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Safe environments

Children wearing helmets when talking with a teacher. One of them, on a slide, is also wearing googles.Making sure environments are safe allows children to explore and learn with less risk. Promoting a culture of safety prevents injury and illness. 

Review these resources to learn more about how to create safe environments.

Creating Healthy and Safe Environments

This webinar explores how child care health consultants can collaborate with Head Start directors and teachers to create healthy and safe learning environments.

Preventing Oral Injuries

Oral injuries to the face and mouth happen often among young children. Explore strategies Head Start staff can use to help prevent these injuries.

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.

Bed Bugs: Managing the Itch Factor

Questions about bed bugs in early childhood settings are common, and understanding the bugs can inform program policies, procedures, and educational efforts. Explore information on identifying and managing bed bugs.

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.