ECE 59 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition Issues in the Child Care Setting

    Recent Professors
    Lisa S. Gerber, Lorena Z. Gonzalez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Teaches essential information and skills regarding health, safety, and nutrition in early care and education settings, including relevant laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and current best practices. Emphasizes collaboration with families, health professionals, and agencies. Includes prevention strategies, nutrition, and meal planning for various ages and planning educational experiences integrated into daily routines designed to teach children positive health, safety, and nutrition. Appropriate for teachers, childcare providers, parents, kinship guardians, foster families, and others who care for young children. May be offered in Spanish or in a bilingual format. May be offered in a distance-learning format.
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:30pm–8:35pm, Thu 6:30pm–9:35pm