Children's Enrichment Enterprises, Inc
Early Childhood Professional Development
Child Care Professional Training Courses
Safe and Healthy Environment (17 hours/1.7 CEU's)

Child Oriented Spaces (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
    Description: This course familiarizes students with child care interior space design considerations as well as,
    appropriate furnishings and equipment. It also discusses use of facility spaces and special interest centers.
    Objectives: RECALL considerations for appropriate space design. IDENTIFY standard utilizations and purpose of
    facility spaces. RECALL the components and purpose of special interest centers. RECALL appropriate child care facility
    furnishings and equipment.
    Duration: 1  hour  
Childhood Obesity (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
    Description: This course discusses the causes of childhood obesity, as well as prevention and treatment methods. It
    also addresses health risks and emotional issues associated with obesity, and the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.
    Objectives: RECALL the definition of childhood obesity. IDENTIFY causes of childhood obesity. IDENTIFY steps to
    prevent obesity. IDENTIFY intervention techniques used to deter children from unhealthy habits. IDENTIFY health risks
    associated with childhood obesity. IDENTIFY short- and long-term effects of childhood obesity. RECALL treatment
    methods for childhood obesity.
    Duration: 1  hour  
Health (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
    Description: This course discusses diseases common to child care facilities and their symptoms, routes of disease
    transmission, and best practices for preventing disease in child care facilities.
    Terminal Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify basic standards and
    precautions for the health of children and providers in a child care environment.
    Enabling Objectives: RECALL common illnesses prevalent in a child care environment. RECALL signs and symptoms
    displayed by an ill child. RECALL methods for prevention of disease transmission. RECALL proper hand-washing
    procedures. RECALL procedures and recommendations for caring for an ill child in a child care environment.
    Duration: 1  hour  
Health: Curriculum Development Tools (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
    Description: This course provides tools and suggestions to assist child care providers in teaching children about basic
    health issues. It also offers suggestions for activities and methods to present health topics to children to help them learn
    the positive benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
    Objectives: RECALL methods for teaching children the importance of physical activity. RECALL methods for teaching
    children wellness. RECALL methods for teaching children proper hygiene.
    Duration: 1  hour  
Infant and Toddler: Health and Safety (.2 CEU/2 Hours)
    Description: This course addresses health hazards found in child care facilities and methods of preventing illness
    among children. It also discusses safety hazards, along with indoor and outdoor safety practices and proper equipment
    maintenance.
    Objectives: RECALL methods of preventing illness among children. IDENTIFY safety hazards associated with indoor
    areas of a child care facility. RECALL safety practices for indoor areas of a child care facility. IDENTIFY safety hazards
    associated with outdoor areas of a child care facility. RECALL safety practices for outdoor areas of a child care facility.
    Duration: 2  hours  
Nutrition (.2 CEU/2 Hours)
    Description: This course discusses U.S. Dietary Guidelines and the USDA Food Guide, food preparation and safety,
    and meal planning, to include proper eating environments.
    Terminal Objectives: At the completion of this course the student will have acquired knowledge of basic principles of
    nutrition, including requirements for an appropriate child care setting to offer safe, nutritious meals and snacks, in an
    environment that supports healthy eating habits.
    Enabling Objectives: RECALL the relationship between infant/child nutrition and growth and development.
    RECALL information in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines applicable to children two years of age and older. RECALL basic
    dietary guidelines for children younger than two years of age. RECALL basic principles of food preparation, storage, and
    waste disposal safety. RECALL proper meal-planning techniques for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children.
    RECALL components of appropriate meal and snack settings.
    Duration: 2  hours  
Nutrition: Curriculum Development Tools (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
    Description: This course familiarizes students with proper nutrition and offers suggestions to assist child care providers
    when teaching young children basic nutrition concepts. It also offers tips to make learning about new foods fun.
    Objectives: RECALL the components of the USDA Food Pyramid designed for children. RECALL methods for
    educating young children about the importance of proper nutrition.
    Duration: 1  hour
Outdoor Play Safety (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
    Description: This course familiarizes students with age-appropriate play area design, fall surfacing guidelines, play area
    maintenance, and guidelines and techniques for properly supervising children in play areas.
    Terminal Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to contribute to the design, development,
    and maintenance of outdoor play areas and properly supervise children in those areas.
    Enabling Objectives: RECALL considerations for safe play area design. RECALL fall surfacing guidelines for outdoor
    play areas. RECALL maintenance guidelines for outdoor play areas. RECALL guidelines and techniques for supervising
    children in outdoor play areas.
    Duration: 1  hour  
Safety (.2 CEU/2 Hours)
    Description: This course discusses general safety guidelines and procedures, common safety hazards, and best
    practices for diminishing or preventing such hazards. It also discusses basic principles of food safety, including
    preparation, storage, and waste disposal; and fire safety and prevention, including fire extinguisher use.
    Terminal Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify basic standards and
    precautions for child safety in a child care facility, including general safety guidelines, food safety, and fire safety.
    Enabling Objectives: RECALL safety guidelines for indoor areas, including kitchens, bathrooms, and general play
    areas. RECALL guidelines and techniques for supervising children in outdoor play areas. RECALL considerations for
    safe play area design. RECALL fall surfacing guidelines for outdoor play areas. RECALL maintenance guidelines for
    outdoor play areas. RECALL basic principles of food preparation, storage, and waste disposal safety. IDENTIFY
    possible fire hazards in a child care facility. RECALL proper use of a fire extinguisher.
    Duration: 2  hours  
Safety and Security Procedures (.2 CEU/2 Hours)
    Description: This course familiarizes students with the safety and security procedures in a child care setting. It
    discusses security measures to consider, types of available security systems, Homeland Security safety procedures to
    follow during a national security alert, contingency plan considerations, and ways to keep parents informed regarding
    security matters.
    Terminal Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be familiar with security measures to consider,
    types of available security systems, Homeland Security safety procedures to follow during a national security alert,
    contingency plan considerations, and ways to keep parents informed regarding security matters.
    Enabling Objectives: RECALL security measures to consider in child care settings. RECALL different types of security
    systems. RECALL Homeland Security safety procedures to follow during a national security alert. RECALL contingency
    plan considerations. RECALL ways to keep parents informed regarding security matters.
    Duration: 2  hours  
Safety: Curriculum Development Tools (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
    Description: This course familiarizes students with methods for teaching children about safety topics, including play
    safety, food safety, and fire safety.
    Objectives: RECALL important aspects and requirements of play safety. RECALL methods for teaching children how to
    play safely to avoid injury. RECALL important aspects and requirements of food safety. RECALL methods for teaching
    children food safety. RECALL important aspects and requirements of fire safety. RECALL methods for teaching children
    fire safety. RECALL elements of a fire safety escape plan.
    Duration: 1  hour  
Shaken Baby Syndrome and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
    Description: This course familiarizes students with a definition of Shaken Baby Syndrome,the causes of the syndrome,
    and its associated symptoms. It discusses techniques to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
    Objectives: RECALL the causes of Shaken Baby Syndrome. RECALL the symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
    RECALL techniques used to help prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. IDENTIFY risk factors of Sudden Infant Death
    Syndrome. RECALL techniques used to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
    Duration: 1  hour  
Special Interest Centers (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
    Description: This course familiarizes students with the components and purpose of special interest centers in a child
    care facility; specifically home living, science and math, art, and music centers.
    Terminal Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to recognize the components and purpose
    of special interest centers in a child care facility.
    Enabling Objectives: RECALL the components and purpose of a home living center. RECALL the components and
    purpose of a science and math center. RECALL the components and purpose of an art center.
    RECALL the components and purpose of a music center.
    Duration: 1  hour  
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