The focus of the TOP STAR Program is to move childhood obesity prevention forward by working directly with our community. TOP STAR is sponsored by the Utah Department of Health.
Program Focus
TOP STAR focuses on promoting physical activity and nutrition, reducing screen-time, and supporting breastfeeding-friendly environments.
Program Goals
To help child care providers improve their nutrition and physical activity using the following tools:
- child care self-assessment
- goal- setting
- workshop training
- technical assistance from health department staff, and other local health professionals
Workshops
If you would like to use these training’s to receive 10 hours of career ladder credit in level 1 Health & Safety or in levels 5-8, please contact Megan at (435) 277-2375 or email megan.raschke@tooeleco.gov to fill out the appropriate paperwork.
Endorsed Facilities
Tooele:
- Precious Peope Daycare and Preschool: Donna (801)514-0046
Stansbury:
- It’s a Good Day Preschool: Karolynn (801) 510-7645
Grantsville:
- Kidsville Early Learning Center: Jenny (435)884-1234
- Ready, Set, Grow Childcare & Preschool: Debbie (435)840-8006
Erda:
- Sara’s Daycare: Sara (801)792-9837
TOP STAR program contact: For more information about TOP STAR in Tooele County please contact Megan at (435) 277-2375 or email megan.raschke@tooeleco.gov to fill out the appropriate paperwork.
Resources
Here’s your library of free, simple-to-use, proven resources, inspiring ideas, and practical tips for healthy eating and activity — all in one place. More resources are available at LetsMove.Gov Other helpful resources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, USDA)
- ChooseMyPlate.gov (from the USDA)
- Grow It, Try It, Like It! Preschool Fun With Fruits and Vegetables (a garden-themed nutrition education kit from the USDA’s Team Nutrition)
- KidsHealth.org (from Nemours, with sections for parents, kids, teens, teachers, and content available in English and Spanish)
- Let’s Move!
- National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
- Partnership for a Healthier America
- Sesame Workshop’s Healthy Habits (Check out the video of Michelle Obama with Elmo and “The Get Healthy Now Show,” by Nemours, KidsHealth, and Sesame Workshop.)
- We Can! (“Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition,” from the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute)
- YMCA: Healthy Family Home
- For more information in Utah, please visit choosehealth.utah.gov