The fourth edition contains guidelines on the development and evaluation of the health and safety of children in early care and education settings. This guide features 10 chapters of more than 650 standards and dozens of appendixes with valuable supplemental information, forms, and tools. KEY FEATURES:: More than 100 updated standards and appendixes Updated appendixes, including Signs and Symptoms Chart, Recommended Immunization Schedule, and Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care Completely revised and updated topics on environmental health, infectious diseases, and nutrition TOPICS INCLUDE:: Staffing Program activities for healthy development Health promotion and protection Nutrition and food service Facilities, supplies, equipment, and environmental health Play areas and playgrounds, and transportation Infectious diseases Children with special health care needs and disabilities Administration Licensing and community action And more
Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Staffing 2. Program Activities for Healthy Development 3. Health Promotion and Protection 4. Nutrition and Food Service 5. Facilities, Supplies, Equipment, and Environmental Health 6. Play Areas/Playgrounds and Transportation 7. Infectious Diseases 8. Children With Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities 9. Administration 10. Licensing and Community Action Appendix A:: Signs and Symptoms Chart Appendix B:: Major Occupational Health Hazards Appendix C:: Nutrition Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist, Consultant, and Food Service Staff Qualifications Appendix D:: Gloving Appendix E:: Child Care Staff Health Assessment Appendix F:: Enrollment/Attendance/Symptom Record Appendix G:: Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule Appendix H:: Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule Appendix I:: Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care Appendix J:: Selecting an Appropriate Sanitizer or Disinfectant Appendix K:: Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Appendix L:: Cleaning Up Body Fluids Appendix M:: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Appendix N:: Protective Factors Regarding Child Abuse and Neglect Appendix O:: Care Plan for Children with Special Health Care Needs Appendix P:: Situations that Require Medical Attention Right Away Appendix Q:: Getting Started with MyPlate Appendix R:: Choose MyPlate:: 10 Tips to a Great Plate Appendix S:: Physical Activity:: How Much Is Needed? Appendix T:: Foster Care Appendix U:: Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Cooking Temperatures Appendix V:: Food Storage Chart Appendix W:: Sample Food Service Cleaning Schedule Appendix X:: Adaptive Equipment for Children with Special Health Care Needs Appendix Y:: Non-Poisonous and Poisonous Plants Appendix Z:: Depth Required for Shock-Absorbing Surfacing Materials for Use Under Play Equipment Appendix AA:: Medication Administration Packet Appendix BB:: Emergency Information Form for Children with Special Health Care Needs Appendix CC:: Incident Report Form Appendix DD:: Injury Report Form for Indoor and Outdoor Injuries Appendix EE:: Americas Playgrounds Safety Report Card Appendix FF:: Child Health Assessment Appendix GG:: Licensing and Public Regulation of Early Childhood Programs Appendix HH:: Use Zones and Clearance Dimensions for Single-and Multi-Axis Swings Appendix II:: Bicycle Helmets:: Quick-Fit Check Appendix JJ:: Our Child Care Center Supports Breastfeeding Appendix KK:: Authorization for Emergency Medical/Dental Care Appendix LL:: Conversion Table CFOC 2nd Edition to 3rd Edition Appendix MM:: Conversion Table CFOC 3rd Edition to 2nd Edition
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