Keeping children of all ages safe and healthy is one of the most important tasks of child care providers. Whether children are in center- or home-based care, providers are responsible for ensuring safety both inside and outside their child care setting.
Health and safety are major concerns for child care providers when transporting children. They should be prepared to prevent injuries and illnesses to handle emergencies. The following articles have more specific information and tips for keeping children healthy and safe while they are in child care:
- Car Safety
- Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting in Child Care
- Dental Health
- Diapering and Toileting
- First Aid
- Food Safety
- Hand Washing in Child Care
- Medication
- Outdoor Safety
- Pets in Child Care
- Preventing Illness
- Preventing Injuries
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Sunscreen
- Toy and Equipment Safety
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