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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 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 Agriculture.

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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, providers are responsible …

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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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Guidelines for Choosing Nutritious Foods for Children in

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Things to Consider when Planning for Physical Activities in Child …

WebChildhood obesity is a growing problem in early childhood. Child care providers can play an important role in preventing obesity by helping children stay active …

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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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Nutrition and Physical Activity in Child Care

WebEnsuring that children grow and thrive is an essential part of the child care provider’s job. Feeding infants appropriately, serving well-balanced meals and snacks, …

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Play Activities to Encourage Motor Development in Child Care

WebPlay is crucial to the development of children’s gross and fine motor skills. Through play, children practice and perfect control and coordination of large body …

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Tips for Child Care Providers to Promote Healthy Attitudes

WebAs children grow and experience new foods, child care providers may notice changes in eating habits or attitudes about certain foods. The following are important tips …

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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 Agriculture.

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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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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 storage …

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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 Agriculture.

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Planning a Successful Sand and Water Center

WebAvoid placing the sand and water center on a carpeted area. If you are going to set up water activities indoors, place mats or towels on the floor under the area to …

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Preventing the Spread of Germs During Toileting

WebChild care providers can make toilet learning smoother and prevent the spread of germs from one child to another by remembering these basic toilet learning …

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What Child Care Providers Need to Know about Identifying

WebChild care providers are often the first people to notice that a child is being abused or neglected. Because child care providers spend so much time each day with children, …

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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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10 Steps to Change a Diaper in a Child Care Setting

WebDispose of gloves. Wipe your hands and the child’s hands. Use separate wipes for yourself and the child. Dispose of wipes. Put on the clean diaper. Use facial or …

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