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Published:July 2011
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Contents
Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Early Care and Early Education Programs (3rd Edition)
By
American Academy of Pediatrics;
American Academy of Pediatrics
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American Public Health Association;
American Public Health Association
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National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
Author
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American Academy of Pediatrics
ISBN electronic:
978-1-58110-642-8
Publication date:
July 2011
A newer edition is now available:
Latest edition
The 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 650+ standards including a new Preventing Childhood Obesity in Early Care and Education Programs standards: Includes standards in all areas - Expanded discussion of all standards, Easy-to-read 2-column format: Chapters include: Staffing / Program Activities for Health Development / Healthy Promotion and Protection / Nutrition and Food Service / Facilities, Supplies and Equipment / Playgrounds and Transportation / Infectious Diseases / Children with Special Health Care Needs / Administration / Licensing and Community Action.
