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The Story of a Playground--Building a Playground in Brazil.
Wardle, Francis – Child Care Information Exchange, 1999
Describes the process of designing and building a playground for 3- to 6-year-olds in Brazil. Describes how the playground design incorporated recommendations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's "Handbook for Public Safety," how local materials were obtained, and how funding was secured. (KB)
Descriptors: Child Safety, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries
Give Children a Place To Explore--Guides for Preschool Playground Design.
Caesar, Betsy – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Presents suggestions for designing playgrounds for preschool children. Includes information on evaluating existing conditions, obtaining a safety audit for equipment and surfacing; and designing the playground. Design considerations include the role of the natural world, adequate space to move and create, opportunities for various movement types,…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Outdoor Activities
How Secure Is Your Center? Rating Safety and Security Risks.
Cardwell, Anne; Citron, Fred; Dreier, Steve – Child Care Information Exchange, 1999
Key staff from over 500 child care centers were interviewed regarding risk assessment and reduction. Responses revealed three risk categories: (1) high frequency, low impact (playground injuries); (2) low frequency, low impact (burglary, vandalism, staff theft); and (3) low frequency, high impact (child abuse by staff, intruder crimes,…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Day Care, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
Playground Safety for the 21st Century.
Caesar, Betsy – Child Care Information Exchange, 1999
Discusses playground safety and design issues. Considers the safety, appropriateness, and cost- effectiveness of renovating, removing, maintaining, and purchasing new playground equipment. Notes legal guidelines and standards for playgrounds. (JPB)
Descriptors: Athletic Equipment, Child Safety, Day Care Centers, Equipment Evaluation
Early Childhood Checklist #5--Playgrounds.
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1994
Notes that, although staff should always watch for playground hazards, routine checks for playground hazards should be conducted monthly. Presents a 51-item safety checklist developed by the American National Red Cross that allows child care workers to assess the safety of elements of the play environment such as playground design and arrangement,…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Child Health, Child Safety, Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Safety Checklist #4--General Indoor Areas and Hallways and Stairs.
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1994
This 43-item safety checklist is designed to be used monthly by day-care centers to locate general indoor hazards, with special attention given to hazards in hallways and stairs. (MDM)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Child Safety, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
Assuring Safety in Bus Transportation--Update on Federal Legislation.
Craft, Nick – Child Care Information Exchange, 2003
Discusses the growing use of vans for transportation by child care centers and increasing concerns about van safety. Presents information on relevant federal legislation related to motor vehicle safety and the safety standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recommends that child care programs replace retiring vans with…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Bus Transportation, Child Care, Child Safety
Ideas for Directors.
Child Care Information Exchange, 1990
Discusses ideas for directors. Topics include the safety of child care; profit sharing in child care; and ways to get audited, fashion a philosophy, ask for money, draw out shy employees, and beat stress. (RJC)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Administrator Guides, Change Strategies, Child Safety
Safety Issues--How To Keep Children Safe, Yet Allow Some Risks Necessary for Learning.
Gambetti, Amelia – Child Care Information Exchange, 2002
Examines questions related to child safety raised by early childhood practitioners in a Reggio Emilia program. Discusses the importance of organizing both materials and time to use the materials in such a way as to promote respect for them. Asserts that children need time to feel involved from the beginning in a project and to develop an attitude…
Descriptors: Child Care Centers, Child Safety, Classroom Environment, Instructional Materials
Rules of the Road for Transporting Children--Guidelines for Developing a Motor Vehicle Safety Program.
Hooker, Bruce; Gearhart, Kentin – Child Care Information Exchange, 1999
Discusses safety issues for child care centers that provide transportation for children. Notes the importance of vehicle usage and control, driver qualifications, vehicle maintenance, child securement, accident procedures, and driver education and training. (JPB)
Descriptors: Child Health, Child Safety, Day Care Centers, Motor Vehicles
Ensuring Playground Safety
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Caesar, Betsy – Child Care Information Exchange, 2004
The importance of motor development has been well understood by early childhood educators for many years. Unfortunately, they have received little in the way of guidance from designers or manufacturers of play equipment as to how to provide for safe active play. Things have gotten a lot better since 1991. Advocates for children's play have…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Child Care Centers, Playgrounds, Young Children
Reality Bites: Biting at the Center--Part 1.
Greenman, Jim; Stonehouse, Anne Willis – Child Care Information Exchange, 1994
Examines the problem of biting in group child care, especially among toddlers. Discusses reasons for the behavior such as teething, impulsiveness and lack of self control, excitement and overstimulation, and frustration. Offers advice for child caregivers when biting occurs in their program. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Behavior, Child Development, Child Safety
Field Trips. Beginnings Workshop.
Cartwright, Sally; Aronson, Susan S.; Stacey, Susan; Winbush, Olga – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Five articles highlight benefits and organization of field trips: (1) "Field Trips Promote Child Learning at Its Best"; (2) "Planning for Maximum Benefit, Minimum Risk"; (3) "Coaching Community Hosts"; (4) "The Story of a Field Trip: Trash and Its Place within Children's Learning and Community"; and (5) "Field Trip Stories and Perspectives" (from…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Child Safety, Class Activities, Early Childhood Education
Health Update: Priorities for Health and Safety in Child Care.
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1986
Addresses the following issues confronting health and safety in child care: minimizing injuries, controlling diseases, managing classroom environment, and promoting health. (HOD)
Descriptors: Child Safety, Day Care, Disease Control, Early Childhood Education
Guidelines for Purchasing Playground Equipment.
Neugebauer, Roger – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Notes that the purchase of playground equipment is one of the most important decisions center directors make. Offers advice from a number of playground equipment manufacturers that suggests directors consider activities, safety, construction, installation, and warranty when purchasing equipment. Also suggests interviewing other directors about…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Equipment Evaluation
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