Title: Develop a list of general health practices for adults and children in an early childhood education program.
Course: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-36) > Section: Analyzing Healthy and Safe Environments for Children

Development should include listing practices that ensure a healthy environment and prevent the spread of illness, such as those related to

- food preparation procedures
- cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection of equipment, materials, and surfaces
- standard hand-washing procedure
- mealtime behavior standards
- basic hygiene procedures.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the standards, laws, and regulations regarding a healthy learning environment?
- What are proper hand-washing techniques?
- What is the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting?

Communication

- How can the standards for a healthy learning environment be communicated to employees, families, and children?

Leadership

- What are universal precautions?
- How can one ensure that universal precautions are followed?
- What historical circumstances led to the formation of current health practices in the United States?

Management

- What training procedures and checks can be in place to ensure employees follow healthy practices?