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.
Watch this video to learn how to have culturally-sensitive conversations with families of infants. Discover and share tips for sleep wear, sleeping areas, and more to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
Watch this video to learn all about the Bee CALM backpack, including what is is, how to use it, and what to include in your own backpack.
This video focuses on how to prevent injuries by taking steps to make your playground a safer place. Learn how to create outdoor play areas that minimize risk and maximize opportunities for learning and play.
Watch this webinar to learn about the role of Head Start programs in reporting health and safety incidents. Find out about resources to train and support staff to build a program-wide culture of safety and wellness.
Active supervision helps programs create safe learning environments by taking a systematic approach to child supervision. This webinar introduces the concept and tips for implementing active supervision strategies.
Watch this video to learn about abusive head trauma. Discover prevention strategies to reduce the risks in early education settings.
Learn the importance of keeping children safe from harm. Find out ways to help protect children from abuse and maltreatment, both in early education settings and at home.
Learn how child care health consultants play a key role in helping staff ensure indoor and outdoor environments are safe for children’s learning and exploration.
Learn about the most common risks for children’s injuries. Explore strategies to help programs create safer playgrounds.
In this webinar, learn how to use the Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs. Explore how to develop emergency plans to keep children, families, and staff safe if disaster strikes.