DESCRIPTION
This module presents the topic of the importance of maintaining a healthy environment and expectations for staff in regard to cleaning, classroom hygiene, and illness policies.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Expectations in handwashing and general hygiene.
- Implement guidelines in the classroom for washing toys and general cleaning schedules.
- Implement a health policy and daily health check for children.
HANDOUT
Clean and Healthy Classrooms Handout
RESOURCES
Books
The ABCs of Safe & Healthy Child Care: A Handbook for Child Care Providers
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-abcs-of-safe-healthy-child-care-a-handbook-for-child-care-providers-centers-for-dise-control-and-prevention/6881896
Articles
Carmen Choi. How to Effectively Track Health Info at Preschool.
https://www.himama.com/blog/preschool-health-info/
Safe and Effective Cleaning in an Early Learning Environment.
https://good2knownetwork.org/safe-and-effective-cleaning-in-an-early-learning-environment/
Videos
Health and Safety in Child Care Setting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxV5VUHzDi0
Podcast
“Teachers, Toddlers, & Tissues,” The Common Cold
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cdY7dVt4a92V8jpL89M0W
“Teachers, Toddlers, & Tissues,” a Podcast on Health & Child Care
“Teachers, Toddlers, & Tissues,” a Podcast on Health & Child Care – good2know
Healthy Hands Hygiene (A Cup of Health with CDC)
https://tools.cdc.gov/medialibrary/index.aspx#/media/id/342201
FOR FURTHER STUDY
Martin Luther College Courses
EDU8102 Operation & Management of ECE
EDU8112 Health and Safety in Early Childhood
