Colds, stomach viruses, and ear infections top the list of common illnesses for infants and toddlers. Young children in child care centers and homes tend to get common illnesses more frequently than children who are not in group care. In many child care settings, illness moves quickly from one child to another. This lesson offers strategies to reduce the spread of germs in infant/toddler care and helps to assess current practices and develop ways to keep young children and adults healthy. (2 hours)
Objectives
- Learn about different levels of cleaning that are needed in a group child care setting.
- Discover what professionals can do to reduce or prevent the spread of germs that can make children sick.
- Learn ways to take care of yourself to avoid sickness and injury.
