DCF 40 Hours Child Care (HSAN) Health,
Safety, and Nutrition (2019)
Appetite - ANS A desire to eat.
Isolation Area - ANS A designated area for a child who becomes ill at the facility, which must be
away from the other, healthy children.
Safety Hazards - ANS Things in the environment that can be identified as dangerous to one's
health and welfare.
Communicable Disease - ANS Disease that can be spread from one person to another.
Disinfect - ANS To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals. This process does not
necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove all germs, but by killing germs on a surface after
cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
Impermeable Surface - ANS A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals, and other fluids.
These surfaces are required in areas such as changing stations, playpens, cots, and sleeping
mats.
Vaccine - ANS A product that protects an individual from contracting an infectious disease by
stimulating their immune system.
Health - ANS The total well-being of a person—including the physical, mental, and social
self—in the absence of disease or other abnormal conditions.
Clean - ANS To remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and washing with soap (or
detergent) and water. The process does not necessarily kill germs, but lowers the risk of
spreading infection.
Evacuation Plan - ANS Procedures for getting children and staff out of a building; applied
during fire drills and other emergency situations.
Immunizations - ANS The process of administering a vaccine to make an individual protected
from contracting an infectious disease.
Nutrition - ANS The processes by which a person, animal, or plant takes in and utilizes food
substances.
,Sanitize - ANS The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level; including
properly cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep mats.
Child care programs have a responsibility to maintain an environment that will promote
children's health. What is health? - ANS Health is the total well-being of the child—including the
physical, emotional, social, and mental self—in the absence of disease or abnormal conditions.
Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include: - ANS
-Clean work and play areas
-Proper hygiene practices
-Implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Written policies regarding health practices are essential to maintaining a healthy environment in
your child care program. - ANS -All policies should be accessible to all staff
-At hire, employees should be given a copy of the policies
-Rules should be posted and given to families
Why is it important to have policies written? - ANS -To ensure parents and child care
professionals are aware of procedures
-To make sure everyone follows the same rules
Establishing and following a written policy is an effective way of maintaining a safe and healthy
child care program. - ANS Following your program's written health policies will help to ensure
that the children in your care have an environment that is as free of disease as possible.
Observation - ANS plays an essential role in determining a healthy environment and assists the
caregiver in assessing the state of a child's health.
A healthy child - ANS has a good appetite, appearance, and activity level.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child? - ANS We can use our senses—sight,
touch, sound, and smell—when checking for signs of wellness and/or illness.
Sight - ANS - look at the child's complexion; observe for signs of pain or discomfort, such as
limping, droopy eyes, or a runny nose
Sound - ANS - listen to how the child is breathing, or if they are coughing or sniffling; listen to
their words about how they are feeling
Touch - ANS - does the child feel warm to the touch; does the child flinch when you touch them
Smell - ANS - pay attention to how the child smells; for example, their breath
, Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning signs? - ANS You
cannot make a complete observation based on one small detail. For example, a red eyelid may
not mean the presence of pink eye.
Appetite - ANS -Can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal times
-Will consume a variety of foods
-Is interested in eating
-Appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - ANS -Has clear, bright eyes
-Has clear skin
-Has age-appropriate muscles
-Gains steadily in height and body weight
Activity - ANS -Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
-Is alert
-Sleeps soundly
-Has few aches and pains
An emotionally healthy child - ANS usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings.
A socially healthy child - ANS is friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and
enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
A mentally healthy child - ANS is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and
adaptable.
The three A's of a healthy child are: - ANS Appetite, Appearance, and Activity.
The term "special needs" - ANS refers to children who have medical, physical, emotional, or
behavioral conditions that delay or affect development.
Short term illness - ANS requires special attention for a brief period of time.
Short-term illness vs. long term illness - ANS -Ear infection vs. hearing loss
-A common cold vs. asthma
-A sprained ankle vs. a foot deformity
-Distress over a fight with another child vs. depression caused by a significant life event
Sick Child - ANS -Weepy or red eyes
-Sores, unusual spots, or rashes
-Looks tired
-Poor appetite
-Appears distressed
Safety, and Nutrition (2019)
Appetite - ANS A desire to eat.
