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  • Shell
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jul 2013
    • 1765

    USDA and Choking Hazards

    I'm not on the food program, but was recently told I need training in usda/choking hazards. I am finding resources and information, but not an actual training. Does anyone have an idea where I can obtain this training? Thanks for any help!
  • Blackcat31
    • Oct 2010
    • 36124

    #2
    Who said that?

    I've been on a USDA sponsored food program since I first opened 20+ years ago and I've never had specific training on choking.

    We cover choking in infant- child CPR/first aid but not for the food program.

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    • Heidi
      Daycare.com Member
      • Sep 2011
      • 7121

      #3
      Originally posted by Blackcat31
      Who said that?

      I've been on a USDA sponsored food program since I first opened 20+ years ago and I've never had specific training on choking.

      We cover choking in infant- child CPR/first aid but not for the food program.
      same here...

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      • SignMeUp
        Family ChildCare Provider
        • Jan 2014
        • 1325

        #4
        Huh. I wonder if it's at all related to the new FP handbook we were given. I think I posted about it here a few months ago.
        Basically, any uncooked fruit or vegetable is supposed to be in 1/2" or smaller dice, or mashed. For children under 4.

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        • KiddieCahoots
          FCC Educator
          • Mar 2014
          • 1349

          #5
          I swear I did a calendar training on that with my food program.
          You know.....how they have you complete 6hrs of their trainings that they send to you via mail?

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          • grandmom
            Daycare.com Member
            • Mar 2010
            • 766

            #6
            Originally posted by SignMeUp
            Huh. I wonder if it's at all related to the new FP handbook we were given. I think I posted about it here a few months ago.
            Basically, any uncooked fruit or vegetable is supposed to be in 1/2" or smaller dice, or mashed. For children under 4.
            Are you kidding me? 4? For pity sake. 1/2". I'm beyond belief.

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            • SignMeUp
              Family ChildCare Provider
              • Jan 2014
              • 1325

              #7
              Originally posted by grandmom
              Are you kidding me? 4? For pity sake. 1/2". I'm beyond belief.
              I know, right? We will send them to school not knowing how to chew
              And would you like some mashed cantaloupe? How about some chili with mashed kidney beans? ::

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              • Shell
                Daycare.com Member
                • Jul 2013
                • 1765

                #8
                It's in my regulations (ma)that we need some kind of training, yet all the "suggested" websites are just links to information...no formal trainings. I guess they basically want to ensure that those not on the food program know how to balance a meal. I agree, BC, we do cover the choking in CPR- but the link just says to cut grapes, etc in half, - common sense stuff. I guess I am going to just print out the info and say I read it?

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                • itlw8
                  Daycare.com Member
                  • Jan 2012
                  • 2199

                  #9
                  Originally posted by SignMeUp
                  Huh. I wonder if it's at all related to the new FP handbook we were given. I think I posted about it here a few months ago.
                  Basically, any uncooked fruit or vegetable is supposed to be in 1/2" or smaller dice, or mashed. For children under 4.
                  I wonder if that is an added state of sponsor rule because it is not in our handbook
                  It:: will wait

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                  • KiddieCahoots
                    FCC Educator
                    • Mar 2014
                    • 1349

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Shell
                    It's in my regulations (ma)that we need some kind of training, yet all the "suggested" websites are just links to information...no formal trainings. I guess they basically want to ensure that those not on the food program know how to balance a meal. I agree, BC, we do cover the choking in CPR- but the link just says to cut grapes, etc in half, - common sense stuff. I guess I am going to just print out the info and say I read it?
                    I'm in MA too. I'm guessing that they are assuming you are signed on with a food program, cause I checked, and that's where I had my training.
                    My food program is Yours For Children, Inc., try calling them @ 1-800-222-2731, maybe they can give you more info.

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                    • Shell
                      Daycare.com Member
                      • Jul 2013
                      • 1765

                      #11
                      Just an FYI for anyone that might need this info: the training is called, " serving adequate foods in Childcare" through the university of Mississippi. It's worth one hour of training.

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                      • CraftyMom
                        Daycare.com Member
                        • Jan 2014
                        • 2285

                        #12
                        Originally posted by KiddieCahoots
                        I'm in MA too. I'm guessing that they are assuming you are signed on with a food program, cause I checked, and that's where I had my training.
                        My food program is Yours For Children, Inc., try calling them @ 1-800-222-2731, maybe they can give you more info.
                        Me too

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