Are you challenged to adopt new health and safety protocols and keep up with recent changes in child care regulations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic? Gain a foundation of information about COVID-19, other infectious diseases and the latest Maryland child care regulations in this timely course taught by a professional nurse educator. You will be introduced to best practices and protocols for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children and staff, protecting your child care site from infection, preventing the spread of COVID-19 with proper sanitation practices and procedures, and handling other childhood illnesses in a child care setting. Maryland State Department of Education Core of Knowledge: 5 hours Health, Safety and Nutrition.