Keeping children healthy and safe should be the top priority for all child care providers. This lesson addresses the key areas of hand washing, the use of sanitizers, and the safety of indoor and outdoor play equipment. Learn the latest research-based information and best ways to keep the children in your care healthy and safe. (2 hours)
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Lesson objectives
- Describe how and why cleaning, sanitizing, or disinfecting should be used.
- Demonstrate how to properly wash hands, and list at least seven times of day when hands should be washed.
- Recognize actions that help prevent the spread of illness in child care facilities.
- Understand how to use a safety checklist to inspect playground equipment.
