Recover from a Natural Disaster
Learn how to respond efficiently and restore program services in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
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Facilities Planning
A program's physical environment is crucial for providing quality services. With these resources, learn to develop systems for maintaining and scheduling repairs for facilities and create conducive learning environments. Discover how to establish resilient facilities and emergency response systems for natural disasters.
Explore budgeting sources, safety guidelines, and regulations for purchasing, constructing, or renovating a Head Start facility.
Adhere to Federal, State, and Local Regulations
Learn about the federal, state, and local regulations that programs should consider as they prepare their facilities for natural disasters.
Practice Disaster Response Drills
Learn about the protocols and regular drills programs can practice now to help them prepare for a natural disaster.
Facilities Guidance
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-04 | Issuance Date: 10-21-2024
Playground Safety Tips for Early Childhood Programs
This video focuses on how to prevent injuries by taking steps to make your playground a safer place. Learn how to create outdoor play areas that minimize risk and maximize opportunities for learning and play.
Financing and Budgeting for Early Care and Education Facilities Guidebook
Grantees can use this facilities guidance resource to help them think through the financial considerations around how to develop a new early care and education facility. The document also includes links to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Facilities and Learning Environments
Facilities and Learning Environments reinforce the importance of designing and maintaining all facilities so they actively support children and families in both indoor and outdoor environments. Transportation supports the safe and efficient movement of children from one point to another.
Bonding
A bond is a financial guarantee by a surety company that work will be completed as described in a contract. This resource can be used by program directors and their facilities planning teams to understand the relevant requirements for bonding. Most construction contractors are familiar with the process of obtaining surety bonds.
Compliance Assistance: The Davis-Bacon Act and Related Acts
The Department of Labor is committed to providing its customers—America's employers, workers, job seekers, and retirees—with clear and easy-to-access information on how to comply with federal employment laws. This resource can be used by program directors, human resource managers, and construction professionals involved in meeting compliance issues related to Davis-Bacon.
Eight Steps in the Design Process
Program design elements, such as group size, classroom size, the indoor-outdoor relationship, and easily accessed diapering and toileting facilities with adjacent handwashing sinks, all have a great impact on the functioning and design of a child care center.
