CHDEV 6 - Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education

    Recent Professors
    S. Brandl, M. Soublet, M. Price
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: None.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of CHDEV 6
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course covers laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and early childhood curriculum best practices related to child health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings for children from birth through middle childhood. This course covers the teacher's role in prevention strategies, detection, and management of communicable disease; medical issues associated with disabilities and chronic illness; physical health; mental health and safety for both children and adults; collaboration with families and health professionals; nutrition and meal planning. Integration of health, safety, and nutrition experiences into daily routines and program development for children from birth through middle childhood. Students are required to observe children in a group setting. (A, CSU)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:30am–10:45am