This course is targeted toward individuals wishing to operate a safe and healthy family day care center, and it covers topics including staffing; creating a safe environment; nutrition; mental health & wellness; and emergency planning.
Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center
This course is part of Home-Based Child Care Specialization
Instructor: JoLynn Fiorentino
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You'll learn the fundamentals of establishing a safe, home-based childcare center.
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There are 6 modules in this course
The intention of this module is to introduce you to the Home-Based Child Care Final Project, including the rubric which will be used to score your final project submission.
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2 readings
This module covers injury prevention and the importance of safety and training.
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1 video2 readings
This module focuses on physical health, including the benefits of exercise and how to reduce the spread of illnesses.
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1 video2 readings
This module covers the importance of nutrition and the advantages of following federal guidelines when preparing weekly menus.
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1 video2 readings
This module focuses on emotional intelligence, the effects of stress and trauma, and strategies to teach social-emotional skills.
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1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt
This module covers the importance of having an emergency plan, caring for minor injuries, and incident reporting.
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1 video2 readings1 peer review
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