Course Description
Laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to
health, safety, and nutrition in care and education settings for children birth through
middle childhood. Includes the teacher’s role in prevention strategies, nutrition
and meal planning, integrating health safety and nutrition experiences into daily
routines, and overall risk management.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
- Total Student Learning hours/semester: 144-162
Prerequisites: This course is specific for students who have been accepted into the Early Childhood
Apprenticeship Program (ECAP).
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for ESOL 400, or appropriate skill level as indicated by ESL assessment
and other measures as necessary, or equivalent.
Transfer Credit:
CSU
C-ID: ECE 220