ECED& 107: Health, Safety and Nutrition

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Class Program

Early Childhood Education

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092520

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA State licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy and safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe federal and state mandated health, safety, and nutrition practices.

Identify indicators of illnesses/ infectious diseases and steps to prevent the spread of them.

Outline safety procedures for providing emergency care and daily care.

Evaluate program safety policies.

Describe food programs and practices that support the development of children.

Create examples of developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive health, safety, and nutrition education materials and activities

Develop strategies for working with culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse families in accessing health, nutritional, and dental services.

Core Topics

ECE State and Federal regulations and guidelines relating to child health, safety and nutrition.
Recognizing symptoms of illness and distress in children and families and the steps to prevent them.
1. Handwashing and exclusion of sick children policies and practices
2. Diaper changing and toilet training policies and practices
3. Safe Sleep Policies and Practices (DCYF Certification)
Disaster Planning
Child Abuse & Neglect, mandated reporting (DCYF Certification)
USDA food program guidelines
Health, Safety and Nutrition Curriculum content for children and families
Community resources for families/children related to health, nutrition and dental services