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.