Title: Document a daily child health check.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II) > Section: Providing a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment

Documentation may include

- observing children and/or role playing using scenarios to detect physical symptoms of illness and changes in behavior
- following state regulations for preventing the spread of childhood illnesses or diseases.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Who conducts the daily health check?
- How are different observation techniques used?

Communication

- How should information about daily health checks be recorded?
- With whom should a child care provider discuss the daily health check if something abnormal is found?

Leadership

- What is the expected outcome of engaging in daily health checks?
- What are local, state, and federal guidelines for administering daily health checks in an early childhood setting?

Management

- What should be assessed during a daily health check?
- What are the criteria for assessing each point?
- What type of records should be kept regarding daily health checks?