Short Description
Develop a strong understanding of the importance of prioritizing children’s health and safety in child care settings. Learn how to create a safe, secure, and healthy environment for children in your care. Explore strategies to enhance and support children’s overall well-being.
- Knowledge and Competency Framework Area -
- VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices (4.0 hr)
- VII.B: Ensuring Safety (3.0 hr)
- VII.C: Providing Healthy Nutrition (3.0 hr)
- CDA Content Area - I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment (10.0 hr)
- Level 1: Explores
This self-study was written by Sarah Hawley, RN, BSN, PHN. Sarah is the owner of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants and has been a registered nurse for more than 25 years. She serves as a health consultant for the Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC) and has extensive experience supporting the health, safety, and well-being of children, families, and early childhood programs through nursing, public health, and child care health consultation.
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