Playgrounds! Promote Safe and Fun Outdoor Play in Head Start and Child Care
Use this webinar to learn about the most common injury hazards on a playground and how programs can create safer playgrounds.
Use this webinar to learn about the most common injury hazards on a playground and how programs can create safer playgrounds.
Learn about the laws and regulations grantees must comply with and the forms they must complete when they purchase, construct, or renovate a facility.
A program’s physical environment supports the quality and quantity of the services it provides. Browse facilities resources that help programs create environments that are conducive to learning.
Explore the budgeting sources, safety guidelines, and regulations grantees should consider when they want to purchase, construct, or renovate a facility.
Learn about programs and agencies that can help grantees address facilities concerns and the needs of children and families affected by natural and man-made disasters.
Review the insurance and maintenance regulations, quality health and safety practices, and policies that grantees should establish in their early care and education facilities.
Learn about procurement procedures, accessibility guidelines, and other design elements grantees should consider when establishing an early care facility.
Facilities and Learning Environments reinforce the importance of designing and maintaining all facilities so they actively support children and families in both indoor and outdoor environments. Transportation supports the safe and efficient movement of children from one point to another.
The Pro-Children’s Act of 2001 imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where federally-funded children’s services are provided. Grantees that are subject to these requirements will find this information useful.
Explore the specific regulations in the Head Start Act and the Head Start Program Performance Standards that grantees should consider when they want to purchase, construct, or renovate a facility using Head Start grant funds. Use this facilities guidance resource to support the development and analysis of facilities applications in regard to these regulations.