Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards
The 3rd edition of Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs is prepared by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Public Health Association (APHA), and the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC). The standards represent the best evidence, expertise, and experience in the country on quality health and safety practices and policies that should be followed in early care and education settings.


