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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.
Mobile infants have more control of their head, torso, arms, and legs. They also begin to coordinate those movements. At this age, they sleep less and are more active during the day, eager to engage in everything around them.
The toddler years are a time when children are building skills in all areas. They remember what they learn and share it with others. They understand things more deeply, make choices, and engage with others in new ways.
The Office of Head Start hosted this webinar to provide grantees with information and resources to support their work with children, families, and staff affected by Hurricane Sandy. It focuses on the importance of integrating mental health support after a traumatic event. The webinar also discusses guidance on service enhancements that support children, families, and staff after traumatic events.
These materials have been compiled to provide resources to Head Start programs and parents in supporting the children and families in areas disrupted by disasters. Programs play a critical role in providing stability, safety, nurturing, and access to resources.
These resources will help early childhood programs learn more about emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
Children are more vulnerable than adults to the effects of cold weather. These tips help Head Start parents and staff keep children safe, healthy, and warm in the winter.
This fact sheet provides easy tips families can use to ensure their children's health and safety at home, outside, in the water, and in a car or truck.
Review this series of questions to assess how well your management systems reflect active supervision strategies and support child safety.
Tornadoes can happen at any time and occur all over the United States. Explore tips for preparing your program for tornadoes.
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.
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