Question

virginia preservice training for child care staff
question 4
what is the most effective practice to keep children and staff healthy?

a. doing a daily health check when each child arrives.

b. sanitizing tables before children eat.

c. frequent hand washing.

d. taking children outside or opening windows every day for fresh air.

Explanation:

Frequent hand washing is a key practice to prevent the spread of germs, which is crucial for maintaining health in a child - care setting. Daily health checks (a) help identify issues but don't prevent spread, sanitizing tables (b) is specific to meal times, and fresh air (d) is beneficial but not the most effective overall for preventing illness spread.

Answer:

c. Frequent hand washing.