Course Catalog Information (24-25)
CD 64
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child
Course Description
Introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child health safety and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. Focus is put on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children. (This course meets the California State requirements for health,safety and nutrition, National Association Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standard 1. Promoting Child Development and Learning; 1a,1b and 1c and Standard 5. Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum; 5a, 5b and 5c. National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Standards 1, 3 and 4 and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards 1, 2 and 3.)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the importance of nutrition in the health and development of young children in childcare settings.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
- .