Unit One: Health and Safety Learning Environment
IN THIS LESSON
Unit 1: Free Sample Lesson — Classroom Safety & Health Preview
Welcome to the free preview of the Early Childhood Excellence Series! This sample lesson highlights core strategies for maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally supportive early childhood environment.
Infants: Safe sleep protocols (Back to Sleep), choke hazard mitigation, and daily toy sanitization.
Toddlers: Low-shelf accessibility, anchored furniture, fall zone padding, and handwashing routines.
Preschoolers: Classroom zoning to eliminate running lanes and child-led sanitation routines.
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Key Regulatory & Compliance Standards
PA Key Health & Safety Guidelines — Pennsylvania standards for required pre-service health, safety, and mandated reporter requirements.
Caring for Our Children Standards — National health and safety performance guidelines for early care and education programs.
PA DHS Child Care Regulations — State compliance regulations for Center, Group, and Family Child Care Facilities.
Keep Kids Safe PA — Pennsylvania child abuse reporting resources and Act 31 compliance training.