Child Care Water Quality and Extended Closures
Learn how to ensure drinking water quality during and after extended closures.
Facilities
A program’s physical environment supports the quality and quantity of the services it provides. Browse facilities resources that helpprograms create environments that are conducive to learning. Explore resources about adhering to safety guidelines for designing, constructing, and maintaining healthy classrooms and playgrounds. Also, find materials that outline the procedures for applying for funds to purchase, construct, or make major renovations to facilities that operate Head Start programs. This includes the measures that must be taken to protect the federal interest in such facilities.
Resources for Safe Playgrounds
Playgrounds are a fundamental part of the childhood experience and should be safe havens for children. The resources on this page feature safety guidelines for designing, constructing, and maintaining playgrounds.
Pro-Children’s Act of 2001
The Pro-Children’s Act of 2001 imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where federally-funded children’s services are provided. Grantees that are subject to these requirements will find this information useful.
Facilities Maintenance, Health, and Safety
Review the insurance and maintenance regulations, quality health and safety practices, and policies that grantees should establish in their early care and education facilities.