Safety and Unintentional Injury Prevention Considerations for Infants and Toddlers
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safety and unintentional injury prevention considerations for infants and toddlers.
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.
Safe Indoor Environments
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses safe indoor environments
Letter to the Head Start Community About Child Safety
Read this letter from Tala Hooban as she reflects on the great work of Head Start programs and the prioritization of child safety.
Letter to the Head Start Community About Child Safety
Read this letter from Tala Hooban as she reflects on the great work of Head Start programs and the prioritization of child safety.
Addressing Child Incidents Through a Culture of Safety
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.
Summer Safety Tips
Summertime offers many opportunities for exploration and play in outdoor learning environments. With proper planning, early care and education staff can ensure that children are able to enjoy the summer safely.
Summer Safety Tips
Summertime offers many opportunities for exploration and play in outdoor learning environments. With proper planning, early care and education staff can ensure that children are able to enjoy the summer safely.
Guiding Questions for Active Supervision and Safety
Review this series of questions to assess how well your management systems reflect active supervision strategies and support child safety.
Guiding Questions for Active Supervision and Safety
Review this series of questions to assess how well your management systems reflect active supervision strategies and support child safety.
Cold Weather Safety
Children are more vulnerable than adults to the effects of cold weather. These tips help Head Start parents and staff keep children safe, healthy, and warm in the winter.