Health, Safety and Nutrition Status of Pre-Schoolers: Ensuring a Secured Future in the Education Industry

Early childhood education is a programme introduced to the educational system for children of ages 0-5+. Over the years, there have been clamours for good health, safety and nutrition of children. Healthy and safe experiences in early childhood lays a necessary foundation for development and growth in all areas. Children are more able to fully develop socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically when their health and nutritional needs are met and when they are safe from physical and emotional harm. This paper therefore submits that health, safety and nutrition of children in order to thrive lies on early childhood professionals, working in partnership with families and communities. It proffers suggestions as to what the government, caregiver, educators and all stake holders can do to have a key opportunity and responsibility in providing environments and experiences for all young children that set them on a pathway towards lifelong health well-being.