Outline should include
- state and local regulations pertaining to health, safety, and the physical space
- practices concerning physical safety and security of children, staff, and visitors
- supervision appropriate for developmental level of children
- practices that prevent illness and injury
- procedures to deal with emergencies.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- How are safe and healthy practices influenced by resource management and operational costs?
- How do safe and healthy practices affect curriculum planning?
Communication
- What criteria should be used to determine safe and healthy practices?
- How can health and safety practices be communicated within the education environment?
Leadership
- How can the consistent application of these health and safety practices be ensured?
- How can the confidence of families and the community be maintained in the organization?
Management
- What resources are needed for consistent application of safe and healthy practices?
- What regulations need to be met when managing physical space in an early childhood education environment?
- What laws and regulations pertain to licensed child care facilities?
- Why is it important that all caregivers in the child care setting are properly trained in emergency procedures?