Keeping Children Safe
This course is filled with information and resources to help guide you in ensuring a safe environment for your program. The class goes deeper into safety issues such as maintaining a safe environment (indoors and outdoors), handling emergencies, teacher preparedness and teaching children to keep themselves safe.
Goal: to learn to provide a safe environment, age-appropriate safety and manage emergencies
This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.
Keeping Children Safe
Goal: to learn to provide a safe environment, age-appropriate safety and manage emergencies
Table of Contents
- Maintaining a Safe Environment
- Safety of Toys and Equipment
- Emergency Preparedness
- Personal Preparation for Teachers and Staff
- Safety Away from the Child Care Center
- Teaching Children to Keep Themselves Safe
Learning Objectives
After completing this class, the student will be able to:
- identify the 3 keys to providing a safe environment
- assess toys and equipment for safe use and storage
- create age-appropriate safety rules
- manage emergencies effectively and professionally
- list the items you should have on a field trip
- discuss how to teach children self-safety
NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.
After completing this class, the student will be able to:
- identify the 3 keys to providing a safe environment
- assess toys and equipment for safe use and storage
- create a few good age-appropriate safety rules
- manage emergencies professionally
- list the items you should have on a field trip
- discuss how to teach children self-safety