Caring for Our Children

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.

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Introduction
1. Staffing
2. Program Activities for Healthy Development
3. Health Promotion and Protection
4. Nutrition and Food Service
5. Facilities, Supplies, Equipment, and Environmental Health
6. Play Areas/Playgrounds and Transportation
7. Infectious Diseases
8. Children With Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities
9. Administration
10. Licensing and Community Action
Appendix A: Signs and Symptoms Chart
Appendix B: Major Occupational Health Hazards
Appendix C: Nutrition Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist, Consultant, and Food Service Staff Qualifications
Appendix D: Gloving
Appendix E: Child Care Staff Health Assessment
Appendix F: Enrollment/Attendance/Symptom Record
Appendix G: Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule
Appendix H: Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule
Appendix I: Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
Appendix J: Selecting an Appropriate Sanitizer or Disinfectant
Appendix K: Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
Appendix L: Cleaning Up Body Fluids
Appendix M: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
Appendix N: Protective Factors Regarding Child Abuse and Neglect
Appendix O: Care Plan for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Appendix P: Situations that Require Medical Attention Right Away
Appendix Q: Getting Started with MyPlate
Appendix R: Choose MyPlate: 10 Tips to a Great Plate
Appendix S: Physical Activity: How Much Is Needed?
Appendix T: Foster Care
Appendix U: Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Cooking Temperatures
Appendix V: Food Storage Chart
Appendix W: Sample Food Service Cleaning Schedule
Appendix X: Adaptive Equipment for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Appendix Y: Non-Poisonous and Poisonous Plants
Appendix Z: Depth Required for Shock-Absorbing Surfacing Materials for Use Under Play Equipment
Appendix AA: Medication Administration Packet
Appendix BB: Emergency Information Form for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Appendix CC: Incident Report Form
Appendix DD: Injury Report Form for Indoor and Outdoor Injuries
Appendix EE: America's Playgrounds Safety Report Card
Appendix FF: Child Health Assessment
Appendix GG: Licensing and Public Regulation of Early Childhood Programs
Appendix HH: Use Zones and Clearance Dimensions for Single-and Multi-Axis Swings
Appendix II: Bicycle Helmets: Quick-Fit Check
Appendix JJ: Our Child Care Center Supports Breastfeeding
Appendix KK: Authorization for Emergency Medical/Dental Care
Appendix LL: Conversion Table CFOC 2nd Edition to 3rd Edition
Appendix MM: Conversion Table CFOC 3rd Edition to 2nd Edition