Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center
Learn essential safety, nutrition, and wellness practices for operating a successful home-based childcare center.
Learn essential safety, nutrition, and wellness practices for operating a successful home-based childcare center.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Home-Based Child Care Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Create comprehensive safety protocols for childcare environments
Implement effective illness prevention strategies
Develop nutritious meal planning following federal guidelines
Establish emergency preparedness procedures
Support children's mental health and social-emotional development
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.25 Hours PreRecorded video
Peer review assignments
Access on Mobile, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers the essential aspects of establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy home-based childcare center. Students learn about injury prevention, physical health maintenance, nutrition planning, mental health and wellness support, and emergency preparedness. The course includes practical guidance on developing a Family Policy Handbook, focusing on safety protocols, staff training requirements, illness prevention, nutrition guidelines, and emergency planning.
Introduction: Family Policy Handbook Project
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Safety and Prevention of Injuries
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Physical Health and Young Children
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Nutrition in Early childhood
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Mental Health and Wellness
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Preparing for Emergencies
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Experienced Early Childhood Development Instructor at SUNY Jefferson Community College
JoLynn Fiorentino is an instructor of Early Childhood Development at SUNY Jefferson Community College, bringing over 25 years of experience in working with young children, primarily aged 18 months to 5 years. Her background includes teaching reading and kindergarten in public schools before joining Jefferson Community College. JoLynn holds a bachelor's degree in Childcare Administration and a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Literacy from SUNY Potsdam. She is certified by New York State in Childhood Education (Birth-2 and Grades 1-6) and Literacy (Grades B-6).At Jefferson Community College, JoLynn teaches courses such as "Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center" and "Introduction to Early Childhood," where she equips future educators with essential skills and knowledge for nurturing young children. Her extensive experience and dedication to early childhood education make her a valuable resource for students pursuing careers in this field.
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