Protecting Children from Lead Paint
This tip sheet describes how to find out if your building has lead paint and how to reduce the risk of lead exposure for children.
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.
Promoting Safe Sleep Environments for Infants
Watch this video to learn how to have culturally-sensitive conversations with families of infants. Discover and share tips for sleep wear, sleeping areas, and more to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
Playground Safety Tips for Early Childhood Programs
This video focuses on how to prevent injuries by taking steps to make your playground a safer place. Learn how to create outdoor play areas that minimize risk and maximize opportunities for learning and play.
Testing Your Facility's Drinking Water for Lead
The only way to know if there is lead in your program’s water is to test it. This tip sheet will answer your questions about testing for lead in your program's drinking water.
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.
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.
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.
Letter to the Head Start Community About Child Safety
Read this letter from Tala Hooban as she reflects on the great work of Head Start programs and the prioritization of child safety.
Young Children and Lead in Drinking Water
Learn about the effects of lead on young children and how to prevent exposure in drinking water.
Why Should Head Start Programs Test Water for Lead?
Hear from Marco Beltran, senior program specialist from the Office of Head Start, about testing water for lead in Head Start facilities.