Isolation Area - ANS A designated area for a child who becomes ill at the facility, which must be
away from the other, healthy children.
Safety Hazards - ANS Things in the environment that can be identified as dangerous to one's
health and welfare.
Communicable Disease - ANS Disease that can be spread from one person to another.
Disinfect - ANS To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals. This process does not
necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove all germs, but by killing germs on a surface after
cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
Impermeable Surface - ANS A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals, and other fluids.
These surfaces are required in areas such as changing stations, playpens, cots, and sleeping
mats.
Vaccine - ANS A product that protects an individual from contracting an infectious disease by
stimulating their immune system.
Health - ANS The total well-being of a person—including the physical, mental, and social
self—in the absence of disease or other abnormal conditions.
Clean - ANS To remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and washing with soap (or
detergent) and water. The process does not necessarily kill germs, but lowers the risk of
spreading infection.
Evacuation Plan - ANS Procedures for getting children and staff out of a building; applied
during fire drills and other emergency situations.
Immunizations - ANS The process of administering a vaccine to make an individual protected
from contracting an infectious disease.
Nutrition - ANS The processes by which a person, animal, or plant takes in and utilizes food
substances.
,Sanitize - ANS The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level; including
properly cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep mats.
Child care programs have a responsibility to maintain an environment that will promote
children's health. What is health? - ANS Health is the total well-being of the child—including the
physical, emotional, social, and mental self—in the absence of disease or abnormal conditions.
Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include: - ANS
-Clean work and play areas
-Proper hygiene practices
-Implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Written policies regarding health practices are essential to maintaining a healthy environment in
your child care program. - ANS -All policies should be accessible to all staff
-At hire, employees should be given a copy of the policies
-Rules should be posted and given to families
Why is it important to have policies written? - ANS -To ensure parents and child care
professionals are aware of procedures
-To make sure everyone follows the same rules
Establishing and following a written policy is an effective way of maintaining a safe and healthy
child care program. - ANS Following your program's written health policies will help to ensure
that the children in your care have an environment that is as free of disease as possible.
Observation - ANS plays an essential role in determining a healthy environment and assists the
caregiver in assessing the state of a child's health.
A healthy child - ANS has a good appetite, appearance, and activity level.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child? - ANS We can use our senses—sight,
touch, sound, and smell—when checking for signs of wellness and/or illness.
Sight - ANS - look at the child's complexion; observe for signs of pain or discomfort, such as
limping, droopy eyes, or a runny nose
Sound - ANS - listen to how the child is breathing, or if they are coughing or sniffling; listen to
their words about how they are feeling
Touch - ANS - does the child feel warm to the touch; does the child flinch when you touch them
Smell - ANS - pay attention to how the child smells; for example, their breath
, Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning signs? - ANS You
cannot make a complete observation based on one small detail. For example, a red eyelid may
not mean the presence of pink eye.
Appetite - ANS -Can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal times
-Will consume a variety of foods
-Is interested in eating
-Appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - ANS -Has clear, bright eyes
-Has clear skin
-Has age-appropriate muscles
-Gains steadily in height and body weight
Activity - ANS -Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
-Is alert
-Sleeps soundly
-Has few aches and pains
An emotionally healthy child - ANS usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings.
A socially healthy child - ANS is friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and
enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
A mentally healthy child - ANS is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and
adaptable.
The three A's of a healthy child are: - ANS Appetite, Appearance, and Activity.
The term "special needs" - ANS refers to children who have medical, physical, emotional, or
behavioral conditions that delay or affect development.
Short term illness - ANS requires special attention for a brief period of time.
Short-term illness vs. long term illness - ANS -Ear infection vs. hearing loss
-A common cold vs. asthma
-A sprained ankle vs. a foot deformity
-Distress over a fight with another child vs. depression caused by a significant life event
Sick Child - ANS -Weepy or red eyes
-Sores, unusual spots, or rashes
-Looks tired
-Poor appetite
-Appears distressed
