INDEX

A

Abdominal pain. See under Pain1

Abrasions. See Cuts1

Abuse. See Child abuse1

Abusive language 1, 2

Academic credentials 1

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine 1

Accessibility 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Accommodations 1

Accreditation 1

certificates 1

Action plan 1

Adaptive equipment 1, 2, 3

See also Equipment1

Adhesives 1

Admission agreements 1, 2

Advisory groups

for child care facilities 1

Age requirement

of drivers 1

of lead teachers 1

Aggressive behavior. See Behavior, aggressive1, 2

Air

exchange 1

quality 1

Air bags 1

Air conditioning 1

Air dry 1, 2

Air pollution. See Indoor air pollution1

Airways 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Alarms 1, 2

Alcohol 1, 2, 3

Allergies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

reactions 1, 2, 3, 4

Alternative means of compliance. See under Compliance1, 2

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology 1

American Academy of Family Physicians 1

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 1

American Academy of Pediatrics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance 1

American Association for Health Education 1

American Association of Family and Consumer Services 1

American Automobile Association 1

American Cancer Society 1

American College of Emergency Physician 1

American Diabetes Association 1

American Dietetic Association 1, 2

American Furniture Manufacturers Association 1

American Gas Association 1

American Heart Association 1, 2

American Lifeguard Association 1

American Lung Association 1

American National Standards Institute 1

American Nurses Association 1

American Public Health Association 1, 2

American Red Cross 1, 2

American School Food Service Association 1

American Society for Testing and Materials 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 1

Americans with Disabilities Act 1, 2, 3, 4

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines 1

Animals 1, 2, 3

waste 1, 2

See also specific types (e.g. Dogs, Pets, etc.)1

Antibiotic treatment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Anti-convulsant medications. See under Medications1

Antisiphon ballcocks 1

Appliances 1

Art activities 1

Art and Creative Materials Institute 1

Arts and crafts materials 1, 2

Asbestos 1, 2

encapsulated 1

Assessment of facility. See under Children with special needs1, 2

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 1

Asthma 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

care plan 1, 2

symptoms 1

triggers 1, 2

Attachment 1

Authorized contact

for notification of emergencies 1

pick-up 1, 2

B

Baby bottles. See Bottles1

Baby walkers 1

Backflow preventers 1

Background checks 1

Index

Bacteria 1, 2

Ballcocks. See Antisiphon ballcocks1

Balloons 1

Balls 1

Bandages 1, 2, 3

Barriers 1, 2, 3, 4

Baseboard heaters. See under Heating equipment1

Basements 1, 2

Bathing 1

Bathrooms 1, 2, 3, 4

for ill children 1

sanitation 1

Bathtubs 1, 2

BB guns 1

Beating. See Corporal punishment1

Bedding 1

See also Bunk beds; Cribs; Sleeping1, 2

Bedrooms. See Sleeping areas1, 2

Behavior management 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Behavior, aggressive 1, 2, 3, 4

Bibs 1

Bicycles

helmets 1

Binding, restricting movement 1, 2

Bites 1

animal 1

human. See Biting1

insect 1

Biting 1, 2, 3, 4

Blankets 1

Bleach solution 1

See also Cleaning and sanitation1, 2

Bleeding 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Blizzards

evacuation plan 1

Blocked airway. See Management of a blocked airway and rescue breathing1

Blood 1, 2, 3, 4

exposure 1

exposure prevention 1, 2, 3

in stools 1, 2, 3, 4

See also Standard precautions1

Blood pressure 1

Bloodborne pathogens 1

regulations 1, 2

transmission 1, 2, 3, 4

See also Standard precautions1

Body fluids 1, 2, 3

exposure prevention 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Bomb threat

