Explain How To Establish And Maintain A Safe Healthy Learning Environment

Goal # 1: To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment Safety at Precious Moments Daycare is our utmost priority as well as a very important daily task. A child’s growth is essentially influenced by a safe and healthy environment this is why it is very important to follow our licensing regulations. We arrive fifteen minutes before the 1st child arrives to ensure we go over our daily safety checklist, this includes making sure electrical outlets are covered and cords are our to children’s reach, smoke/fire alarm are in working order, all means of egress; are not being blocked. I believe that caregivers with a solid background in childhood development, effective communication skills, and the ability to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences are much more beneficial to a young child’s education than someone without one or all of these qualities. It is important to keep up on trainings, this also helps us caregivers keep up-to-date with new and improved ways to care for our children. In our daycare we practice monthly fire drills as well as shelter in place twice a year. Security is very critical, parents know that if a person is not listed on the emergency list, he/she may not pick up the child/ren furthermore, if person is
listed they would need to bring proper identification before we can release the child.
Bathroom toilets and sinks are accessible to children by providing stepping stool. Hands must be washed, with antibacterial soap, before and after eating, after using the bathroom, after playing outdoors and whenever dirty. The entire facility is cleaned and sanitized daily after children leave. Bathrooms are stocked with toilet paper, paper towels and are sanitary.
I offer a wide variety of healthy snacks and meals during different times of the day.
Children that attend our daycare are given a balanced meal with the right portion for their age group. We participate with the CACFP program that teaches us and helps us provide good nutrition. Children enjoy meals at our daycare because we make it healthy but, also fun and with a diverse menu. I incorporate different foods from various areas of the world, we have served Latin, Italian, Chinese, American, German meals. Children never get bored of the food they eat at my daycare, at times they ask for a plate to take home. Parents are aware that if the snacks they might bring for their children, must be
healthy.
I provide children in my program with many activities throughout the day. There are different areas with age appropriate toys for children to explore and learn. I am Freedom of Movement certified, infants learn and get stronger while being free to move and explore. Children practice yoga through music, this is called MOGA I have an instructor that comes in once a week to do MOGA with the kids. MOGA helps with Gross and Fine motor skills. I follow a daily routine to include free play, reading time, playdough, sand/water play, arts and crafts, music and dancing to promote growth and strength.