1. Wisconsin’s Resources We are pleased to introduce… http:// dpi.wi.gov/fns/cacfpwellness.html

2. Other Webcasts to View Why Wellness? An Overview of the Child Obesity Epidemic and Prevention Strategies in the Early Care and Education Setting Active Early…Developing and Implementing Physical Activity Policies (Best Practices) Healthy Bites… Developing and Implementing Nutrition Policies (Best Practices)

3. Active Early/Healthy Bites How Does It Fit?

4. How Do I Use Active Early and Healthy Bites Page 6 of Active Early and Page 5 of Healthy Bites: Assessment of Program Quality Improvement Plan Implement Changes Repeat Assessment

5. Program Assessment Understanding Where to Start Let’s Move Child Care Checklist - Active Early Healthy Bites Self Assessment for Child Care Ongoing Assessment- Parent Survey, Staff Interviews, Survey, Outside Evaluation Implement Changes – Policy, Education, Environment Repeat Assessment

6. Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) & Policy Development Use results of evaluation / assessment Prioritize areas that need improvement – Not all areas have to be addressed immediately Start with 2-3 aims/outcomes Work through QIP chart

7. Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) & Policy Development Dates Quality Improvement Area Aim/Desired Outcome Potential Barriers Tasks Responsible party(ies) Resources on-hand/Resources needed Measurement Timeline/ Benchmarks Test of plan Write Policy Active Early – p. 8 & 9 Healthy Bites – p. 7 & 8

8. Take Action

9. Questions??? For more information, contact DPI at 608-267- 9129 Download a copy of Active Early and other resources at: http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/cacfpwellness.html http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/cacfpwellness.html 9

10. This project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. 10