ECE 2500Health, Safety, and Nutrition

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This course focuses on health, safety, and nutrition as key factors for optimal growth and development of young children. The course is required for director qualification of a large childcare center and includes information about health practices, requirements and record keeping; safety requirements and developmentally appropriate activities to facilitate safety consciousness in young children; nutrition guidelines, menu planning and food preparation for childcare settings; effective communication with families concerning health, safety, and nutrition recommendations sensitive to socio-cultural differences; and policies and practices for developing and managing a safe early childhood environment.