Safe Outdoor Environments
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safe outdoor environments.
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Playgrounds
Playgrounds can be fun spaces for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children to participate in active play. However, without precautions, injuries may occur. Learn more about playground safety in these resources.
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.
Make Playgrounds Safe
This video explores the fourth action in a culture of safety, Make Playgrounds Safe.
Action 4: Make Playgrounds Safe
Explore the fourth action in a culture of safety, Make Playgrounds Safe.
Resources for Safe Playgrounds
Playgrounds are a fundamental part of the childhood experience and should be safe havens for children. The resources on this page feature safety guidelines for designing, constructing, and maintaining playgrounds.
Active Supervision
All Head Start staff, from classroom teachers to bus drivers, are responsible for making sure no child is left unsupervised. Find out what active supervision is and how to use it across all program activities.
Loose Parts on the Playground
Loose Parts on the Playground
Play Space Assessment for Preschool
This tool helps to identify the strengths and needs of an existing play space, and serves as a basis for setting priorities and planning enhancements and improvements.
Summer Safety Tips
Summertime offers many opportunities for exploration and play in outdoor learning environments. With proper planning, early care and education staff can ensure that children are able to enjoy the summer safely.
Considerations for Creating Safe and Stimulating Outdoor Play Spaces
Find out what makes good outdoor play spaces for infants and toddlers and explore guidelines for designing them.
