Bus Driver Road Performance Observation Form
Program directors and transportation coordinators can use this resource to observe the driving performance of bus drivers.
Transportation
Head Start programs are not required to provide transportation services. However, when they do provide those services, they must comply with key regulations.Explore these resources to support programs in the safe and efficient movement of children from one point to another. Find materials on transportation services, coordination options, vehicles, child safety restraints, and other requirements. Learn how to develop transportation systems that are consistent with service area needs and comply with state and federal regulations.
Improving Communication and Safety in Transportation
Use these resources to improve communication and safety practices throughout your program’s transportation system.
Managing and Training Transportation Staff
Use these resources to manage and train transportation staff and create safe, nurturing learning environments on buses and other modes of transportation.
Encouraging Safe Behavior on Buses
Consider these strategies that help children learn socialization skills and develop safe behaviors on the bus.
Vehicle Evacuation Drills
Consider these strategies as you prepare for vehicle evacuation drills.
1303.72 Vehicle operation.
Read vehicle operation requirements related to safety, driver qualifications and application reviews, and training for drivers and bus monitors.
Keeping Children Safe in and Around Cars
It is never safe for a child to be in or around a vehicle without adult supervision. During the warmer months of the year, unattended children left in cars are more likely to suffer heat-related illnesses. Children also may suffer injury when playing alone around parked vehicles. Program staff and parents can use this resource to learn more about car safety practices that keep young children healthy.
Directions for Bus Sign-in Sheet
Families depend on programs to keep their children safe at all times. This includes when they travel to and from the program by bus. This sample sign-in sheet has a written attendance log that staff and family members can sign every time a child gets on and off the bus. There is also a space on the sheet for a photo of each child. The photos help staff with name-to-face recognition, so they always release the right child to an authorized adult. These simple injury prevention strategies can help staff account for all children who ride the bus.