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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.

Introduction to Active Supervision

Active supervision helps programs create safe learning environments by taking a systematic approach to child supervision. This webinar introduces the concept and tips for implementing active supervision strategies.

Health and Safety Recovery Checklist

Use this checklist to gather information after a major disaster. This can inform your recovery efforts so you can make sure that the facility is safe for the return of the children in your care.

Child Abuse and Neglect

Everyone who works in Head Start programs is a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect. View this collection of resources to learn more and find professional development opportunities.

Head Start FAQs on iLookOut for Child Abuse

iLookOut provides an online professional development course for mandated reporters designed specifically for early childhood staff and providers. Read this FAQ to learn more about the course, who should take it, and how to access it.

Poisoning Prevention Home Safety Tip Sheet

Poison Control centers across the country report an increase in calls related to hand sanitizer, cleaning, and disinfectant products. These tips can keep children safe from poisoning at home.

Keeping Them Safe: Video Series

Narrated by pediatricians, these videos can help a busy early care and education workforce reinforce health and safety practices.

Program Operations Safety

To keep children safe, early care education settings can develop plans to reduce the risk of hazards. Learn to identify risks and discover how it is key to develop protocols as part of regular program operations.