Minimum Standards for Tribal Child Care: A Health and Safety Guide
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Section I:
Policies/Practices/Caregiver Training
Caregiver Training
Principle
Well-trained caregivers can provide a healthy and high-quality environment for the children and for themselves.
Why This Is Important
- Caregivers play an important role in the development of young children and should have all the tools necessary to provide children with optimal care.
- Training ensures caregivers have access to current knowledge and techniques.
- Training can be an opportunity for professional development and networking with other child care providers.
- Joint training with members of the community (physicians or fire safety officials, for example) can expand the level and quality of care for children.
- Child care providers can support families as partners in the child’s education and care.
Standards
- The Tribe should have a written plan to ensure the training of caregivers in areas including, but not limited to: health and safety, child development, prevention and control of infectious diseases (including Standard Precautions), child abuse prevention and reporting, first aid/first response, and choking prevention.
- Caregiver training should be documented.
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