Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

The State University of New York via Coursera

Go to Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/health-and-safety-of-home-based-childcare-center

Introduction

Y​ou'll learn the fundamentals of establishing a safe, home-based childcare center.

Syllabus

Introduction: Family Policy Handbook Project

The intention of this module is to introduce you to the Home-Based Child Care Final Project, including the rubric which will be used to score your final project submission.

Safety and Prevention of Injuries

This module covers injury prevention and the importance of safety and training.

Physical Health and Young Children

This module focuses on physical health, including the benefits of exercise and how to reduce the spread of illnesses.

Nutrition in Early childhood

This module covers the importance of nutrition and the advantages of following federal guidelines when preparing weekly menus.

Mental Health and Wellness

This module focuses on emotional intelligence, the effects of stress and trauma, and strategies to teach social-emotional skills.

Preparing for Emergencies

This module covers the importance of having an emergency plan, caring for minor injuries, and incident reporting.