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Module 1: A Healthy Environment
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Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include: (p.3)
• clean work and play areas.
• proper hygiene practices.
• implementation and routine practice of a written health policy.
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Key Point
Establishing and following a written policy is an effective way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
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How do you know if your program has a written policy? (p.3)
• A notebook containing policies should be accessible to all staff
• Given to you when you start• Rules posted for families
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Why should policies be written? (p.3)
• Ensures parents and child care professionals are aware of policies
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How is each of the senses used to observe a child? Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to
observe warning signs? (p.4)
• A healthy child looks healthy. Use all of our senses: sight, touch, taste, sound, and small. You cannot make a complete observation based on 1 small detail. For example, a red eyelid may not mean the presence of Pink Eye.
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The three A’s of a healthy child are: Appetite, Appearance and Activity.
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Appetite (p.4)
• Can eat a substantial amount of food at times
• Will consume a variety of foods
• Is interested in eating
• Appears content after meals and snacks
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Appearance (p.4)
• Has clear, bright eyes
• Has clear skin
• Has well-developed muscles
• Gains steadily in height and body weight
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Activity (p.4)
• Has plenty of energy
• Is alert
• Sleeps soundly
• Has few aches and pains
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Is a child with a short-term emotional illness or disability a child with special needs? (p. 5)
• No, the term “special needs” refers to those who have physical, emotional, and behavioral conditions that delay or affect development
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Can you give examples of short-term illnesses or disabilities? (p.5)
• Ear infection vs. hearing loss
• Distressed over fight with other child
• Cold vs. asthma
• Sprained ankle vs. foot deformity
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• Draw a healthy or sick child. List the characteristics of the child next to your drawing.
• Notes (Uses information from pages 7-8)
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Daily Health Checks (p.7)
Daily health checks are a good way of preventing, identifying, and controlling illness in a child care environment.
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Daily Health ChecksBehavior (p.7)
•General mood:•Unusually quiet, restless, irritable
•Severe coughing or sneezing•Unusual behavior •Activity level•Breathing difficulty •Severe coughing/sneezing•Hoarseness
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Daily Health ChecksFace and Body (p.7)
• Skin color• Spots or rashes• Swelling or bruising• Sores• Discharge (eyes, nose, ears)• Eyes red, irritated, sensitive to light
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What other signs have you observed in children as part of a Daily Health Check? (p.8)
•Fever (over 101*F taken orally)•Vomiting (all or part of food consumed
recently)•Bowel movement (color, odor, frequency)•Skin marks (rashes or bruises)
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Dehydration, Heat Exhaustionand Heat Stroke (p.11)
Knowing the signs of illness in children is very important, but responding quickly to these signs is equally important. Depending upon the type and severity of the symptom, a caregiver may do one or more of these things:
1. Call the parents, and if necessary, suggest to the parents that the child needs medicalattention.
2. Call 911.3. Isolate the child until parents and/or
paramedics arrive.4. Watch the child closely; notify and be ready
to discuss your observations with parents and/or paramedics.
It is very important to watch for signs of dehydration when a child in your care suffers from fever, diarrhea, or vomiting.
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Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (p.11)
For Dehydration:
Watch for the following signs:
• Dry to very dry mouth
• Little to no tears when crying
• Less active than usual, or very fussy
• Infant will wet less than 6 diapers a day, a child will make fewer trips to the restroom than he normally does
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Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (p.11)
If dehydration is severe, the following will occur:
• Eyes are sunken
• Hands and feet are cool and blotchy
• Pulse may seem weak and fast
• Child will not urinate for hours
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Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke p.11
The steps to prevent dehydration are dependent on the child’s symptoms, and can include:
• For mild diarrhea, do not give milk; it has a high concentration of minerals and salt which could be dangerous to a child with diarrhea.
• For vomiting, stop giving solid food, and give water at 30 to 60 minute intervals.
• For both diarrhea and vomiting, stop the child’s normal diet and give electrolytes.
• Do not give a child sports drinks or any other similar drink made for adults.