evacuation plan 1

Booster seats 1

Bottle feeding 1, 2

Bottle propping 1

Bottles 1, 2, 3

cleaning and sanitizing 1, 2

fed to wrong child 1

proper labeling 1

ready-to-feed 1

refrigeration 1

warming 1

Bottles, spray. See Spray bottles1

Bows and arrows 1

Boy Scouts 1

Breaks, work 1

Breathing, rescue. See Management of a blocked airway and rescue breathing1

Bruises 1

Budgets 1

Building Officials and Code Administrators International 1

Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Burns 1, 2

See also Sunburn1

Buses. See under Motor vehicles1

C

Camp sinks. See under Sinks1

Campylobacter gastroenteritis 1, 2, 3

Canadian Paediatric Society 1

Canadian Standards Association 1

Candy 1

Cap pistols 1

Car safety. See Vehicle child restraint systems1

Car seats. See Vehicle child restraint systems1

Cardiac arrhythmia 1

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 1

Carpets 1, 2

cleaning and maintenance 1, 2

Carrots 1

Catheterization 1, 2

Cavities. See Dental caries1

Cellular phones 1

Center for the Child Care Workforce 1

Centers

child-staff ratios 1

food service staff 1

location 1

policies 1, 2, 3

posting of documents 1

prohibition of firearms 1

qualifications of staff 1, 2, 3

training of staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

use of health consultants 1, 2

See also Directors; Staff; Ill children, facilities for; Drop-in care; and specific topics (e.g. Exclusion)1, 2

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1, 2

Centers for ill children. See Ill children, facilities for1

Certification

CPR 1

facility 1

Food Service Manager's Protection 1

pediatric first aid 1, 2

staff 1, 2

Chairs 1, 2

Charcoal grills 1

Checking references 1

Chemicals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

lawn care 1, 2

storage 1

Chewing tobacco. See under Tobacco use; Smoking1

Chickenpox 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Child abuse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

convictions 1, 2, 3

education 1

emotional 1, 2, 3

extreme temperatures 1

physical 1, 2, 3

prevention 1, 2

psychological 1, 2

recognizing signs and symptoms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

registries 1

reporting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

sexual 1, 2, 3, 4

verbal 1

See also Neglect1

Child Care Bureau 1, 2, 3, 4

Child care caregivers. See Staff1, 2

Child care health consultants. See Health consultants1, 2

Child care homes. See Large family child care homes; Small family child care homes1, 2

Child Care Law Center 1

Child Care Nutrition Resource System 1

Child care nutrition specialist. See Nutrition specialists1, 2

Child development

training about 1, 2, 3, 4

Child health insurance program. See Childrens health insurance program1, 2

Child neglect. See Neglect1, 2

Child passenger restraint system. See Vehicle child restraint systems1, 2

Child protective services 1

Child records. See Records1, 2

Children 3 to 5 years old. See Preschool age children1, 2

Children from birth to 35 months. See Infants; Toddlers1, 2

Children with special needs ??-1

assessment of child 1

child-staff ratios 1

emergency plan 1, 2

food service and nutrition needs 1

parent relations 1

physical access to and from facility 1, 2

planning for services 1, 2

play areas and equipment 1

space requirements 1

staff orientation 1, 2

staff qualifications 1

training about 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

transportation 1

See also Individual with Disabilities Education Act; Inclusion; Individualized Education Program; Individualized Family Service Plan; Americans with Disabilities Act1, 2

Children, ill. See Ill children1, 2

Children, preschool. See Preschool age children1, 2

Children, school-age. See School-age child1, 2

Children's Safety Network 1

Child-resistant caps 1

Child-staff ratios 1, 2, 3

centers 1, 2

during transportation 1, 2, 3

in facilities serving children with special needs 1

large family child care homes 1, 2

small family child care homes 1

wading and swimming 1, 2

Chimneys 1

CHIP. See Childrens Health Insurance Program1

Chlorine pucks 1

Chlorine. See Bleach solution1

Choking

first aid 1

hazards 1, 2

Chronic hepatitis B virus infection. See Hepatitis B virus infection1

Chronic illness 1

Class roster 1, 2

Classrooms 1, 2

space requirements 1

Cleaning and sanitation

areas used by ill children 1

bottles 1

carpets 1

diaper changing areas 1, 2, 3

diapers 1

equipment and materials used for 1, 2

food service areas and equipment 1, 2

frequency 1

heating and ventilation systems 1

objects 1, 2

outdoor play areas 1

sanitizer 1

spills of blood and body fluids 1, 2

storage areas 1

surfaces 1, 2

toilets and bathrooms 1

toys 1, 2

training on 1

waste and garbage containers 1

See also Handwashing1

Climbing equipment 1

Closed rooms. See under Classrooms1

Cloth diapers. See under Diapering1

Clothing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

soiled 1, 2, 3

See also specific articles of clothing (e.g. Coats)1

CMV. See Cytomegalovirus1

Coffee pots 1

Coins 1

Cold sores 1, 2

Comforters 1

Comforting 1

Communicable diseases. See Infectious diseases1

Communication with parents. See Parent relations1, 2

Community colleges 1

Community services 1

Compensation and benefits

See also Leave; Workers' compensation1, 2

Complaints

about child care providers 1

procedures 1

Compliance

with standards 1

with state regulations 1, 2, 3, 4

Conferences 1, 2, 3

Confidentiality of records 1

Conjunctivitis

purulent 1, 2

Consent, written. See Parental consent1, 2

Construction of facility 1

Consultants. See Health consultants1, 2

Consumer Product Safety Commission, U.S. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Continuing education 1

