Health and Safety in Child Care
Overview of Health and Safety in Child Care
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has a long history of supporting health and safety in early care and education settings, and published the resource manual "Health and Safety in Child Care" (1995, now out of print). This webpage hopes to serve a similar function to that manual, providing a common source for updated web links and other information on a wide variety of health and safety related topics.
H1N1 Flu Information for School and Childcare Professionals
Swine Flu Fact Sheet
(H1N1) and Child Care Resources
Influenza Guidance for Early Childhood Programs
Letter to Parents of Children in Early Education and Care Programs
Information for Parents and Pregnant Women
H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information
Handwashing
CDC Website
Flu Prevention & Asthma
Flu Prevention & Food Allergy
Preventing the Flu
Pandemic Flu
Child Care and Preschool Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist.
How to Care for Someone at Home Who Has the Flu
Important General Resources on Health and Safety
Asthma and Allergies
Child Abuse and Neglect
The DCF website provides access to several useful resources including the Guide for Mandated Reporters, Child Abuse and Neglect Report Form and an overview of DCF's child welfare strategic plan.
Child Care Health Consultation
Children with Special Needs
Chronic Illnesses
Cleaning and Sanitation
Emergency Preparedness for Children
Environmental Health for Children
First Aid/CPR
Health Care Policies
Hygiene and Handwashing
Infectious Disease Information
Immunizations
Injury Prevention for Children
Lead Poisoning
EEC Licensing Regulations
Medication Administration for Children
Miscellaneous Print Resources
NAEYC Accreditation
Nutrition and Obesity Prevention
Oral Health for Children
Outdoor Play
Playground Safety
Poison Control
Preschool Vision Screening
Safety for Infants and Young Children
Safe Sleep
Safety Assessment Tools
Transportation Safety for Children