Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood Environments

Catalog description

The course promotes an understanding of health and safety factors in both the physical and social-emotional areas. Topics such as sanitation, infectious disease control, food preparation, classroom safety, and the safety of the facility itself form part of the physical aspect. Topics related to the emotional wellbeing and protection of children from abuse, neglect, isolation, and biases make up the social-emotional area. Students have the opportunity to discuss the strengths and weaknesses regarding the promotion of health and safety protocols and procedures within learning environments. Special attention is placed on strategies to enhance communication and collaboration with families to promote optimal child wellness within their community. Three lecture hours per week.Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Multicultural and Social Perspectives.