Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Early Care and Early Education Programs by American Public Health Association

The new 3rd edition contains updated guidelines on the development and evaluation of the health and safety of children in all types of early care and education settings - centers and family child care homes. Features 10 chapters of 686 standards and 39 appendices Total of 58 new standards and 15 new appendices New and revised standards in all areas Easy-to-read 2-column format Key areas of change include Use of early childhood mental health consultants and early education consultants Monitoring children's development and obtaining consent for screening Positive behavior management Limiting screen time Promoting physical activity Swaddling Read more