Steps to Take if There Is Lead in Your Drinking Water
This tip sheet will answer your questions about what to do if there is lead in your program's drinking water.
Safe environments
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.
Building a Culture of Safety Campaign
The Building a Culture of Safety Campaign features resources and in-depth support to help Head Start programs address concerns that affect the safety of children and staff.
Using CCHCs to Support Children’s Social and Emotional Well-being
In this video, explore how child care health consultants can help programs create safe and supportive environments to promote children’s physical and emotional health.
4 Steps to Healthy and Safe Learning Environments
This video discusses four key ways to prevent incidents that jeopardize children’s safety and promote positive learning experiences in all Head Start program environments.
Head Start Environmental Exposure Mapping Tool
An interactive mapping tool and resource dashboard to identify where Head Start locations may be exposed to environmental hazards, with case studies and other resources for staff and others seeking to protect children.
Talking About Marijuana with Families and Staff
These webinars share strategies for talking with families and staff about marijuana use. Learn how to make child safety a priority by using a nonbiased and strength-based approach.
Reducing Environmental Health Hazards in Early Childhood Settings
This webinar offers information about major environmental health issues and best practices for keeping settings safe and reducing those hazards.
Preventing Injuries in Early Childhood Programs
Preventing Injuries in Early Childhood Programs is a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that will help you make your early childhood program a safe place for children.
Starting a Healthy and Safe School Year
Child care health consultants (CCHCs) can collaborate with program leadership to support the health and safety of children, staff, and families. This webinar explains how CCHCs can ensure a healthy and safe start.
Child Health and Safety Incident Reporting
Watch this webinar that provides guidance and detailed information regarding child health and safety incidents and risk assessment notifications in Head Start programs.