Explain the critical role educators have in maintaining a safe environment for children.
Describe safety practices and supervision strategies to maintain a secure environment for children in early learning settings.
Describe emergency preparedness and appropriate response to emergencies and health-related incidents in accordance with regulations.
Explain practices that promote healthy and safe environments for children.
Describe health and safety procedures related to medication and illness prevention.
Describe nutrition practices and guidelines that support children’s health and development.
Describe how to support children in their use of health and safety practices.
Describe respectful classroom interactions and how this relates to children’s emotional safety.
Identify opportunities to share health, safety and nutrition information with the teaching team and families.
Describe reciprocal communication techniques between the teaching team and families to support the health and safety of the children in their care.
Recognize strengths and challenges within an environment based on regulatory requirements for health, safety, nutrition, safe sleep and sanitization practices.
Participants will assess physical set up and materials needed in an environment to optimize children's learning.