The Health Care Consultant on staff at the Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam Counties, can help you through the steps to become approved to administer medication at your program.

In addition, our Health Care Consultant can…

  • Answer questions about common child care health issues.
  • Review current health care plans.
  • Assist with the development of health care policies and writing of health care plans.
  • Help caregivers accommodate children with special needs and complete Individualized Health Care Plans.
  • Offer Medication Administration Training (MAT).
  • Tailor both telephone and on-site consultations to your individual needs.
  • Support all modalities of child care in their efforts to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children they serve.

Do you have questions about...

  • Immunizations?
  • Head lice?
  • Exclusion criteria?
  • Outbreaks of common childhood illness?
  • Enrolling a child with special health care needs?
  • Infections Control procedures?

For more information call Megan Weber, RN, at (845) 473-4141 ext. 231 or e-mail mweber@childcaredutchess.org