Answers to common child nutrition questions will be addressed. Questions discussed are: Is it the parents´ (or the child´s) responsibility to determine how much food the child should eat? Is it normal for young children to refuse new food and how can I get him/her to try new foods? How can I help my overweight child? How can I get my child to eat more food? Should my child take a vitamin supplement? Should I allow my child to have sugar/sweets? What kind of milk is best for my child? How much juice can my child have? Is it okay for my child to have soft drinks? 

The Asbestos and Lead course will teach you how children can be affected by these two environmental pollutants and how to reduce their exposure. 

Children in child care facilities are two to three times more likely to acquire infections and illnesses that affect their health than children who are kept at home. Because of that, child care providers must constantly monitor the children in their care to keep illnesses from spreading to the other children and workers in their facility. This 2-hour course is designed to help you improve your ability to recognize and prevent influenza-like illnesses.  

This course examines the role of play in contributing to the healthy development of preschool-age children. Students who enroll in this course will learn why play should be an important component of every child care program, how to organize indoor and outdoor play space, and how to involve children in fun, creative, and inexpensive play activities. This course qualifies for 1 clock hour of credit.  

This course is designed to assist child care providers in establishing positive partnerships with parents. Students will examine topics such as how to conduct initial parent-caregiver meetings, how to handle disagreements with parents, and how to maximize parental involvement in child care settings. This course qualifies for 1 clock hour of credit.  

One of the most challenging aspects of caring for children is deciding upon a style of discipline that is appropriate, effective, and in the best interest of each child. Students who enroll in this course will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of various disciplinary styles and explore strategies for setting and enforcing healthy limits. This course qualifies for 1 clock hour of credit.  

Helping children develop a healthy self-esteem is an important goal of early childhood education. Children with a healthy self-esteem, compared to their peers with an unhealthy self-esteem, tend to be happier, more confident in their abilities, and less afraid of failure. Students who enroll in this course will learn about the concept of self-esteem, how to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy self-esteem, and how to foster children’s self-esteem in early childhood settings. This course qualifies for 1 clock hour of credit.  

Leer y escribir son destrezas sumamente importantes para tener éxito en la escuela y en la vida. Estudiantes que se inscriben en este curso aprenderán sobre varios componentes de la literatura emergente, estrategias para adelantar y promover lectura y escritura en los años preescolares y cómo crear y mantener un ambiente que asegura el desarrollo de esa lectura y escritura para estos niños . Este curso cualifica para 1 hora de contacto (1 clock hour) de crédito.  

Dealing with conflict between children can be extremely frustrating for child care providers; however, peer conflict is an entirely normal part of growing up. Students who enroll in this course will learn about the positive and negative aspects of children´s conflict, why children engage in frequent conflict with their peers, and how to effectively manage children´s conflicts by teaching them age-appropriate conflict resolution skills. This course qualifies for 1 clock hour of credit.  

This course will discuss common triggers and ways to reduce those triggers in the indoor environment. This course qualifies for 2 clock hours of credit for child care professionals.  

Children in child care are 2-3 times more likely to acquire an infectious disease compared to children NOT in out of home care. This 1- hour course is designed to help you gain a better understanding of how to fight germs that invade your child care setting, reduce the incidence of infection among children and child care staff,and learn to apply basic infection control procedures. Funding for this course was provided by Office of Title V and Family Health, Texas Department of State Health Services using Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

Many experts believe that healthy social-emotional development serves as the basis for children to develop the skills they need to succeed in life. This includes how to pay attention, cooperate, and get along with others. This 1-hour course will help you learn more about children’s social-emotional development during the preschool years. In addition to providing you with a general overview of the topic, this course will offer some practical tips on how to best support children’s development in these key areas. Funding for this course was provided by Office of Title V and Family Health, Texas Department of State Health Services using Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccines, or immunizations, are the most important public health intervention in history because they have saved millions from death and have prevented hundreds of millions from once crippling and deadly diseases. This 1- hour course is designed to help you gain a better understanding of childhood vaccinations, including the benefits, requirements, and the diseases they prevent. Funding for this course was provided by Office of Title V and Family Health, Texas Department of State Health Services using Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE.  