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Heat Exhaustion (p.12)Heat exhaustion occurs when someone who is not used to very hot weather does not get enough liquid and salt. The condition is caused by excessive sweating. The person’s skin becomes pale and clammy, and the person feels sick, dizzy, and/or faint. Pulse rate and breathing become rapid, and a headache or muscle cramps may develop. Take action!
1. Lay the person down in a cool, quiet place, with feet raised a little.
2. Loosen any tight clothing and supply water to drink.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to each quart of water.
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Heat Stroke (p.12)Here’s what to do if you observe these conditions:
1.Anyone who has heat stroke should receive medical attention. If you suspect heatstroke, call 911.
While waiting for emergency Medical Services (EMS) to arrive:
2. Remove clothing and wrap the person in a cold wet sheet, or sponge with cold or tepid water.
3. Fan the person by hand, with an electric fan, or with a hairdryer set to cold.
4. When his or her temperature drops to 101 degrees Fahrenheit, place the person in the recovery position.
5.Cover the person with a dry sheet and continue to fan. If his or her temperature rises again, repeat the cooling procedure.
• A caregiver should know the signs of illness in children and be prepared to take appropriate action.
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Key Point
It is important to recognize and respond appropriately to signs of illness in the children in your care, both for their well-being and for the prevention of illness and disease within your program.
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Most Common Childhood IllnessesChicken Pox (p.18)
• Slight fever
• Fine blisters, first on scalp, then on face and body
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Common Cold (p.18)
• Runny nose• Watery eyes• Chills• Malaise (ill feeling)• Usually no fever• Lethargic (sluggish)
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Flu (p.18)
(Review the information on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website (www.cdc.org) regarding flu pandemic in child care.)
• High fever• Chills• Headache• Sore throat• Muscle pain• Sneezing• Can develop chest pain and cough
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Diarrhea-Related Disease (p.19)
• Loose or watery stools
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomachache
• Headache
• Fever
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Conjunctivitis (p.19)
(Eye Infection; Pink eye)
• Red eye or eyes
• Discharge from one or both eyes
• Crusted lid or lids
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Giardiasis (p.19)
• Parasite found in the stools
• Diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramps
• Weight loss and weakness
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Allergic Reactions/Anaphylaxis (p.19)
• Rashes
• Swelling of Throat
• Difficulty breathing
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RSV
(Respiratory Synctial Virus) p.19
• Wheezing and cough
• Blue color around lips
• Rapid breathing
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Lice (p.20)
• Itchy scalp
• Nits (eggs)
• Small, red bumps or sores from scratching
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Key Point
Responding in a correct and timely manner when a child displays a symptom or symptoms of a communicable disease is an excellent way of preventing communicable diseases in a child care program.
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We should isolate a child if we see:• Severe coughing• Difficult or rapid breathing• Stiff neck• Diarrhea• Temperature 101*F or over• Conjunctivitis • Exposed or open skin lesions• Unusually dark urine• Gray or white stool
It is important to note that this is not a complete list. Be sure to consult the written policies of your child care program.
Isolation still requires direct supervision
(p.21)
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Key Point
Universal Precautions is a strategy which requires caregivers to treat blood or any bodily fluid of all persons as potential sources of infection, and its core principle is that proper hygiene and sanitary conditions are critical in communicable disease control.
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Universal Precautions (p.24)
• Use Universal Precautions when handling bodily fluids of any kind. • Wear gloves.• Throw disposable gloves away after one use. • Do not get any bodily fluid in your eyes, nose, mouth, or near an open
sore.• Clean and disinfect any surfaces and mops that come into contact with
a bodily fluid (a common and inexpensive disinfectant is 1/4 cup of bleach to 1 gallon of water).
• Discard fluid and fluid-contaminated materials in a tightly secured bag.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after cleaning up bodily fluids.• Change diapers on non-porous surfaces (usually plastic).• Do not share personal hygiene items such as toothbrushes.• Use disposable sheaths on thermometers.• Wash linens and clothing that have become contaminated separately
from other laundry. Use 1/4 cup of bleach in the wash load. Place contaminated clothes in a tightly sealed bag to be taken home and washed.
