Safety First: Creating Safe Infant & Toddler Environments- Training Level: 1. Core Content: 2. CDA Content: 1. Training Hours: 4

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This course helps early childhood educators create safe and healthy spaces for infants and toddlers. You’ll learn how to follow Kentucky’s child care safety rules, keep equipment and food safe, and respond to emergencies like fires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and lockdowns. The course also explains your role as a professional in protecting children. You’ll leave with clear, practical steps you can take to keep children safe every day.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Describe Kentucky’s safety regulations for child care programs.
  2. Use safety practices for equipment, food, and daily routines.
  3. Spot safety risks in the environment and know how to fix them.
  4. Follow safety plans for emergencies like fire, tornado, earthquake, and lockdown.
  5. Understand the importance of active supervision and clear communication in keeping children safe.

KY Course Information: Training Level: 1. Core Content: 2. CDA Content: 1. Training Hours: 4