This course focuses on the physical and psychological safety, health, and nutritional needs of children from birth to age 8 and how to meet children’s needs in group settings. Topics include physical and mental health, standards and licensing guidelines, safe and healthy environments, preventing and responding to emergencies, child abuse and neglect, planning educational experiences, and partnering with families. Students will be required to complete 10 online health and safety training modules through the New Hampshire Health & Safety Training Program, which is mandated by the Child Care Licensing Bureau, in order to be eligible to work in any early childhood program. It should be noted that CPR and First Aid information is covered in this course; however, certification is NOT part of the course. Prerequisites: None