The fourth edition contains guidelines on the development and evaluation of the health and safety of children in early care and education settings. This guide features 10 chapters of more than 650 standards and dozens of appendixes with valuable supplemental information, forms, and tools.
 
KEY FEATURES:

More than 100 updated standards and appendixes
Updated appendixes, including Signs and Symptoms Chart, Recommended Immunization Schedule, and Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
Completely revised and updated topics on environmental health, infectious diseases, and nutrition

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Staffing
Program activities for healthy development
Health promotion and protection
Nutrition and food service
Facilities, supplies, equipment, and environmental health
Play areas and playgrounds, and transportation
Infectious diseases
Children with special health care needs and disabilities
Administration
Licensing and community action
And more