Safety Policies and Guidelines Prevention is always the best method for ensuring children's safety and is a major consideration in policy development and the early learning environment. Policies should ensure the safety of all, including early learning professionals and children. Please respond to the following: 0 Discuss why safety policies and guidelines must not be considered a replacement for adult supervision. Explain the difference between maintenance and upkeep of a school or early childhood care center. Identify elements that should be included in both the maintenance and upkeep routines. This discussion addresses the following unit learning outcome: 0 Identify guidelines for taking precautionary measures to identify health conditions and promote children's well-being