Building a Culture of Safety Campaign
The Building a Culture of Safety Campaign features resources and in-depth support to help Head Start programs address concerns that affect the safety of children and staff.
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.
4 Steps to Healthy and Safe Learning Environments
This video discusses four key ways to prevent incidents that jeopardize children’s safety and promote positive learning experiences in all Head Start program environments.
Active Supervision Posters
Use these posters to help everyone in your program remember the strategies for active supervision.
Head Start Environmental Exposure Mapping Tool
An interactive mapping tool and resource dashboard to identify where Head Start locations may be exposed to environmental hazards, with case studies and other resources for staff and others seeking to protect children.
Integrating Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety in Emergencies
This webinar explores how to develop a disaster preparedness plan. You'll also learn how it protects the health, behavioral health, and safety of staff, children, and families before, during, and after an emergency.
Preventing Injuries in Early Childhood Programs
Preventing Injuries in Early Childhood Programs is a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that will help you make your early childhood program a safe place for children.
Injury Prevention Starts at Home
Many childhood injuries are predictable and preventable. Explore tips for preventing injuries at home with this resource.
Preparing for a Hurricane
A hurricane is a tropical storm that starts in the warm waters of the tropics. They can cause considerable damage, especially along coastlines. Explore this resource for information about hurricane preparedness.
Preparing for a Wildfire
Although most wildfires occur in the western part of the United States, wildfires can occur anywhere. Explore these tips and information about wildfire preparedness.
Using Bee CALM Backpacks with Children During Emergencies
Emergencies and disasters come in many forms, at any time or place, often with little or no warning. Supportive tools like the Bee CALM Backpack can decrease its impact on a child’s social and emotional well-being.