The document provides national standards for evidence-based best practices in physical activity, screen time, and nutrition for early child care and education settings including centers and home-based operations.
American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education. Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs [Internet]. 3rd Edition. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; Washington, DC: American Public Health Association; 2011 Aug [cited 2013 Jan 22]. Available from: http://cfoc.nrckids.org/WebFiles/CFOC3Book5-14-15Update.pdf