Letter to the Head Start Community About Child Safety
Read this letter from Tala Hooban as she reflects on the great work of Head Start programs and the prioritization of child safety.
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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.
Safety and Unintentional Injury Prevention
In this chapter in the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the role of the health manager in promoting safety and unintentional injury prevention.
Culture of Safety and Active Supervision
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses the culture of safety and active supervision.
Safe Indoor Environments
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safe indoor environments
Safe Outdoor Environments
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safe outdoor environments.
Child Passenger Safety in Motor Vehicles
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses child passenger safety in motor vehicles.
Safety and Unintentional Injury Prevention Considerations for Infants and Toddlers
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safety and unintentional injury prevention considerations for infants and toddlers.
Sharing Information About Safety
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safety training.
Stay Safe Procedures in Early Childhood Programs
Stay safe procedures help staff know what to do if an intruder enters the facility. This resource focuses on how to prepare for and address the developmental needs of young children during stay safe drills.
Using Bee CALM Backpacks with Children During Emergencies
Emergencies and disasters come in many forms, at any time or place, often with little or no warning. Supportive tools like the Bee CALM Backpack can decrease its impact on a child’s social and emotional well-being.
