Keeping Children Healthy

Welcome ,

Maintaining a healthy environment is essential for the well-being of young children in early education settings. This course provides practical strategies for promoting wellness, maintaining cleanliness, and implementing health and safety procedures. Participants will learn how to perform health checks, manage health records, and ensure proper handwashing, toileting, and nap-time routines to prevent the spread of illness. By following best practices, educators can create a safe and sanitary space that supports children’s overall health and development.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key strategies to promote health and wellness in early childhood settings.
2. Implement procedures to maintain a germ-free and sanitary environment.
3. Conduct daily health checks to monitor children’s well-being.
4. Maintain accurate and up-to-date health records for children.
5. Follow best practices for handwashing, toileting, and nap-time routines.
6. Apply health and safety guidelines to prevent illness and support child well-being.

• Learning Level: 1
• CDA Content: 1
• Core Content: 2
• Training Hours: 3

Please download the following documents.