Program Planning

Program planning describes the environment and the children's experiences.

• Health and safety. Helps you plan for the health and safety of the children in your care.
• Indoor and outdoor environment. Helps you plan the design or renovation of a child care program. It also helps you equip the indoor and outdoor space appropriately and safely.
• Curriculum. Helps you plan how to nurture children's development.
• Developmentally appropriate practices. Helps you plan appropriate activities for children.
• Nutrition. Helps you plan healthy meals and snacks.
• Family Involvement. Helps keep families informed and involved.