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Family Child Care: Building, Premises, and Outdoor Safety

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This two-hour training for family child care providers focuses on Active Supervision practices that prevent injuries and reduce risk by keeping children safe ac...

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Outdoor Classroom Readiness Checklist for Early Childhood Programs
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Outdoor Classroom Readiness Checklist for Early Childhood Programs

Use this reusable walk-through checklist to review an outdoor classroom before children use the space. It prompts staff to check surfaces, slopes, structures, hazards, sun exposure, and monitored a... Read more
Mixed Ages · English, Environment, Safety · 5 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Daily Premises Safety Walk-Through Checklist for Child Care
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Daily Premises Safety Walk-Through Checklist for Child Care

Use this printable daily checklist to inspect your child care building and outdoor-play areas before children arrive and before outdoor play. Staff can record the date, time, initials, areas checke... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Environment, Safety · 5 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Move, Play & Grow: Gross Motor Activity and Safety Checklist
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Move, Play & Grow: Gross Motor Activity and Safety Checklist

This printable quick-reference checklist helps teachers prepare and supervise movement play, with space to record the date, activity, age or developmental stage, and play space. Check items for haz... Read more
Mixed Ages, Three's · Admin, English, Gross Motor, Movement · 23 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
The Water Cycle: Family Learning Note and Conversation Prompts
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The Water Cycle: Family Learning Note and Conversation Prompts

Share this 10-page classroom learning note with families while children explore how water moves through the water cycle. The note explains that water changes form and travels between Earth’s surf... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Admin, English, Family, Science · 10 pages
$1.75 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
5-Minute Classroom Reset Checklist
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5-Minute Classroom Reset Checklist

This one-page checklist helps childcare providers reset the classroom quickly at the end of the day or between activities. It includes prompts to organize blocks, put away dramatic-play materials, ... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · English, Environment, Safety · 1 page
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Playground Safety Inspection Form for Child Care
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Playground Safety Inspection Form for Child Care

Use this printable form to check the outdoor play area before children head outside. Staff can record the date, inspector, area, and weather, then check hazards, equipment condition, play surfaces,... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · English, Health, Safety · 13 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Early Literacy Toolkit: Checklist, Sequencing, Letters & Read-Aloud
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Early Literacy Toolkit: Checklist, Sequencing, Letters & Read-Aloud

Early Literacy Toolkit: Checklist, Sequencing, Letters & Read-Aloud Create a literacy-rich learning environment, strengthen early language skills, and make everyday reading experiences more mean... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Environment, Language Arts, Literacy · 10 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Childcare Hygiene & Cleaning Toolkit | Checklists & Allergy Form
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Childcare Hygiene & Cleaning Toolkit | Checklists & Allergy Form

Keep your childcare environment clean, organized, and safe with this 7-page Childcare Hygiene & Cleaning Toolkit! Designed for childcare providers, preschool teachers, daycare staff, and early c... Read more
Mixed Ages · English, Family, Health, Safety · 7 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Childcare Health & Safety Toolkit: Forms, Logs & Family Surveys
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Childcare Health & Safety Toolkit: Forms, Logs & Family Surveys

Keep your childcare program organized, informed, and prepared with this 8-page printable Health and Safety Toolkit, designed for childcare providers, preschool teachers, program directors, and earl... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Family, Health · 8 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Fact Sheet
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Fact Sheet

SIDS is the unexpected death of an apparently healthy #infant under 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a complete autopsy, investigation of the scene of death, and review of the infant's ... Read more
Infant/Toddler · English, Family, Health, Safety · 10 pages
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
Playground Safety Made Simple: Daily Outdoor Play Checklist
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Playground Safety Made Simple: Daily Outdoor Play Checklist

Make daily playground inspections simple with this practical 3-page checklist resource. Staff can record the date, time, playground area, and staff name while checking surface and ground conditions... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · English, Environment, Health, Safety · 3 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Infant Sleep Position and SIDS Questions and Answers
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Infant Sleep Position and SIDS Questions and Answers

This question-and-answer guide explains safe sleep practices that help reduce the risk of SIDS, including placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a firm sleep surface, and keeping soft items ... Read more
Infant/Toddler · 20 pages
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
Cleaning, Sanitizing & Disinfecting Schedule
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Cleaning, Sanitizing & Disinfecting Schedule

A Cleaning, Sanitizing & Disinfecting Schedule clearly defines what surfaces and equipment need attention and the methods—cleaning to remove dirt, sanitizing to reduce microbes to safe levels, an... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 6 pages
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
Gross Motor Activities for All Ages
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Gross Motor Activities for All Ages

Gross motor activities involve large-muscle movements like running, jumping, throwing, climbing, and walking that build strength, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. They support development ... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 3 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Daily Cleaning Checklist
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Daily Cleaning Checklist

Printable daily cleaning checklist for child care classrooms, organized into Opening, During the Day, and Closing tasks. Helps staff stay consistent with sanitizing high-touch surfaces, cleaning ta... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 2 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Updated Recs for Safe Sleep. Infant/Toddler. Safety
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Updated Recs for Safe Sleep. Infant/Toddler. Safety

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its recommendations for #safe_sleep practices for infants and toddlers to reduce the risk of sleep-related deaths. The updated guidelines includ... Read more
Infant/Toddler · Safety · 5 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
DIY Sandpaper Number Guide
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DIY Sandpaper Number Guide

The DIY Sandpaper Number Guide is a hands-on Montessori-inspired activity designed to help children develop tactile recognition of numbers. By tracing the rough surface of sandpaper numbers, childr... Read more
Preschool · 6 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Safe Sleep in Child Care poster
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Safe Sleep in Child Care poster

The Safe Sleep in Child Care poster provides essential information and guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of infants during naptime or bedtime in child care settings. It emphasizes the ... Read more
Infant/Toddler · 1 page
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License: Public Domain (CC0)  
Designing a Cooking Project Lesson Plan for Preschoolers
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Designing a Cooking Project Lesson Plan for Preschoolers

When designing a #cooking project lesson plan for #preschoolers, it's important to choose simple recipes that are easy to prepare and do not require any complex kitchen equipment. The lesson plan s... Read more
Preschool, Four's · Curriculum · 1 page
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License: Creative Commons BY  
Playground Safety Checklist
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Playground Safety Checklist

A playground safety checklist is an important tool to ensure that #play_areas are safe for children. It includes a list of items to check, such as the condition of equipment and the surface materia... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · Safety · 2 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
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