Establishing good oral-health habits early – rather than treating problems after the fact – is critically important for children’s well-being. As a child care provider, you are in unique position to help children and parents understand the importance of good oral health. This 1-hour course will help you gain a better understanding of the issue, including specific advice on how to care for children’s teeth and gums. Funding for this course was provided by Office of Title V and Family Health, Texas Department of State Health Services using Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

Injuries are a serious threat to the health and well-being of children. Young children are at high risk for many injuries that can lead to disability and even death. This 1-hour course will help child care providers gain a better understanding of the subject of child safety and how to prevent injuries to the children in their care. Funding for this course was provided by Office of Title V and Family Health, Texas Department of State Health Services using Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

Early childhood educators in high quality child care programs partner with parents for the benefit of their children. Parents often look to them for professional expertise when seeking resources to meet the needs of their children. This 1-hour course will help child care providers learn about important health care resources available to them and the children and families that they serve. Funding for this course was provided by Office of Title V and Family Health, Texas Department of State Health Services using Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits to infants, mothers, and the community. For this reason, the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages family and community support for breastfeeding. This 1-hour course will help child care providers gain a better understanding of the benefits of breastfeeding and how to support mothers who want to continue breastfeeding their children after returning to work or school. Funding for this course was provided by Office of Title V and Family Health, Texas Department of State Health Services using Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE.  

Obesity rates in the U.S. have increased dramatically over the past several decades. As a result, health professionals are cautioning that we may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. This 1-hour course is designed to help child care providers understand the importance of developing healthy nutrition and physical activity habits in young children and to equip them with specific strategies to encourage these habits in their child care programs. Funding for this course was provided by Office of Title V and Family Health, Texas Department of State Health Services using Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

Infants and toddlers engage in challenging behaviors as a way of communicating that they have unmet needs. This 2-hour course is designed to help child care providers recognize, understand, and develop responses to these types of behavior. This course emphasizes the importance of identifying the meaning of behavior and of working with a team to fully assess and address challenging infant and toddler behavior. Content used in this course was obtained, with permission, from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning at Vanderbilt University. This course was converted into an online format by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

Social emotional development begins at birth and continues throughout life, providing a foundation for meaningful relationships and learning. This 2-hour course is designed to introduce child care providers to the process of infant and toddler social emotional development, including key concepts such as temperament and attachment which affect a young child’s ability to develop strong social and emotional skills. The course includes an emphasis on the importance of healthy relationships with caregivers for optimal social emotional development to occur. Content used in this course was obtained, with permission, from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning at Vanderbilt University. This course was converted into an online format by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

There are a number of strategies that can be used to intentionally support the social emotional development of infants and toddlers. This 2-hour course is designed to present a sampling of those strategies to child care providers. The primary strategies addressed in this course include creating responsive routines, designing appropriate physical environments, and improving the emotional literacy of children in care. Content used in this course was obtained, with permission, from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning at Vanderbilt University. This course was converted into an online format by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

As a teacher, each day, you have many opportunities to interact with parents and coworkers. Each workplace interaction is an opportunity to build respectful professional relationships. This 2-hour course has been designed to help you learn how to use effective communication strategies to use with parents and co-workers. The course will allow you to have a deeper understanding of the causes of communication conflicts, and how to resolve them. 

What do you need to know about doing assessment? This 1-hour course will give a brief overview of the needs for assessment and observation in an early childhood classroom. The course will examine strategies to assist teachers in preparing to do assessment and analyzing results from those assessments. Students will learn how to communicate with parents about children´s growth and development using those assessment documents. 

The importance of a safe and healthy environment for children is of vital importance. This 1-hour course will provide teachers with the necessary tools to implement safe and healthy practices in their schools, both inside and outside. Students will learn about disease risks, hand washing procedures, sanitation, and supervision measures that must be maintained for children’s safety. A brief review of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Shaken Baby, and Child Abuse and Neglect issues are included.  

This 1-hour course has been designed to assist the student in building positive and productive relationships with families in their centers. Students that take this course will examine how language and cultural differences can impact their relationships with families, and will help students work through how to develop successful communication techniques to use with their own families, even when there are disagreements.  

As a teacher of young children, your classroom management responsibilities include managing and organizing: time, materials, activities, and the safety of your students. This 2-hour course has been designed to help you learn appropriate classroom management and organizational practices that experts recommend are important for providing quality child care. 

