Summer brings fun water play — and real risks. This short guide helps child care directors and providers plan safe water days at your #Minnesota program. It gives clear steps you can use today, links to trusted resources, and checks to reduce the chance of #drowning. Keep this page with your w... How can my Minnesota child care program prevent drowning this summer?
Fireworks can be beautiful — and very hard for some kids. This article helps New York child care providers and directors plan and act so that noise-sensitive children can stay safe, calm, and included. You will find simple signs to watch for, practical prep steps, things to do during noisy n... How can my New York program help sensory-sensitive children cope with fireworks noise?
Summer in Michigan means lake days and backyard pools. As a child care provider or director, you want joyful water play and safe routines. This guide gives clear steps you can use today to reduce risks near the Great Lakes and home pools. It links to practical resources from ChildCareEd, the CDC, an... How can Michigan providers keep kids safe around the Great Lakes and backyard pools?
You work hard to keep kids safe every day. A car hitting a building, a sudden fire, or other building emergencies can happen fast. This article gives clear steps Oklahoma providers can use now. It focuses on three things: planning, supplies, and practice. State requirements vary - check your state l... The Daycare Crash Drill: How Oklahoma Providers Can Prepare for Cars, Fire, and Sudden Building Emergencies
This short guide helps #providers keep #children safe around #fireworks in #Michigan with practical #safety steps. It is written for child care directors and teachers who plan classroom celebrations or advise families. Read the quick ideas, use the numbered checklists, and share them with staff. Why... How can Michigan providers keep children safe around fireworks this Fourth of July?
On a winter afternoon in Boerne, Texas, cars crossed a fence and hit children and staff in a preschool play area. One teacher died, and several children and staff were hurt in the crash — a sharp reminder that the parking lot is part of your #safety plan. Read on for clear, practical steps you... How Can Texas Child Care Providers Make Parking Lot Safety Real After the Boerne Preschool Crash?
When a busy road meets your program door, small choices matter. This article helps Washington child care directors and providers think clearly about parking, barriers, and the side of the building that faces traffic. You will get practical steps you can take now, low-cost ideas, and places to learn ... Should Washington Child Care Centers Rethink Parking Lots, Barriers, and Building-Side Safety?
When a #gas leak reaches your #daycare door, quick #evacuation, well-planned #shelter steps, and calm # parent communication keep children safe. This short guide helps DC child care providers and directors practice fast moves, set warm shelter plans, and send clear messages to families. State requir... When a Gas Leak Reaches the Daycare Door: How Can DC Providers Evacuate Fast, Use Warm Shelter Plans, and Talk to Parents?
Licensing visits can feel scary, but they are really a check to keep children safe and programs strong. This guide helps Pennsylvania directors and providers know what to expect and how to prepare. We will explain the visit process, what inspectors look for, simple steps you can take, and what to do... How can Pennsylvania child care providers prepare for licensing visits?
Maryland has updates that matter for everyone who runs or works in child care. These rules touch #Maryland programs, #regulations about staff and training, and steps for #training and #licensing to keep children #safety. This article explains the changes in plain language and gives clear next steps ... New Child Care Regulations in Maryland for 2026