Action 3: Keep Environments Safe and Secure
Explore the third action in a culture of safety, Keep Environments Safe and Secure.
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.
Explore the third action in a culture of safety, Keep Environments Safe and Secure.
Explore the fourth action in a culture of safety, Make Playgrounds Safe.
Explore the fifth action in a culture of safety, Transport Children Safely.
Explore the sixth action in a culture of safety, Report Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect.
Explore the seventh action in a culture of safety, Prepare for Changes that Affect Safety.
Explore the eighth action in a culture of safety, Model Safe Behaviors.
Explore the ninth action in a culture of safety, Collaborate with Families About Safety.
Explore the tenth action in a culture of safety, Know Your Children and Families.
Learn strategies to support ongoing home safety conversations with families using home safety checklists.
Keep children safe and reduce injuries by having staff learn and continuously practice active supervision. Use these resources to plan for a systematic approach to child supervision.
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