Guidance and discipline issues are one of the most challenging aspects of any early childhood teacher’s work. This 1-hour course will help the student become more knowledgeable about what contributes to problem behaviors in the classroom, and how to work with children most effectively to promote positive behaviors. The student that takes this course will discover the connection between the classroom environment and the children’s behaviors. 

The preschool years are incredibly important years of development and growth for a young child. In this 1-hour course the student will learn more about a child’s development during those years. The course will provide the student with an overview of 4 main areas of child growth and development (Cognitive, Language, Physical and Social/Emotional), and offer practical tips on how best to support children’s development through these early years.  

Students that take this 1-hour course will learn about developmentally appropriate practice, and the importance of having a classroom that is based around those principles. The value of intentional teaching is discussed and the students will be introduced to the effective characteristics and strategies of intentional teachers. This course will also review the role of room assignment, scheduling, curriculum, and assessment in providing an appropriate classroom environment for young children. 

Early childhood classrooms are diverse settings and teachers need to have the tools and understanding to be able to work effectively with children with a range of developmental abilities, disabilities, and backgrounds. This 1-hour course will assist you in serving the diverse needs of children in child care settings. The course will address the laws that protect families and children, and discuss how best to serve families with children with special needs.  

Child care centers that have detailed plans and policies in place are better able to protect young children that are in their care. This 1-hour course is designed to help provide beginner directors with the basic tools to address these foundational issues. Other essential issues such as, hiring, recruiting, and maintaining quality staff are also discussed. The course will additionally review professionalism and leadership styles, as these are important components of a well-run organization. 

Research indicates that the first three years of life are critical for physical, social-emotional, and intellectual development. During this 2-hour course, child care providers will learn about developmental patterns in infancy and toddlerhood, the three key domains of development, practical strategies for encouraging optimal development, and how to recognize signs of potential developmental delays in very young children. This course was developed and produced by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE.  

This 2-hour course is designed to help you gain a better understanding of ways to reduce environmental triggers to asthma and lead risks found in homes and childcare facilities. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE.  

Child care providers have a great influence on what infants and toddlers see, hear, touch, taste, feel, and smell while children are in their care. Since children learn through their experiences, it is important that the environments to which they have access are safe, responsive, and meaningful. This 2-hour course examines several aspects of appropriate environments for infants and toddlers, including: Health and safety, space and furnishings, learning areas, outdoor play, creating language rich environments, the social emotional environment, and the structure of infant and toddler programs. This course was developed and produced by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

One of the most important responsibilities of infant and toddler caregivers is to keep children safe and healthy. This 2-hour course is designed to help caregivers: identify and remove potential hazards in infant and toddler environments; incorporate healthy practices into the daily routine, especially during activities such as feeding, diaper changing, hand washing, and napping; learn to properly clean and sanitize objects and surfaces in the child care environment; and handle minor and major emergencies that arise while children are in care. This course was developed and produced by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

From the moment of conception, the human body depends on nutrition for growth, development, and long-term survival. Adequate nutrition during early childhood is one of the key ways to ensure healthy growth and development. This 1-hour course is designed to familiarize child care providers with the nutritional needs of infants and toddlers and the best strategies for meeting these needs. This course was developed and produced by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

“Getting the wiggles out” is not the sole purpose of outdoor play. Active play is essential for not only healthy development, but also for many other reasons. Unfortunately, outdoor play is not a priority for some schools. Research clearly shows outdoor play helps children to develop strength and coordination, make connections to nature, and satisfy curiosity and interest. This 2-hour course will help teachers understand the importance of outdoor play and how they can make it a priority in their daily curriculum. This course addresses both safety aspects such as playground standards, inspections and equipment as well as addressing the teaching side of playgrounds. This module will present information of facilitating outdoor play, planning of curriculum and observation of that play.  

Learning centers can provide early childhood classrooms with a perfect environment in which lesson plans can come to life. Truly effective centers will help children develop in all areas while having fun with peers. This 2-hour course will assist you in understanding the purpose for having learning centers and will lead you though a step-by-step process of how to develop, build and manage a center. Effective learning centers do not just happen; they take careful planning as to what content to include, how the content will be used, organized, managed, and assessed.  

