1. Session 2

1.9. Session 2 Summary

CCS3150 Sesson 2

Session 2: Health, Safety, and Well-Being of Children

 

Session Summary

 

Important: The quiz may contain questions beyond points highlighted in this summary. Be sure to review the session thoroughly.

Review Session 2 to prepare for writing the quiz. As you review, note the sections that connect with the following points:

  • To operate, a child care centre must have a licence. The licence indicates that a licensing officer has visited the centre and determined that the centre meets at least the minimum standards as defined by the Child Care Licensing Regulation.

  • The Child Care Licensing Regulation lists the minimum standards of practice that the child care centre must meet by law. These standards deal with many aspects of child care operation, including the ratio of staff to children, record keeping, safety precautions, and required play spaces. The purpose of the regulation is to protect children’s health and safety and to ensure that their developmental needs are met.

  • Licensing officers are employees of regional Child and Family Services Authorities. Their role is important for monitoring the quality of care children receive in Alberta.

  • In addition to meeting the standards of the Child Care Licensing Regulation, centres must also comply with the requirements established by the Alberta Fire Code and the Public Health Act. Health and fire inspectors assess each centre’s compliance to these standards.

  • Your familiarity with the Child Care Licensing Regulation, as well as other Early Childhood Education resources, will help ensure that the care you provide meets at least the minimum standards required for ensuring children’s health, safety, and general well-being.
Session Quiz
 

Contact your teacher to decide together when and where you will complete the Session 2 Quiz.

 

Checking In
 

It is now time to fill in your Course Completion Checklist if you haven’t already. This checklist can be found in the Toolkit and is used to keep track of your progress. Print or save a copy in your course folder, and ensure it is updated regularly. If you have any concerns, communicate with your teacher about them.