Safety, Health, and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education

Early childhood is a critical time in development. Many outcomes, both positive and negative, have their beginnings in these years. It is vital that children’s health and safety be protected. High-quality early care and education programs can play a valuable role in improving outcomesfor children.

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Main Author: Paris, Jennifer (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Clarita, CA College of the Canyons [2018]
Series:Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
  • PrefaceSection I: Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Children’s Well-Being and Early Childhood Education
  • Section II: Safety
  • Chapter 2: Preventing Injury & Protecting Children’s Safety
  • Chapter 3: Creating Safe Indoor Environments
  • Chapter 4: Creating Safe Outdoor Environments
  • Chapter 5: Caring for Minor Injuries and Preparing for and Managing Emergencies
  • Chapter 6: Child Maltreatment
  • Section III: Health
  • Chapter 7: Promoting Good Health & Wellness
  • Chapter 8: Prevention of Illness
  • Chapter 9: Supportive Health Care
  • Chapter 10: Children with Special Health Care Needs
  • Chapter 11: Children’s Mental Health
  • Section IV: Nutrition
  • Chapter 12: Basic Nutrition for Children
  • Chapter 13: Protecting Good Nutrition and Physical Wellness
  • Chapter 14: Providing Good Nutrition
  • Chapter 15: Menu Planning and Food Safety