In this 2-hour module, we will examine common disruptive behaviors such as biting, aggression, non-compliance, separation anxiety, and impulse control. This course will help you develop strategies to help children achieve positive behavioral outcomes. Through the course, you will develop a personal behavior management plan. Each behavior will be examined through the eyes of an infant (0-12 months), toddler (12-24 months), two year old (24-36 months), three year old (36-48 months), and four year old (48-60 months). This is important because at certain ages these behaviors are completely developmentally appropriate while at other ages they are a sign of behavioral concerns.  

Circle time, often called large group time, is a time when children come together as a group to learn and have fun, solve problems, and learn to be a part of a community. During this special time of the day children begin looking at the world from the perspective of “we” and “ours”. As children and teachers come together to talk and learn a feeling of community grows and children become more comfortable functioning as a group. This 2-hour module will assist teachers in planning more effective circle time experiences. The module describes appropriate activities and transitions for helping children move from one activity to the next and strategies for keeping children engaged during circle time. 

This 2-hour course has been designed to help teachers develop an understanding of how language and literacy develops from the infant years through the preschooler years. Definitions of important language and literacy concepts will be presented. Teachers will learn how to develop strategies for creating language and literacy rich environments and develop strategies that support second language learners with developmentally appropriate practices. Additionally, teachers will learn how to integrate language and literacy experiences into the early childhood classroom. 

During this 2-hour math module, teachers will explore the concept of mathematics in an early childhood setting and learn how mathematical concepts develop from the simple to the complex. Students that take this course will examine and identify the five math content areas and learn strategies for integrating the concepts throughout the day in a way that will engage preschool children. This course will additionally help preschool teachers understand the importance of connecting mathematical concepts to literacy while creating a math-rich environment in the classroom. 

Teachers who take this 2-hour course will learn about the positive benefits of play. During play, children can escape the constraints of reality; the usual meanings of objects can be ignored and new meanings substituted. For example, a toy block can be a phone, a brush, or even a tasty sandwich. During this course, students will learn about the definitions and theories important to the concept of play, appropriate play material and how to support learning and play in early childhood classrooms. Additionally, teachers will develop age appropriate strategies to use to assist children with their play experiences.  

The teacher that participates in this 2-hour module will develop a plan for maintaining an interactive science center for the classroom that offers exciting science experiences that are brought to life for preschool children. After completing this course the teacher will be able to describe how science concepts are developed and will understand the four different areas in science: Life Science, Health Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space and Environmental Science.  

Developing a comprehensive staff development program can be a daunting task. As with all gigantic tasks, breaking it down into steps can streamline the process and provide useful information. This 2-hour course will provide useful information to program directors looking to improve their staff development program. During this course, participants will develop methods and explore strategies for identifying center and staff training needs. Additionally, this course will present effective adult learning strategies that will assist the program director in developing effective training plans. 

By the time the teacher completes this 1-hour course, they should be able to recognize the significance and importance of the environment of the school as a whole and their personal interactions and communication with staff, parents, and children. The physical environment of a program can have either a positive or a negative impact on the well-being of those in the program. The goal of a program is to have a positive environment for ALL. This course will help teachers identify the ways to make the environment more inviting through different modes of communication that take place daily in schools. This course will help teachers to understand their role in that communication process, and making their environment a better place to be for everyone. 

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of infant death between 1 and 12 months of age, accounting for over 2,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. The actual rate of SIDS in child care settings is more than double the expected rate. While the exact causes of SIDS are unknown, researchers have identified several key risk factors. This 1-hour course will help you gain a better understanding of SIDS, including what it is and is not, factors that increase the risk of SIDS, and specific steps you can take to create a safe sleep environment for infants in your care. Funding for this course was provided by Office of Title V and Family Health, Texas Department of State Health Services using Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

Cooperation between families and child care providers is a vital step toward giving infants and toddlers the best possible start in life. This 1-hour course is intended to offer child care providers a variety of strategies for encouraging families to become involved in their children’s care, with an emphasis on ongoing, respectful communication. This course was developed and produced by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

Literacy skills are essential to success in school and later life. Students who enroll in this course will learn about the various components of emergent literacy, strategies for promoting early literacy development in children, and how to create a literacy-rich early childhood environment. This course qualifies for 1 clock hour of credit.  

