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Health and Safety in Child Care

WEBKeeping children of all ages safe and healthy is one of the most important tasks of child care providers. Whether children are in center- or home-based care, …

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Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting in Child Care

WEBDirty toys, bedding, linens, eating utensils, and surfaces can carry and spread germs. Regular disinfecting should be a part of the routine in a child care setting. Getting things …

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Creating Safe and Appropriate Napping Areas in Child Care

WEBSupervise children while they nap. If possible, place the napping area in a separate part of the room from the play and eating areas to cut down on disturbing those …

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Immunization Requirements for Child Care

WEBImmunization Requirements in Child Care. Most child care programs require that children be up-to-date on all immunizations. Parents who are enrolling their children …

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Guidelines for Choosing Nutritious Foods for Children in Child Care

WEBThis work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and …

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Toy Safety in Child Care

WEBToys are an important part of children’s learning in child care, but providers need to choose carefully to keep children safe. According to U.S. Consumer Product …

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Preventing Illness in Child Care

WEBChild care providers can reduce the spread of common illnesses by using simple precautions like t horough hand washing and keeping surfaces and toys clean. …

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Feeding Solid Foods to Infants in Child Care

WEBMeat, egg yolks, and small amounts of cheese may be added to baby’s diet starting at 8 months. Babies should not be given egg whites before their first birthday. …

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Creating a Child Care Environment that Supports Children's …

WEBEncouraging safe exploration is an important job for child care providers. Children are natural explorers and risk takers. They move quickly, put things in their …

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Adapting the Child Care Environment for Children with Special …

WEBThis work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and …

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Guidelines for Child Care Providers to Prepare and Feed Bottles to

WEBThis work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and …

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Food Safety Guidelines for Child Care Programs

WEBKeep refrigerator temperature between 32 degrees – 40 degrees F. Keep freezer temperature at 0 degrees F or less. Clean the refrigerator, freezer, and dry food …

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Creating Safe and Appropriate Diapering, Toileting, and

WEBThis work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and …

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Disinfect Child Care Surfaces with a Bleach and Water Solution

WEBFor More Information. These instructions are more complicated than the old generic recommendation for diluting bleach, but they are designed to keep children as safe as …

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Nutrition and Physical Activity in Child Care

WEBAugust 15, 2019August 15, 2019 by childcare. Nutrition and Physical Activity in Child Care. Ensuring that children grow and thrive is an essential part of the child care provider’s …

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Physical Disabilities: Signs of Concern

WEBThe following are typical signs that may suggest a physical disability or motor delay. Child care providers should pay attention if a young child: has unusually tight muscle tone and …

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Hand Washing Tips for Child Care Providers

WEBTo prevent burns, be sure your hot water supply does not get hotter than 120° Fahrenheit. Scrub hands for at least 20 seconds. The process of scrubbing hands together helps …

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The Manipulatives/Table Toys Center in Child Care

WEBManipulatives, sometimes referred to as table toys, are an important part of the early childhood curriculum because children can use them to practice a wide variety …

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Supporting Both Large Motor and Small Motor Development in

WEBThe child care program is a wonderful place to help children develop motor skills. “Motor skills” is a broad category that includes a wide variety of abilities — from …

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