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ii. Health (e.g., nutrition and the support of breast feeding, physical activity, prevention and control of illnesses and infectious diseases, immunizations, prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, cleanliness, sanitation, and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants); CAPS Policy Manual - 15.5 Compliance Standards for License-exempt and Informal Providers 15.5.3.4 Health and safety orientation training for license-exempt and informal providers must be completed within the first 90 days of employment and may be completed online or through instructor-led courses and must cover, at a minimum, the following topic areas: · Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) · Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and use of safe sleeping practices · Administration of medication consistent with standards for parental consent · Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions · Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic · Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment · Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) · Handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants · Precautions in transporting children Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect Child development to include all major domains: cognitive; social and emotional; physical development and motor skills; communication,