Resource Category: Education - ECE

North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center

Promote safe and healthy environments in early care and education settings.

The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center promotes safe and healthy environments for children in early care and education settings and provides resources and links for child care consultants and professionals. Visit the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center website.

NC Healthy Out-of-School Time Recognition Program

Apply to recognize out-of-school time programs for healthy eating and physical activity practices.

The Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards developed by the National Institute for Out-of-School Time programs provide best practices for healthy eating and physical activity. Programs in North Carolina that want to be recognized for meeting the standards can apply for the NC Healthy Out-of-School Time Recognition Program. Who is eligible to become a Healthy… Read more »

Move More, Walk Now

Discover walking tips, tools and guides for walkers, hikers and organizers.

MoveMoreWalkNowNC.com offers tips, tools and guides for North Carolinians to move more, engage their community in walking and to find walking trails and events. It is an excellent resource for walkers, hikers and walking event organizers.

Motivational Posters

Download and display posters that encourage people to make healthy choices.

These graphically designed informational posters and motivational quotes can be displayed on bulletin boards or other areas in worksites, faith organizations, schools, and community buildings. Use them to encourage people in your setting to do simple things such as taking the stairs, drink water, and make healthy snack choices. Posters All posters are in PDF… Read more »

Making It Work Tool Kit

Use this resource to help breastfeeding mothers return to work.

NC Making It Work Tool Kit

Healthy Meeting Guide

Serve healthier foods at meetings and events.

Eat Smart North Carolina: Guidelines for Healthy Foods and Beverages at Meetings, Gatherings and Events(Eat Smart Healthy Meeting Guide) is a planning tool that provides practical guidelines for anyone who is in charge of the food served at events. Whether planning a morning business meeting, all-day statewide conference, afternoon work celebration, community supper or another… Read more »

Healthy Kids, Healthy Future

Access tools and resources to make a child obesity prevention program in family child care or early care and education settings.

Visit the Healthy Kids Healthy Future website.

Healthy Celebrations and Events Guide

Serve healthier, kid-friendly options during any food-related event or celebration.

The Eat Smart North Carolina: Healthy Celebrations and Event Guide provides tips on serving healthier, kid-friendly options during any food-related event or celebration. Sample checklists are provided to assist individuals as they shop for food items or order catered meals from restaurants. Tips for approaching your local grocery store or restaurant manager about donating healthier food… Read more »