Program Operations Safety
To keep children safe, early care education settings can develop plans to reduce the risk of hazards. Learn to identify risks and discover how it is key to develop protocols as part of regular program operations.
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Safety Practices
Early childhood programs keep children safe when their facilities, materials, and equipment are hazard-free and all staff use safety practices such as active supervision. Find resources to help staff and families reduce the number and severity of childhood injuries everywhere that children learn and grow. Discover tips for use at home, in cars and buses, on the playground, and in all early childhood settings.
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
This video covers ways to prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies, including medical incidents.
Keeping Them Safe: Video Series
Narrated by pediatricians, these videos can help a busy early care and education workforce reinforce health and safety practices.
1302.47 Safety practices.
Review requirements that ensure children are kept safe at all times. This standard addresses safety practices for facilities, equipment and materials, disaster preparedness, hygiene, lead exposure, and more.
Home Visitor Safety
It is key for home visitors to feel safe and know how to maintain personal safety. Learn how to help create an emotionally safe environment for both home visitors and families.
Poisoning Prevention Home Safety Tip Sheet
Poison Control centers across the country report an increase in calls related to hand sanitizer, cleaning, and disinfectant products. These tips can keep children safe from poisoning at home.
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Head Start Forward: Health and Safety Considerations
Listen to the fourth webinar in the five-part Head Start Forward series for important health and safety considerations, guidance, and support programs can use as they work toward full enrollment and fully in-person comprehensive services.
