# Safety, Health, and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education

- By: Jennifer Paris
- Publisher: College of the Canyons
- Source: [Open Textbook Library](https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/safety-health-and-nutrition-in-early-childhood-education)
- Licence: Attribution
- PDF: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FEoE9Ca_BhE-m2HwQS6FnUPTXCN1z3QI
- Google Doc: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FEoE9Ca_BhE-m2HwQS6FnUPTXCN1z3QI

Early childhood is a critical time in development. Many outcomes, both positive and negative, have their beginnings in these years. It is vital that children’s health and safety be protected. High-quality early care and education programs can play a valuable role in improving outcomesfor children.