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ERIC Number: EJ595646
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Family Child Care Homes Need Health and Safety Training and an Emergency Rescue System.
Shallcross, Mary Ann
Young Children, v54 n5 p70-73 Sep 1999
Argues that current training in child safety, health, and emergency response are not adequate for family childcare providers. Concludes that preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), preventing injury, providing safe outdoor play areas, controlling the spread of illness, and being prepared for emergencies must be of major concern and ongoing training. (SD)
Descriptors: Accidents, Child Health, Child Welfare, Childhood Needs, Early Childhood Education, Family Day Care, First Aid, Health Programs, Infant Care, Injuries, Preventive Medicine, Safety, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Training, Training Objectives
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: National Association Educ of Young Children; Preventive Education