What's Up With The Low Health And Safety Scores?

As you may know, the scores for the Environment Rating Scale in the areas of health and safety are coming in very, very low.

You may wonder why that is.  The ERS uses three entities to keep up with the latest research:

›  Caring for our Children  http://cfoc.nrckids.org/   

›  CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov/   

›  USDA http://www.usda.gov

These three set a very high standard that, while best practice, are very hard to attain.

There are going to be some lapses even in the most health and safety conscious program.

There will be a child who wipes her nose and does not wash hands…

There will be a child that does not create enough lather with the soap…

There will be a child that enters the classroom and does not wash hands…

It just happens!

Be aware of these standards since they are a great thing to aspire to.

Focus more, though, on the parts of the ERS where you have a better chance of success.