• Do not allow babies and toddlers to share teething toys.Sanitize these after use.
• Teach children not to pick off scabs.• Cover open wounds on both children and caregivers.
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Activity: Changing a Glove (p.25)
Notes:• Avoid snapping gloves, this will avoid
causing germs to spray
Activity: Changing a Diaper and Hand Washing Notes:
• Teach childrens to wash hands thoroughly by teaching them to sing “Happy Birthday” 2x as he washes, then rinses his hands.
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Key Point
Proper personal hygiene is the most effective way of preventing the spread of germs and diseases in a child care setting.
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Your Response to Signs of Illness in Children (p.26)
A. During small group time, you notice Charles is having difficulty breathing and is wheezing. What do you do?
Assume this could be life-threatening.
Call Charles’ parents and 911.
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Your Response to Signs of Illness in Children (p.26)
B. At the dramatic play center, you notice Chelsea scratching the back of her head vigorously. What do you do?
• Check for lice, scabies, and/or rash.• If there are lice, send Chelsea home with
information. Sanitize dress-up clothes, carpet, stuffed animals and all other cloth items.
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Your Response to Signs of Illness in Children (p.26)
C. While at the sensory table, Chanciesneezes into the water. What do you do?
• Ask Chancie to blow his nose and wash his hands.
• Change the water at the sensory table. • Sanitize during the water change. • Make sure all children wash their hands
before and after using the sensory table.
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Your Response to Signs of Illness in Children (p.26)
D. Later in the day, the snack center is set up as a green grocery. Children come with a little straw basket to select crunchy vegetables for snack time. Chancie is shopping. He nibbles a few vegetables, but then complains of a stomach ache. What do you do?
Monitor Chancie closely. He may be sick, or he may dislike the raw vegetables, and this morning’s sneeze was only coincidental.
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Your Response to Signs of Illness in Children (p.27)
E. In the free-art center, Chu-lin is helping a teaching assistant mix dry tempera powder. Suddenly, her face becomes red and she begins to cough. What should you do?
This was a “trick” question. Do not mix dry tempera paint or dry paper mache in the presence of young children. Ask the class to discuss other hazards that may occur during art projects, such as accidental ingestion, allergic reactions, and accidents such as slips, falls, cuts, etc.
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Your Response to Signs of Illness in Children (p.27)
F. After playing in an outdoor learning center, you notice blister-like sores on Chaka’s arm. What should you do?
Understand that this might be the sign of a communicable illness or disease. Call the parents and suggest they seek prompt medical attention. Isolate the child until he is seen by a doctor.
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Your Response to Signs of Illness in Children (p.27)
G. Charlotte ate very little at lunch today and now she has her head on a table, complaining of a stomachache. What should you do?
Watch her closely and be ready to react to further signs of illness. Notify and discuss the signs with parents. If she is unable to participate in normal activities, she should be sent home.
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Your Response to Signs of Illness in Children (p.27)
H. Chico is difficult to awaken after a long nap. He is warm to the touch, and then vomits as you lead him to the bathroom. What should you do?
• Understand that this might be the sign of a communicable illness or disease.
• Call the parents and suggest they seek prompt medical attention.
• Isolate the child until he is seen by a doctor.
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The Role of Sanitation in Preventing Disease p.28
Items that should be sanitized as often as possible:
Toys, crib rails, restrooms, diapering areas, drinking fountains, computer keyboards, hands-on learning items and toys placed in mouth.
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The Role of Sanitation in Preventing Disease p.28
Inexpensive disinfectant solution: (from appendix)
Mix together:¼ cup of bleach1 gallon water
Replace solution daily.
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Key Pointpage 31
Safe and sanitary food practices help keep a child care program free of germs and disease and include using clean utensils and equipment; serving clean, wholesome food; applying correct storage and cooking techniques; employing clean, healthy workers; and practicing safe food-handling procedures.
