Keeping Children Safe in Vehicles
Use this tip sheet to support families in keeping children safe in and around vehicles.
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.
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.
Active Supervision Posters
Use these posters to help everyone in your program remember the strategies for active supervision.
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.
Stay Safe Procedures in Early Childhood Programs
Stay safe procedures help staff know what to do if an intruder enters the facility. This resource focuses on how to prepare for and address the developmental needs of young children during stay safe drills.
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.