for center staff 1

for large family child care home staff 1

for small family child care home providers 1

Convulsions 1

Cooks. See Food service, staff1, 2

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service 1

Cords 1

See also Electrical cords; Extension cords1, 2

Corporal punishment 1, 2, 3

Corrective action 1, 2

Corridors 1, 2, 3

Coughing 1, 2

Counting children 1, 2

CPR. See Cardiopulmonary resuscitation1, 2

CPSC. See Consumer Product Safety Commission1, 2

CPSI. See Playground safety inspectors1, 2

Credentialing, individual 1

Crib mattresses. See Mattresses1, 2

Cribs 1, 2

See also Bedding; Sleep position; Mattresses1, 2

Criminal records 1, 2, 3

Crock pot 1

Crying 1, 2

Cryptosporidium 1

CSHN. See Children with special needs1, 2

CSN. See Children with special needs1, 2

Cultural competence 1

Cuts 1

Cytomegalovirus 1, 2

D

Daily health assessment 1

Daily log 1

Dairy Council 1

Dairy products 1

Darts 1

Death

reporting 1, 2, 3, 4

See also Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; Crib death1, 2

Decongestants. See Medications1, 2

Demand feedings 1

Dental caries 1, 2

Dental decay. See Dental caries1, 2

Dental health. See Oral health; Tooth brushing; Toothbrushes1, 2

Dental sealants 1

Deodorizers 1

Departure from child care facility. See Leaving the child care facility1, 2

Detergents 1

Development, child. See Child development1, 2

Developmental activities programs. See Program activities1, 2

Developmental disabilities 1

See also Children with special needs; Disabilities1, 2

Developmentally appropriate 1, 2

Diabetes 1, 2

Diaper containers 1, 2, 3

Diaper cream 1, 2, 3

Diapering 1, 2, 3, 4

changing areas/tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

cloth diapers 1, 2, 3, 4

disposable diapers 1, 2, 3

disposal of diapers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

procedure 1, 2, 3, 4

table paper 1, 2, 3

training 1

Diapers. See Diapering1, 2

Diarrhea 1, 2

care in special facilities for ill children 1

exclusion because of 1, 2, 3, 4

parent notification 1, 2

records 1

reporting 1, 2

restricted food handling 1

Salmonella 1, 2, 3

Dietary medications. See Medications1, 2

Dietitians 1

Diets 1

Dinner. See Supper1, 2

Directors 1

continuing education 1

of facilities for ill children 1

qualifications 1

responsibilities 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

training 1, 2, 3

Disabilities 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

See also Children with special needs; Developmental disabilities; Americans with Disabilities Act1, 2

Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers 1

Disasters

evacuation 1

food supply 1

See also specific types (e.g. Floods, etc.)1, 2

Discharging staff. See Termination1, 2

Disciplinary action. See under Staff1, 2

Discipline

methods 1, 2, 3, 4

policy 1, 2, 3

Discrimination

policy of non-discrimination 1

See also Americans with Disabilities Act1, 2

Diseases, communicable. See Infectious diseases1, 2

Diseases, infectious. See Infectious diseases1, 2

Diseases. See Illnesses and specific diseases (e.g. Head lice, Tuberculosis, etc.)1, 2

