Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Core Body of Knowledge
NY's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
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Area 5: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Area Statement
Children's safety at all times and in all settings is the first and foremost responsibility of adults who provide care for them. Safety encompasses not only the physical aspect but also the social and the emotional aspects.
Professionals working with young children must be knowledgeable of and meet all requirements dictated by laws and regulations regarding health, safety and nutrition. These include regular maintenance of the physical environment and all materials and equipment accessible to children; familiarity with signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and of domestic violence as well as the course of action to take whenever necessary as mandated reporters; understanding of the importance of good nutrition to support healthy growth and physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development; and recognition of their role as advocates for policies and procedures that ensure the welfare of children and families.
Competencies
Here is a list of the competencies in this area. Click on a competency to view its details.
The professional working with young children:
Essential Training Topics
Maintains Children's Health Records
Follows Proper Regulatory Agency Procedure
Takes Appropriate Health Precautions
Encourages Positive Health Behaviors
Ensure Safe Learning Environment
Emergencies and Injuries
Food Safety
Mealtime Experience
Nutrition Habits
Communicate Nutrition with Families
Resources for Area 5
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