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Effective Thursday, January 2, 2025, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will oversee septic system permitting in Okaloosa County. For more information, please visit DEP’s Onsite Sewage Program webpage.

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Healthy Okaloosa Child Care

Contact Us

850-344-0662
HealthyOkaloosa@flhealth.gov
Mailing Address
221 Hospital Dr. NE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

The Healthy Okaloosa initiative uses consistent messaging in multiple settings to reach families where they live, learn, work and play. The Healthy Okaloosa 5210 message promotes 5 or more fruits and vegetables daily, limiting recreational screen time to 2 hours or less, engaging in physical activity for 1 hour or more and cutting back on sugar sweetened beverages, preferably to 0. Healthy Okaloosa encourages breastfeeding and being tobacco free. DOH-Okaloosa publicly celebrates organizations which are committed to a Healthy Okaloosa culture, where we all benefit from lower healthcare costs, healthier children and families, and a happy, healthy lifestyle in Okaloosa County!

Child care centers and family day care homes in Okaloosa County are now invited to participate in the Go NAPSACC program! Go NAPSACC is research based online tool to guide early childhood educators through the process of making meaningful changes to improve children’s health. The NAPSACC online portal is filled with helpful videos, activities, and flyers. Topics include Child Nutrition, Infant & Child Physical Activity, Outdoor Play & Learning, and more. A Go NAPSACC Consultant is available here in Okaloosa County to help you get started.

APPLICATION PROCESS
RESOURCES & SUPPORT

Please contact Healthy Okaloosa Child Care at HealthyOkaloosa@flhealth.gov or 850-344-0664 for more information. Provide your first and last name and the email address you would like linked to your NAPSACC account and we will send you an invite to register!

Monthly Newsletters

The Healthy Okaloosa Childcare team develops an e-newsletter each month. The e-newsletter is sent to all program participants and includes information, health tips, and upcoming events. It can be forwarded to your center's parents or staff and posted in public work areas. To sign up for the newsletter, email HealthyOkaloosa@flhealth.gov!

Health Observances

One way to complete health promotion activities at your childcare site is by celebrating health observances! Visit the National Health Observances website to view options. Need assistance? Contact the Healthy Okaloosa Childcare team at HealthyOkaloosa@flhealth.gov!

Additional Awards

Did you know that childcare sites can apply for tobacco and breastfeeding support awards too? Contact the Healthy Okaloosa Childcare team at HealthyOkaloosa@flhealth.gov to start your applications.