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Bender, Lisa – UNICEF, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made the assessment that COVID-19 (coronavirus) can be characterised as a pandemic and the virus has now spread to many countries and territories. While a lot is still unknown about the virus that causes COVID-19, we do know that it is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Prevention, Child Safety
Hawes, Hugh, Ed.; Scotchmer, Christine, Ed. – 1993
This book is designed for those who work with children and who believe that children, in schools and as family members, need to be considered partners in spreading health messages as well as benefiting from them. It contains the messages included in "Facts for Life," a handbook that presents practical, low-cost ways of protecting…
Descriptors: Birth, Breastfeeding, Child Health, Child Safety
Networks, 1994
This newsletter addresses managing the spread of communicable diseases in childhood settings as well as educational program concerns for children who are HIV infected. Noting that communicable diseases are a source of concern no matter how minor they might appear, the newsletter suggests that it is important for individuals who work with the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Caregivers, Child Health, Child Safety
United Nations Children's Fund, New York, NY. – 2002
Noting that each year nearly 11 million children die from preventable causes before reaching their fifth birthday, this handbook contains practical, low-cost ways of protecting children's lives and health. The handbook is directed to those in positions to communicate the information to families, such as health workers, teachers, government…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Birth, Breastfeeding, Child Development
Aronson, Susan S., Ed. – 2002
Noting that the health component of child care should be planned to respond to the developmental patterns of young children, this manual was developed as a reference and resource guide for program directors and teachers of young children and can be used as a textbook for adult learners. The manual, based on national standards and reviewed by…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Care, Child Health, Child Neglect
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1986
Addresses the following issues confronting health and safety in child care: minimizing injuries, controlling diseases, managing classroom environment, and promoting health. (HOD)
Descriptors: Child Safety, Day Care, Disease Control, Early Childhood Education
Hale, Cynthia M.; Polder, Jacquelyn A. – 1997
Recognizing the importance of maintaining a safe and healthy child care setting, this manual for home or center child care providers contains information and guidelines to help providers maintain child health and reduce sickness and injuries. Part 1, "Introduction," describes how diseases are spread and how to prevent and prepare for unintentional…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Health, Child Safety, Children
Arkansas State Dept. of Health, Little Rock. – 1997
This handbook gives Arkansas child care providers current information on child and caregiver health, child illness, and development. The 16 chapters are: (1) "Child Growth and Development," on typical development from birth through 6 years; (2) "Children's Health Histories, Physical Exams and Immunizations," including…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Abuse, Child Caregivers
Child Care Employee Project, Berkeley, CA. – 1984
Organized into three sections, these resource materials provide basic information for child caregivers about occupational hazards associated with child care work; personnel policies, staff burnout and environmental stressors; and employee rights. Contents of the first section include a general discussion of health and safety hazards in child care…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Safety, Day Care, Disease Control
National School Safety Center, Malibu, CA. – 1990
This document presents a set of child safety curriculum guidelines intended to help prevent child victimization and to promote safer living and learning environments for children and adolescents across America. These guidelines were developed to help educators, law enforcement personnel, and members of other youth-serving agencies teach children…
Descriptors: Bullying, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Safety
2003
The Illinois Early Learning Project (IEL) is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education to provide information resources on early learning and training related to implementing the Illinois Early Learning Standards for parents and for early childhood personnel in all settings. The IEL tip sheets offer suggestions to parents and early childhood…
Descriptors: Child Care Centers, Child Development, Child Health, Child Safety
Canadian Paediatric Society, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1994
Written by pediatricians, this book is designed to bring vital health information to caregivers providing child care in their homes. It provides caregivers with practical answers to common questions about children's health, safety, and well-being. The guide is divided in six sections. The Health section contains a simple practical strategy for…
Descriptors: Allergy, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers, Child Health
American Public Health Association, Washington, DC. – 1992
This document presents a set of standards to be used in planning and establishing a high quality child care program. The standards are based on the recommendations of technical panels that studied particular facets in child care and are intended to serve as goals for practice and guidelines for implementation. The nine chapters of the text address…
Descriptors: Certification, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Child Health