Child Care Safety
(zip code 90807, near Lakewood)
With the recent H1N1 flu outbreak, here are some resources for child care providers and
parents . . . good hand hygiene . . . Wash hands upon arrival . . . and when moving from one child care group
to another. . . . Wash hands before and after: Eating, Handling food, Giving medication, Playing in water that is used by more than
one person.
SELECT TOYS WITH CARE
Choose carefully. Look for good design and quality construction in the toys you buy. Watch out for
toys that have sharp edges, small parts, or sharp points. Avoid toys that produce extremely loud noises that can damage hearing and
propelled objects that can injure eyes.
Child Care Safety Checklist for Parents -- by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
CRIBS: Make sure cribs meet current national safety standards and are in good condition. Look for a certification safety seal. Older
cribs may not meet current standards.
. . . for home child care providers, parents and guardians, educators, and anyone who wants information
on how to prevent foodborne illness.
Three factors are involved in safety in child care: The surroundings or
environment, the practices of the child care providers, and the behavior or the children.
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yard.