Description:
Maintaining a safe childcare facility requires more than supervision—it requires proactive attention to the building, equipment, classrooms, playgrounds, and overall environment children interact with every day. In this training, participants will explore how to identify and minimize potential safety hazards throughout a childcare facility, including indoor and outdoor risks, unsafe materials, unsecured areas, playground dangers, pinch points, door safety, environmental hazards, and exposure risks such as peeling paint or hazardous chemicals. Participants will also learn the importance of routine safety inspections, maintenance practices, and safety checklists that help prevent injuries and create secure learning environments for children and staff. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, this training will strengthen your ability to recognize hazards before incidents occur and maintain a safer physical environment throughout your program.
By the end of this course, you will be able to…
- Recognize potential safety hazards in indoor and outdoor childcare environments
- Identify and minimize the risk of potential safety hazards on the premises of the childcare facility
- Implement safety routines and environmental safety checks to maintain a secure and well-managed childcare setting
Course Information
- Qualifies for 1 Clock Hours | .1 CEU
- Training includes module & assessment
- Supporting downloadable material included
- Audience: Teachers, Staff Members, and Directors
- Level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
- CDA Competency Statements: This course covers CDA Competency Statements I and V
Virtual Learning Requirements: To attend your virtual class, you must log in from a computer with a working camera and audio, using a reliable internet connection (phones are not allowed). You must remain on camera for the entire session, fully engaged and free from distractions—this includes no caregiving duties, work tasks, or participating from a vehicle. Active participation in discussions, polls, and questions is required. Attendance will be checked randomly. Late arrivals, early departures, or failure to meet these requirements will result in removal from the class with no refund.