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The administration of medication in a child care program is governed by Chapter 65C-20 and Chapter 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code, and must conform to other statutes, regulations and procedures.
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The Role of Administering Medicine in Preventing Illness
p.32
What should caregivers pay attention to while administering medication?
Name of recipient, dose, route, time and date of last dose according to the child’s medication log, whether or not the medicine is in its original package, permission slip from parent with signature, and what person(s) in the program are authorized to administer medication.
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The Role of Administering Medicine in Preventing Illness
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Why is it important to ensure that caregivers administer medication properly? What might the results of improperly administered medications be?
Over- or under-dose, hindrance to treatment of condition; complications to illness.
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Module 2: A Safe Environment
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Key Point
The characteristics of a safe child care environment are: potential hazards are at a minimum; the surroundings are neat and orderly; the children are constantly supervised; and caregivers have knowledge of and practice safety policies and procedures.
In a safe environment, hazards are kept to a minimum.
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Elements of a Safe Environment (p.36)
First aid kits : on a field tripFire extinguisher: kitchen fireSmoke detectors: closet fireEmergency phone number list: child eats a plant outside
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To prevent poisoning, keep chemicals out of children’s reach, follow safe food-handling procedures, obey directions found on medicine labels, and teach children not to place unfamiliar items (plants, liquids, objects etc.) in or near their mouths.
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Poisoning Activity: Poison Hazards by Season (p.37)
Spring and Summer: insecticides and garden chemicals; snakes and spiders; plants, bulbs and seeds, leaves, berries, and flowers; mushrooms (all wild mushrooms should be considered dangerous); food poisoning at picnics, gasoline, and spring cleaning products
Fall and Winter: Kerosene, antifreeze, leaves, berries, bulbs, cold and flu medications; improperly handled, prepared, or stored food at holiday gatherings.
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Poisoning Activity: Poison Hazards by Season (p.38)
*Winter holidays: holly, mistletoe, poinsettias, plants, tinsel, ornaments that look like candy or food that are not in their original packaging, alcohol, (which is very hazardous to small children) and medication and personal items brought in by family members, which are attraction to children because these things are new to them.
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“Look Alikes” p. 38
• Medicine can look like candy.• Powdered Cleanser can look like powdered
sugar.• Lamp oil or rubbing alcohol like bottled
water.• Pine cleaner can look like apple juice.• Motor oil can look like honey.• Shaving cream can look like whipped cream.• Alcoholic beverages and mouth wash can
look like juice drinks.• Dishwashing liquids can look like sports
drinks.• Hazardous sprays such as pesticides can be
mistaken for hairspray.
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In the event of an accident or poisoning, it is important to document the accident or incident in full detail.
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
While we are studying crib safety, it is a good time to talk about SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS is not a cause of death, but rather a classification for a manner of death.
Does anyone know the memory aid that helps us to remember how to place a baby in a sleeping position?
Back to sleep: place babies on their backs, not their stomachs to sleep
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Key Point
A child’s response to an injury or accidents depends on the adults and others around him.
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Support for Injured Children (p.41)
• Always be honest, but positive. Using positive words and non-verbal behaviors will help the child remain calm. Do not tell the child that something will not hurt if it will or if you do not know if it will or not.
• Remain calm. Being prepared for emergencies will help you achieve this. After the incident is over, and you are out of the child’s sight, you may (or may not) “fall apart.” Allow yourself to have a natural reaction to what you have just witnessed.
• Treat the child as a person. Do not ignore the injury or the child’s feelings.
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Support for Injured Children (p.41)
• Encourage the child to express his or her feelings. It is normal to cry when frightened or injured. Do not tell him not to cry or shame him for doing so.
• Allow the child to have as much control as possible. For example, ask, “Do you want to look at it?” and “Would you like me to stay here with you?” Let the child hold a brown cloth over an area that is bleeding. (A brown cloth will not show blood.)
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Support for Injured Children (p.41)
• Encourage the child to talk or think about something pleasant. Talk about a favorite pet or activity, sing songs, or tell stories.
