Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Early Care and Early Education Programs

Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Early Care and Early Education Programs
ISBN-10
1581104839
ISBN-13
9781581104837
Category
Family & Relationships
Pages
500
Language
English
Published
2011
Publisher
Amer Academy of Pediatrics
Author
American Public Health Association

Description

The new 3rd edition contains updated guidelines on the development and evaluation of the health and safety of children in all types of early care and education settings - centers and family child care homes. Features 10 chapters of 686 standards and 39 appendicesTotal of 58 new standards and 15 new appendicesNew and revised standards in all areasEasy-to-read 2-column format Key areas of change includeUse of early childhood mental health consultants and early education consultantsMonitoring children's development and obtaining consent for screeningPositive behavior managementLimiting screen timePromoting physical activitySwaddlingHealthy eatingEncouraging breastfeedingHand sanitizersSun safety and sunscreenIntegrated pest managementInfluenza controlEnvironmentally friendly settings and use of least toxic products Updated and new appendices includingCreating plan for children with special health care needsHelmet safetyHelping children in foster care make successful transitionsMedication administration formsA poster on encouraging breastfeeding in early care and education programsAuthorization for emergency medical/dental careHealthier eating as shown in the USDA "MyPlate," which replaces "MyPyramid" to support healthier food choices

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