Dishes 1

Dishwashers 1

detergents 1

Disinfection. See Cleaning and sanitation1, 2

Dismissal. See Termination1, 2

Disposable diapers. See under Diapering1, 2

Diversity. See Cultural diversity1, 2

Doctor. See Health professionals; Physicians1, 2

Documents, posting 1

Doors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

hardware 1

panic 1

Double deck beds. See Bedding; Bunk beds1, 2

Drawing. See Art activities1, 2

Drawstrings 1

Drinking fountains 1

Drinking water. See under Water1, 2

Drivers 1

qualifications 1

training 1

Drop-in care 1

Drowning 1

Drug testing 1

Drugs

children's use 1

community programs 1

illegal 1, 2

staff use 1, 2, 3

See also Medications1, 2

Drunk parent. See under Parents, intoxicated1, 2

Dry milk. See under Milk1, 2

DTP. See Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine1, 2

Dust 1, 2

E

E. coli 0157.H7 1, 2

Early childhood education 1

degree 1, 2

Early Childhood Education Linkage System 1

Earthquakes 1

evacuation plan 1

Eating 1, 2, 3

problems 1, 2

See also Family style meal service; Food service1, 2

Eating utensils 1, 2

ECELS. See Early Childhood Education Linkage System1, 2

Ectoparasites. See Head lice; Scabies1, 2

Edison Electric Institute 1

EDITH. See Exit drill in the home1, 2

Education coordinators 1

qualifications 1

Education. See Continuing education; Early childhood education; Health education; Qualifications under specific positions; Training1, 2

Educational leave. See under Leave1, 2

EEO. See Equal Employment Opportunity Act1, 2

Egg products 1

Eggs 1, 2

Electric space heaters. See Heating equipment1, 2

Electrical cords 1

Electrical fixtures and outlets 1, 2

safety covers 1

Electrotechnical Laboratory 1

Emergency contact 1, 2, 3, 4

Emergency exits. See under Exits1, 2

Emergency medical services 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

See also Urgent medical care1, 2

Emergency Medical Services for Children National Resource Center 1

Emergency plans 1, 2

for children with special needs 1, 2, 3, 4

See also Evacuation of children1, 2

Emergency procedures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Emergency rooms 1

Emergency shelter 1, 2, 3

Emotional abuse. See under Child abuse1, 2

Employee pay. See Compensation and benefits1, 2

Employee turnover. See Turnover1, 2

Employment history 1

EMS. See Emergency medical services1, 2

Encapsulated asbestos. See under Asbestos1, 2

Enforcement of regulations. See under Regulations1, 2

Enrollment

immunization documentation 1

policies 1

pre-admission information 1, 2, 3

procedures 1, 2

Enteric infections 1

Entrapment risks 1, 2

in cribs 1

in play equipment 1, 2

Environmental hazards. See specific types (e.g. Radon, Lead Poisoning, etc.)1, 2

Environmental Protection Agency 1, 2, 3, 4

EPA. See Environmental Protection Agency1, 2

Epilepsy 1, 2, 3

Epinephrine 1, 2

Equipment 1, 2

contamination of 1

placement of 1

safety of 1, 2

See also Adaptive equipment and specific types (e.g. Cribs, Play equipment, etc.)1, 2

Erythromycin 1

ETL. See Electrotechnical laboratory1, 2

Evacuation of children

children with special needs 1

drills 1, 2

plan 1, 2, 3, 4

See also Emergency plans1, 2

Evaluation

of a child 1

of a child with special needs 1

of staff. See under Staff1, 2

of training 1

Excavations 1

Exclusion 1, 2

of children 1, 2, 3, 4

in facilities for ill children 1

of staff 1

policies 1, 2, 3, 4

Exercise

excessive 1

rings 1

Exhaust systems 1

Exits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

emergency 1, 2

Exploitation 1

Exposure control plan 1

See also Blood; Standard precautions1

Exposure to blood. See under Blood1, 2

Exposure to body fluids. See Body fluids1, 2

Expressed human milk. See Human milk1, 2

Extension service offices 1

Extermination of pests. See Pest control1, 2

Eye injuries 1

F

Facilities for ill children. See Ill children, facilities for1, 2

Facilities. See Centers; Large family child care homes; Small family child care homes; School-aged child care; Drop-in care1, 2

Fainting 1

Fall zones 1

Falls 1

Family child care homes. See Large family child care homes; Small family child care homes1, 2

