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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 Manual for Early Childhood Programs

Mon, 01/06/2025 - 11:05

The Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs guides early childhood programs to make plans to help keep their program safe before, during, and after an emergency.

Glossary

Mon, 01/06/2025 - 11:20

Refer to this glossary to learn key terms related to emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.

National Requirements and Recommendations for Early Childhood Emergency Preparedness

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 10:00

Review these national requirements and recommendations when writing your emergency preparedness plan.

Emergency Preparedness

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 10:45

This chapter explains how to get ready, what to include in a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan, and how to stay ready to keep children and staff safe in a disaster.