 We are proud to be part of the TOP STAR Pilot Program. The focus is to move childhood obesity prevention forward by working directly with our community.
Tooele is one of three health districts involved in the program.
TOP STAR is sponsored by the Utah Department of Health. Please follow this link for more information. |
 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
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| Workshops- If you would like to use these trainings to receive 10 hours of career ladder credit in level 1, Health & Safety or in levels 5-8, please contact Malaena at (435) 277-2481 or mtoohey@utah.gov to fill out the appropriate paperwork. Before you begin each workshop, please print off the numbered handouts, quiz and evaluation listed under each workshop. You will need to complete the handouts throughout the presentation. At the end of the workshop, please complete the quiz and evaluation for each workshop. After completing all 6 workshops, you will need to complete 1 hour of homework. Click here for the required homework.
You can listen to the workshops by clicking on the YouTube link or read the workshops by clicking on the Powerpoint link. You do not need to do both. |
Supersizing Our Children- Childhood Obesity
Listen to YouTube Childhood Obesity Workshop OR
Read Childhood Obesity Powerpoint Workshop
- Improving Your Environment Activity pdf
- Childhood Obesity Quiz
Evaluation |
Eat Right, Grow Strong -Nutrition for Young Children
Listen to YouTube Nutrition for Young Children Workshop OR
Read Nutrition for Young Children Powerpoint Workshop
- Are you a good role model? pdf
- Classroom Nutrition Goals pdf
- Nutrition Quiz
Evaluation |
Moving Children to Good Health- Physical Activity for Young Children
Listen to YouTube Physical Activity Workshop OR
Read Physical Activity Powerpoint Workshop
- Finding Fun in Physical Activity pdf
- Structured Activity Ideas pdf
- Playground handout pdf
- Classroom Physical Activity pdf
- Physical Activity Quiz
Evaluation |
| Stepping Toward a Healthy Lifestyle-Personal Health and Wellness
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Growing Healthy Kids Together-Working with Families to Promote Healthy Weight Behaviors
Listen to YouTube Working With Families Workshop OR
Read Working With Families Powerpoint Workshop
- How Well are You Communicating? pdf
- Healthy Breakfasts pdf
- Healthy Dinners pdf
- Fun Family Activities pdf
- Decrease Screen Time in your Home pdf
- Healthy Celebrations pdf
- Building Healthy Families pdf
- Working with Families Quiz
Evaluation
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How to Support a Breastfeeding Mother- A Guide for Childcare Providers
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Program Focus:
- TOP STAR focuses on promoting physical activity and nutrition, reducing screen-time, and supporting breastfeeding-friendly environments.
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Endorsed Facilities in Tooele:
- Liz's Childcare: Liz, (435)882-1813
- Kathy Witt's Preschool: Kathy, (435)843-5326
- Jamie Olson Preschool: Jamie, (435)845-5852
- Smarty Pants Preschool/Day-care: Melanie, (435)843-1565
- Nana and Papa's Child Care: Gerri, (435)882-4774
- Wee Ones: Lisa, (435)830-6469
- Ready, Set, Grow Childcare & Preschool: Debbie, (435)840-8006
- Building Blocks for Life: Monica, (435)882-4038
- Shonie's Day Care: Shonie, (435)249-0143
- The Kids Park of Stansbury: Debbie/Terry, (435)882-7125
- The Kids Park of Overlake: Debbie/Kerry/Laura, (435)843-0807
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TOP STAR program contact:
For more information about TOP STAR in Tooele County please contact Malaena, Public Health Educator at (435)277-2481 or by email at mtoohey@utah.gov |
| 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. Follow this link to Lets Move.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)
Head Start Body Start
KidsHealth.org (from Nemours, with sections for parents, kids, teens, teachers, and content available in English and Spanish)
Let's Move!
Little Voices for Healthy Choices
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.)
Team Nutrition's Healthy Recipe Booklet
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 follow this link. |
