Transportation Security and Safety
Consider these action items when you address your program’s transportation security and safety risks.
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.
Consider these action items when you address your program’s transportation security and safety risks.
Use these resources to manage and train transportation staff and create safe, nurturing learning environments on buses and other modes of transportation.
Programs must comply with transportation regulations if they decide to transport children. This resource may be used by Head Start staff to better understand federal requirements for program transportation services.
Watch this webinar to learn about the importance of transportation safety for children in Head Start programs.