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CCDF Health and Safety topics include:
1. Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization).
2. Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and the use of safe-sleep practices.
3. Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent.
4. Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions.
5. Building and physical premises safety, including the identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
6. Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
7. 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).
8. Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio- contaminants.
9. Precautions in transporting children (if applicable).
10. Pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
11. Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect
12. Child development
Source: 45 CFR 98.41; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025
Rule 7.4 Ongoing Professional Development
The CCDF Health and Safety Training must be completed every two (2) years by every staff member working in a CCPP participating child care program, regardless of program type Additionally, licensed providers must follow MSDH regulations requiring fifteen (15) contact hours of professional development each year for all staff members.