Healthy Initiatives Training

Welcome

Healthy Initiatives was created in order to give child-care providers the resources and training to provide awareness and education on:

  • Childhood obesity
  • Nutrition
  • Behaviors that influence these trends

Level Hours of Required Training

Boise City Code states that: Copies of training certificates indicating completion of the required training shall be included with the renewal application at the time of license renewal. Such training sessions are to be approved by the Licensing Officer.

The following are the level hours of required training:

  • Level I (Assistant Teacher) 14
  • Level II (Teacher) 10
  • Level III (Senior Teacher) 8

Training Materials

The purpose of this training is to aid child-care providers in laying a foundation for an active, healthy lifestyle for our young people. If you are a new in-home provider, or new facility owner, City Code requires you to take this training. However, participation in the program is optional. Before going through the six training modules below, please note:

  • Feel free to go at your own pace. You can save your progress as you go.
  • Please remember to complete each module. You will need the certificates of completion or email verification to receive full credit.
  • This training is allowed to count toward your training hours only once.
  • Please feel free to contact the City Clerk’s office with any questions or problems with the website/training.
http://apps.cityofboise.org/CityClerk/HealthyInitiativesTraining_v3/intro/story_html5.html

Introduction

In this session, you’ll be introduced to the Healthy Initiatives, which was created to promote healthy habits in the early child care setting. You’ll learn the steps you need to complete to become a designated Healthy Initiatives provider.

http://apps.cityofboise.org/CityClerk/HealthyInitiativesTraining_v3/PhysicalActivity/story_html5.html

Physical Activity

The session describes what physical activity looks like in the early child care setting, why it’s important, and creative/fun ideas to get kids moving.

http://apps.cityofboise.org/CityClerk/HealthyInitiativesTraining_v3/ScreenTime/story_html5.html

Screen Time

This session will teach you about the differences between educational and non-educational screen time. You’ll learn why it is important to limit screen usage, and how to keep track of the amount of time kids use screens in your facility.

http://apps.cityofboise.org/CityClerk/HealthyInitiativesTraining_v3/nutrition/story_html5.html

Nutrition

in this session, you’ll learn the meal components for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Additionally, you’ll be taught new ideas to get kids excited about eating healthy. You'll also learn how to create and track a menu to get credit for participating.

http://apps.cityofboise.org/CityClerk/HealthyInitiativesTraining_v3/infantfeeding/story_html5.html

Infant Feeding

This session will cover the importance of breast milk and you’ll learn tools and ideas to support and facilitate infant feeding at your facility.

http://apps.cityofboise.org/CityClerk/HealthyInitiativesTraining_v3/conclusion/story_html5.html

Conclusion

This is a review of the four components that make up the Healthy Initiatives program and how to be a recognized Healthy Initiatives provider. You will also receive credit for completing the Healthy Initiatives training.

In-Person Training

 The City Clerk reserves the right to refuse credit for any course that does not meet the approved standards.  This list is updated as new information becomes available.  Each network provides offers classes within one or more of the following early childhood education core competencies:  (A) - Child Growth, Development and Learning; (B) - Health and Safety; (C) - Relationships with Families; (D) - Developmentally Appropriate Content; (E) - Program Operation; (F) - Observing Children's Behavior; and (G) - Professionalism.

Distance Learning ProviderCompetencyTelephoneInformation
Boise City Clerk's Office
150 N. Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83709

Information Hub

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