Safety, Health, and Injury Prevention Recommendations | Early …
Aug 29, 2024 · Early care and education (ECE) providers play a major role in protecting children from injuries. They keep children safe and teach them strategies to prevent injuries.
The Importance of Child Care Safety Protections
Oct 30, 2017 · As reflected in the CCDBG, there is a set of basic, evidence-based practices that help keep children safe and healthy in child care. Among these are background checks, trainings for child...
Safety Practices | ECLKC
Early childhood programs keep children safe when their facilities, materials, and equipment are free of hazards and staff promote safety practices like active supervision. These resources help staff and families reduce the number and severity of childhood injuries.
Keeping Children Safe - Childcare.gov
For children younger than 5 years old, most injuries occur in or around the home. Families can reduce or prevent the risk of injury by removing hazards so children can safely explore the world around them. Learn more about keeping your child safe at home with these resources.
Outdoor Play and Safety for Children in ECE
May 16, 2024 · Outdoor play in early care and education (ECE) programs can have many benefits for children’s healthy development, but spending time outside also comes with risks of illness and injury. ECE providers can help keep children safe while they learn and stay active outside.
Keep Children Safe Using Active Supervision - ECLKC
3 days ago · Keeping children safe is a top priority for all Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Active supervision is the most effective strategy for creating a safe environment and preventing injuries in young children. It transforms supervision from a …
Child Care Safety - Children's Safety Network
Definition: Child care safety concentrates on protecting young children from hazards and diseases in child care settings such as day care centers; child care homes; preschools; and before- and after-school programs.
Heath, Safety - NAEYC
Feb 1, 2020 · Explore key early childhood topics such Developmentally Appropriate Practice, play, and math.
Tips for Keeping Children Safe: A Developmental Guide | ECLKC
Oct 25, 2024 · This tool provides safety tips for early childhood staff working with young children in classroom environments. Each section includes a description of development and safety tips organized by daily routines. Some tips apply to all children. Others address the developmental needs of children in a specific age group.
Health and Safety Requirements - Childcare.gov
Healthy practice requirements keep children physically active and support rest, including infant safe-sleep practices. Children’s health requirements include physicals, immunizations, and how the program must handle sick children and store and give medication.