Safety – Indoors and Outdoors

Children need the freedom to explore their environment to develop and strengthen connections in their growing brains. The home, classroom and outdoors need to be a space where children of all ages can explore safely.

GENERAL INDOOR SAFETY TIPS

• keep chemicals away from children
• keep sleeping areas as bare as possible
• keep away from electrical appliances
• keep small items out of reach
• secure windows, block stairways and lock doors
• keep children safe around the family pet

GENERAL OUTDOOR SAFETY TIPS

• Never leave children alone outside
• Teach children not to play near the street
• Explain that children must ask for help if toys roll into the street or driveway
• Check the outdoor play area routinely. Remove trash, sharp branches, tools, lawn equipment, and animal faeces
• Use playground equipment appropriately.
• Stay a safe distance away from moving swings.
• Watch out for others when riding tricycles.
• Wait for the group before crossing the street.
• Watch for cars in streets and parking lots.
• Stay inside designated play areas.