Never hang toys with long strings, cords, loops, or ribbons in cribs or playpens where children can become entangled. Remove crib gyms from the ...

Regulations for childcare facilities vary greatly in terms of licenses, services provided, times of operation, and type of care offered. Food safety regulations are determined...

Objectives: The project aims were to (1) develop an observational Health and Safety Checklist to assess health and safety practices and conditions in early care...

Create indoor spaces with age-appropriate furniture. Use safety locks and gates to allow preschoolers to explore safely. Avoid furniture ...

An ideal outdoor play space is one that encourages children to challenge themselves while also presenting little risk for injury; in other words ...

Risky play, accompanied by thrilling feelings with real or perceived risks, is beneficial for children's development. Playground quality and teachers' attitudes about risk can influence... Available via Interlibrary Loan

Research indicates outdoor play influences children’s physical, cognitive and social-emotional well-being, but there are barriers to implementation in early learning settings. This study explores an...

To protect their skin, keep children in the shade and encourage wearing wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, and clothes that cover children's arms ...

The benefits of outdoor play aren't just physical. It allows children to challenge themselves and become appraisers of risk.

This study contributes to the understanding of early childhood educators' and parents' attitudes and practices in relation to outdoor risky play for children. This study...