HCCI stands for Healthy Child Care Iowa. It is a program where a nurse works with early childhood education and child care providers in centers, homes, and preschools. The Child Care Nurse Consultant (CCNC) promotes optimal health in child care programs by providing guidance and technical assistance to child care providers regarding the health and safety of children in their care. Some of the duties include: staff training; parent and child health education programs; on-site assessment of health and safety practices of child care staff; assistance in the development of policies, procedures and maintenance of health records; direct health supervision services on-site and advocacy to promote quality child care in the community.