductory This is a training for Teaching Staff, Administration/Leadership Staff, Family Child Care Providers, Prospective Providers or Students, Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care Providers.
Prior Knowledge of experience needed:
  • None
This training will cover:
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition: 1. To describe the major nutrition issues affecting children and providers in ECE programs.2. To describe the health benefits of physical activity for children in ECE programs. 3. To identify safe practices in food handling, cooking, and storage to prevent foodborne illnesses. 4. To describe three ways a CCHA Childcare Health Advocates can assist ECE programs meet the nutrition and physical activity needs of children. 5. To identify the primary nutrition and physical activity resources ava
Early learning standards/foundations:
  • Infant Care (Birth - 18 Months)
  • School Age/Elementary (Kindergarten - 6th grade)
  • Toddler Care (19 - 36 Months)
  • Preschool (3 - 5 Years)
  • Transitional Kindergarten (4 - 5 Years)
  • Nutrition
Is this a Pathways Training? Yes
This is an in-person training. Details will be sent the day before the training.
Instructor: Champa Perera
Training Contact:: Itzel Labra , itzell@cfc-ca.org , (310) 452-3325
Training Organization Contact: Ms. Nancy Moya , nancym@cfc-ca.org , (310) 452-3325