Family leave. See under Leave1, 2

Fans 1

FBI. See Federal Bureau of Investigation1, 2

FDA. See Food and Drug Administration1, 2

Febrile. See Fevers1, 2

Feces 1, 2, 3

Federal Bureau of Investigation 1

Feeding 1, 2, 3

children with special needs 1, 2, 3

infants 1, 2, 3

plans 1

policies 1

self-feeding 1

Feeding chairs. See High chairs1, 2

Fences 1, 2

height 1, 2

Fevers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Fiberglass 1

Field trips 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

child-staff ratios 1, 2

Fifth disease. See Parvovirus B191, 2

Financial management 1

See also Budgets1, 2

Finger-pinch protection devices 1

Fingerprinting 1

Fire alarms. See Smoke detection systems1, 2

Fire codes 1, 2

Fire departments 1, 2

Fire doors. See under Doors1, 2

Fire evacuation drills. See under Evacuation of children1, 2

Fire evacuation plans. See under Evacuation of children1, 2

Fire inspectors 1, 2, 3, 4

Fire prevention 1

Fire protection equipment. See Smoke detection systems; Fire extinguishers1, 2

Fire safety 1

Fire warning systems. See Smoke detection systems1, 2

Firearms 1

See also Ammunition 1

Fireplaces 1

inserts 1

Fires 1

egress from 1, 2, 3

Firing staff. See Termination1, 2

First aid 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

training 1, 2, 3

First aid kits 1, 2

contents of 1

in vehicles 1

on field trips 1

Fish

as a food item 1

Fish ponds 1

Fitness. See Exercise1, 2

Flammable materials 1

Floods

evacuation plans 1

Floor level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Floor space 1

for children with special needs 1

Floors 1

cleaning 1

Fluoride 1, 2

Folk medicine. See Medications1, 2

Food allergies 1, 2, 3

Food and Drug Administration, U.S. 1

Food and Nutrition Information Center 1

Food handling 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Food intolerance. See Food allergies; Allergies1, 2

Food poisoning. See under Poisoning1, 2

Food preparation 1, 2, 3, 4

Food preparation areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Food preparation sinks. See under Sinks1, 2

Food Research Action Center 1

Food safety 1, 2, 3

Food sensitivity 1

Food service 1, 2

aides 1

staff 1

training 1

Food service equipment. See Kitchen equipment1, 2

Food service manager 1

Food Service Manager's Protection (Sanitation) Certificate 1

Food storage 1, 2, 3

Food supply

for disasters 1

Food temperature 1

Food warmers 1

Foodborne illness 1

Foods 1

choking hazards 1

cold 1

forcing 1, 2, 3

frozen 1

home-canned 1

hot 1, 2, 3

infant 1, 2

introduction of new foods 1, 2

plastic 1

prohibited uses of 1

sharing 1

uncooked 1

withdrawal of 1, 2

See also types of foods (e.g. Meats, Fruits, etc.)1, 2

Formal evaluation. See Evaluation1, 2

Formaldehyde 1

Formula

preparation 1, 2, 3

storage 1, 2

Fractures 1

Freezers 1, 2

Friable materials 1

See also Asbestos1, 2

Frozen foods. See under Foods1, 2

Fruit juice. See Juice1, 2

Fruits 1

Fungicides 1

Furnaces

rooms 1

Furnishings 1, 2, 3

Furniture 1

See also types (e.g. Chairs, etc.)1, 2

G

Garbage 1, 2, 3, 4

Garbage containers 1, 2, 3

Gas heaters. See under Heating equipment1, 2

Gas stoves. See under Stoves1, 2

GAS. See Group A streptococcal infections1, 2

Gasoline 1

Gastric tube feedings. See Tube feeding1, 2

Gastrointestinal problems 1

Gates 1, 2

accordion 1

pressure gates 1

self-closing 1

German measles. See Rubella1, 2

GFCI. See Ground-fault circuit interrupter1, 2

Giardia lamblia 1, 2, 3

exclusion criteria 1

Gloves

disposable 1, 2, 3

feeding human milk 1

for food handling 1

latex 1

preventing exposure to blood or body fluids 1

procedure for removing gloves 1, 2

when diapering 1, 2

Goals of facility 1

Governing body 1

See also Advisory groups1, 2

Grapes 1

Grief. See Death1, 2

Grills. See Charcoal grills1, 2

Ground level. See Floor level1, 2

Ground-fault circuit-interrupter 1

Group size 1, 2

Guardians 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Guardrails 1

Guards

heater 1

heaters 1

stairs 1

window 1

Guns. See Firearms1, 2

H

Haemophilus influenzae type b infections 1

exclusion criteria 1

Hallways 1

Halogen lamps. See under Lamps1, 2

Hand guns. See Firearms1, 2

Hand sanitizers

See also Soap1, 2

Handwashing 1

assisting children 1, 2

during diapering 1, 2, 3

procedures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

situations requiring handwashing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

training 1

Handwashing sinks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

location 1

Harness 1, 2

Hats. See Head gear1, 2

HAV. See Hepatitis A virus1, 2

Hazards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

fire 1

outdoor

removal 1

recognizing 1, 2

See also Aspiration hazards; Choking, hazards; Occupational hazards; Play equipment; Water hazards1, 2

HBV. See Hepatitis B virus infection1, 2

HCCA. See Healthy Child Care America