• Explain unfamiliar procedures and equipment step-by-step. Children react better when they understand what is going on. (Adults do too!) Do not ignore the presence of “scary” people or things. Do not say, “That? Oh, that’s nothing. Ignore it.”
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Support for Injured Children (p.41)
• Determine the advantages and disadvantages of your presence during treatment. Often, medical staff can do a quicker and more thorough job if you leave the room. Ask the child what her preference is, and ask staff if you can accommodate that wish. If you leave the room, do not take all of your belongings, so the child will know you’re coming back. Tell the child where you will wait. Console her right after treatment.
• Bring a favorite toy or blanket to the emergency room.
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Support for Injured Children (p.41)
• Tell them that the doctors and nurses help people and take care of them when they are sick or hurt.
• Take an “emergency bag” with you to the hospital that contains paper, crayons, story books, small toys, and similar items.
• Watch your language! Be alert to what you say and how you say it. If you say, “We are going to sew up the cut on your arm,” the child may imagine the sewing machine he sees at home. Instead, say, “The doctor is going to fix your cut and you are going to feel better after he does that.” Avoid all medical
terms. Say, “Let me help you to hold still,” not “We are going to hold you down.”
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• Talk to the child at eye level. Children are empowered when they look at and talk to adults on an eye-to-eye level. Don’t stand over an injured child to talk to him.
• After treatment, the child may have a possible regression in behavior. He may be suddenly sucking his thumb and wetting his bed; she may develop a fear of strangers or become aggressive. Recommend a psychological service if the behavior is hurting himself or other people, or if it is prolonged.
Support for Injured Children (p.42)
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Support for Injured Children (p.42)
• After treatment, encourage the child to role-play and talk about how he feels. This will bring about closure and help the caregiver become aware of any issues the child might have. Consider using the experience in a learning center activity so that any children who witnessed the accident or injury can have closure as well.
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Key Point
The caregiver has important roles in injury prevention, and it is their responsibility to secure a safe environment for the children in their care.
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Preventing Injury and Accidentsp. 43
What are some of the roles a caregiver plays in injury prevention?
• Careful, constant supervision; maintaining a neat and orderly environment; teaching children safe behaviors; providing age and skill-level appropriate toys and games; having a person on the premises at all times who knows First Aid and/or CPR
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Preventing Injury and Accidentsp. 44
Activity: What can you see?Playground safety hazards:
• Sharp corners or objects (remove or cover)• Rusted or decrepit equipment (remove or replace)• Loose fitting bolts holding equipment together (remove
or repair)• Unfenced areas (Fence at least part of the area) • Retention pond or ditch (fence at least part of the
area)• Large tree- blocks view (caregive moves around to
privide constant supervision• Lack of sufficient ground cover (resilient surfacing)
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Activity: What can you see?
Near electrical outlets safety hazards:
• Unusual plugs (use safety plugs)• Toys near outlets (constant
supervision to keep children from sticking toy parts into outlets, move toys)
• Too many cords in one outlet (relocate some of the equipment)
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Preventing Injury and Accidentsp. 45
Activity: What can you see?Restrooms safety hazards:
• Hot water faucets (lower the water temperature, paint hot water faucet red and let children know what this means. See “Tap Water Scalds” in appendix of the participant’s guide
• Children can locks themselves in bathroom (install a lock that can be opened from the outside)
• Wet floor (clean up spills immediately)• Cabinet containing cleaning materials (install safety
latches on cabinets or move cleaning supplies to a locked cabinet)
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Activity: What can you see?
Playpens safety hazards:
• Small toys (allow nothing smaller than 1 ¼ inch)
• Rips and tears in playpen pads (replace them)
• Sharp objects in or near play pen (monitor and supervise the children at all times – how did that get there?)
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Key Pointpage 46
Caregivers should familiarize themselves with their child care program’s emergency procedures and evacuation drills.
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Key Pointpage 49
Transportation safety requirements state that children under 6 years of age must be in a car safety seat, an integrated car seat, or in safety belts. Violation of these requirements can result in fines and points on a driver’s record.