Working effectively with children with developmental disabilities or children with special health care needs requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. This 2-hour course will help you learn how to serve these children in child care settings. Funding for this course was provided by Office of Title V and Family Health, Texas Department of State Health Services using Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

Infants’ experiences early in life literally influence the physical structures of the brain, opening the way for patterns of thought and behavior for the rest of a child’s life. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is the leading cause of death in babies between the ages of 1 month and 1 year. Abusive Head Trauma: Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the group of signs and symptoms experienced by very young children who are shaken. In 25% of diagnosed SBS cases, the victim’s injuries will prove fatal. SBS is completely preventable. This 1-hour course addresses each of these critical topics related to caring for the youngest and most vulnerable population of children, infants and toddlers. Caregivers will learn how to optimize development and minimize risk to the children in their care. This course was developed and produced by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 

Transporting Children Safely in Child Care has replaced Introduction to Child Safety Seats for Child Care Providers. If you have already taken Introduction to Child Safety Seats for Child Care Providers you may get an additional two credits for taking Transporting Children Safely in Child Care. Both courses meet the new requirement that child care workers have an additional two hours of credit in transportation safety. Transporting Children Safely in Child Care is designed to provide child care providers with basic knowledge on the correct selection, usage, and installation of child safety seats as well as guidelines for protecting children in and around vehicles. This course qualifies for 2 clock hours of credit and meets the requirements for two hours of transportation safety education as mandated by Jacob´s Law. 

Part 2 - Transporting Children Safely in Child Care is intended to follow the course titled, Part 1-Transporting Children Safely in Child Care. If you have already completed Part 1-Transporting Children Safely in Child Care, you may get an additional two credits for taking Part 2-Transporting Children Safely in Child Care. Both courses meet the new requirement that child care workers have an additional two hours of credit in transportation safety. Part 2-Transporting Children Safely in Child Care is designed to provide child care providers with additional knowledge on safe transportation including accountability during trips, correct selection, usage, and installation of child safety seats in vans and buses as well as passenger vehicles. Information on protecting children in and around vehicles is also reviewed. This course qualifies for 2 clock hours of credit and meets the requirements for two hours of transportation safety education as mandated by Jacob´s Law.  

This course will teach what radon is and how to test for it. Additionally it will explain how radon can be a risk for children as well as adults. 

This course will teach you what biological pollutant are and how they get into child care facilities. It will also teach you ways to remove or control the various biological pollutants. 

Combustion pollutants are gases (carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, etc.) that are produced from the burning of fossil fuels and tobacco. This course will teach you about common combustion pollutants found in facilities and how they affect the well-being of young children. 

A disaster or emergency situation can occur when we least expect. It is especially important to be prepared in a child care setting since infants and children may be physically and/or developmentally unable to protect themselves. Child care facilities that have a plan in place and practice it on a regular basis are better able to protect the children in their care. This course is designed to present child care providers with the tools necessary to develop an effective disaster preparedness plan along with guidance on how to assemble a disaster supplies kit for childcare facilities. This self-paced course was developed with the busy working professional in mind. The course is comprised of a pre-test, course content, post-test, learning activities along with emergency plan templates and checklists. You can log onto the course to study the materials as many times as you wish before taking the final exam.  

With over one million new cases diagnosed each year, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Studies have shown that 80 percent of lifetime sun exposure can occur before the age of 18, childhood is a crucial period for awareness and prevention. A large proportion of lifetime exposure occurs in childhood therefore, targeting childcare settings can be an effective way to reduce ultraviolet (UV) exposure. It is important to protect young children from UV exposure as well as educate children with lifelong sun safety behaviors in order to reduce the risks of skin cancer. This 1- hour course is designed to help you gain a better understanding of how to Grow Sun Smart. This short educational module will teach us how we can all Grow Sun Smart, by minimizing sun exposure and reducing the risk of skin cancer at our child care centers. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE.  

Children in child care are 2-3 times more likely to acquire an infectious disease compared to children NOT in out of home care. This 1- hour course is designed to help you gain a better understanding of how to fight germs that invade your child care setting with earth friendly options. Our objectives are to increase the use of cleaning products that have fewer health risks; to increase the use of the least toxic disinfecting and sanitizing products and methods to control infection; and finally to determine the when?, where?, and why? of disinfecting surfaces. A HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE.