Early Childhood Standards of Quality for ... - State of Michigan

ELE: Physical Development and Health• All emergency information is current and readily available to staff andavailable in languages used by the staff and families.• Adults speak clearly, individualize as needed, and talk directly to childrenregarding emergencies. Children are reminded of the necessity ofresponding quickly.• All staff is aware of the code of ethics for their respective professions andcommitted to that code of ethics; e.g., reporting child abuse.• The community resources are used for fieldtrips, speakers, partners(e.g., firefighters, police officers, emergency technicians) to help childrenbecome more comfortable with their roles; take full advantage of theirresources; incorporate men and women as important role models; andbuild a sense of security in children.Questions for Reflection1. In what ways do parents and teachers collaborate to support children’swell-being; e.g., weight, exercise, fears? How does that strengthenpositive outcomes for children?2. Are there adequate health policies and protocols, staff training andmonitoring, and supplies and equipment to perform necessary healthprocedures using instructions from parents and health care providers?3. In what ways does the program provide positive discussion of rules andsafety procedures?4. Are adults informed and organized to locate individual emergencyinformation for staff and children; are all staff members fully informedabout emergency procedures and their responsibilities?5. In what ways does the program minimize the possibility of child abuseoccurring in the center or home, and what procedures are in place to dealwith issues of neglect or abuse?6. How is the environment (and emergency evacuation) adapted forindividual children with special needs? How will staff support nonambulatorychildren in an emergency?7. Early Learning Expectation: Children become aware of and beginto develop nutritional habits that contribute to good health.Children typically:1. Grow in their understanding of the importance of eating nutritious mealsand snacks at regular intervals.2. Begin to listen to body signals of hunger and fullness, learn to choosehow much to eat at meals and snacks, and are able to convey their needsfor food to adults.106 Michigan Department of Education