“Car Seats, Safety Belts and the Law”
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Car Seats, Seat Belts, and the Lawp. 49
There are 4 key points to remember when installing a car seat. What are they?
1. Location (where the vehicle is placed)
2. Direction (way they are facing)3. Seat Belt Path (should be
correctly threaded though the seat’s slot
4. Tightness (how firmly the seat is held in place)
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Module 3: Children and Nutrition
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Physical Development and Nutrition (p.54)
Nutrition is the process of nourishing or being nourished by the foods we eat and how our bodies use them. The food needs of infants, babies and children are essential for their growth and development.
Food experiences also have an impact on:
• Social skills or behaviors during meal times• Motor skills or dexterity in handling utensils
and foods• And more, as we will see in this module.
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Key Point
Each age group has specific nutritional needs that supply essential resources their bodies must have to grow and develop.
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Physical Development and Nutrition p.54
When we discuss the developmental skills related to eating for children, we consider 3 things:
1. Mouth patterns2. Hand and Body Skills3. Feeding Skills or Abilities
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NEVER
Prop A Bottle
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Key Point
When the right foods are introduced at the right time, nutritional needs are met, and skills develop properly.
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Videotape: Nutrition for Infants and Children
Let’s take a closer look at the nutritional needs of children by watching “Nutrition of Infants and Children.”
As we watch the video, look for these key words and phrases:
• “5 a day”• Allergies• Vegetarianism• Balanced diets• Obesity
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Key Point
Nutritional snacks and meals should be planned around guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The MyPlate p. 58
Write the five MyPlate food groups and at least 2 examples of foods from each group:
Food Groups Examples
1. Grains Oatmeal, bread, rice, spaghetti
2. Vegetables Carrots, broccoli, spinach,tomatoes
3. Fruit Apples, oranges, pears, fruit juice
4. Dairy Milk, yogurt, cheese
5. Protein Meats, eggs, beans, soyproducts, nuts, seeds
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Key Pointpage 59
Nutritional snacks and meals should be planned around guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The Roles of the Adult and Child at Mealtime p. 62
What kinds of equipment might children with special needs use?
•2- handled cup•Sippy cup for older children•Feeding tubes•Wrap around spoon•Non-slip plate•Chair with tray
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Have you ever seen a parent put a dangerous food in child’s lunch? What did you do?
•Remove the food from the child’s presence.
•Tell the parent why this food is inappropriate.
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Inappropriate Foods (p.64) Monitor and supervise meals and snack times
• Make sure children eat slowly.• Provide a calm, relaxed eating
environment.• Encourage them to sit quietly in their
places.• Remind them to chew food well before
swallowing and to eat small bites.• Teach them not to talk with their mouth
full, because they could inhale it into their “airway” that way.
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Inappropriate Foods (p.64)
Fix foods so they are easy to swallow
• Grind up tough foods.• Cut food into small pieces or thin strips.• Cut round foods, such as hot dogs, into strips
rather than slice them into round pieces.• Remove all bones from fish, chicken, and
meat.• Cook food until it is soft.• Take out seeds and pits from fruits.
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Inappropriate Foodsp. 65
Notes: • Firm, smooth, slippery= hot dogs, hard
candy, peanuts and grapes
• Small dry and hard = chips, nuts, seeds, small pieces of carrots
• Sticky or tough = peanut butter, meat, raisins
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• Make sure children eat slowly.
• Provide a calm, relaxed eating environment
• Encourage them to sit quietly in their places
• Remind them to chew food well before swallowing and eat small bites
• Teach them not to talk with their mouth full, because they could inhale it into their airway that way. 98
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• Grind up tough foods.
• Cut food into small pieces
• Cut round foods, such as hot dogs, into strips rather than slicing them into round pieces.
• Remove all bones from fish, chicken and meat.
• Cook food until it is soft.
• Take out seeds and pits from fruits.
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Key Point
When helping a choking child, it is as important to know what not to do as it is to know what to do.