11 Promoting Children’s Safety

Safety Procedures
Activity A Name _________________________________________________
Chapter 11 Date _____________________________ Period _____________

Place terms from the following list to correctly fill in the blanks in the statements related to safety.
child abuse fire drills limits self-control
dangers fire extinguishers physical spills
electrical food protection education walk
environment glass rubber gaskets windows
evacuation helmets seat belts

_________________________ 1. Constantly be alert to potential _____, or unsafe situations.

_________________________ 2. The staff is responsible for planning a safe _____ for the children.
_________________________ 3. Planning safety _____ will help you meet the safety goal.
_________________________ 4. Post _____ procedures to use in various emergencies.
_________________________ 5. Immediately report suspected cases of _____ to the appropriate
community agency.
_________________________ 6. Schedule an in-service on how to use _____ before the opening of the
center.
_________________________ 7. Center vans and buses should have _____ in them to protect children.
_________________________ 8. Include _____ in the curriculum to teach children how to handle
possible sexual advances from adults.
_________________________ 9. Child care centers are responsible for providing proper _____ storage.
_________________________ 10. Require staff to obtain an approved _____ exam before working with
children.
_________________________ 11. Children who lack _____ and are hazardous to themselves and others
should be removed from the classroom.
_________________________ 12. _____ outlets must be covered.
_________________________ 13. Remind children to _____ indoors rather than running.
_________________________ 14. Wipe up _____ right away.
_________________________ 15. Beware of stuffed toys that may have button or _____ eyes.
_________________________ 16. Schedule _____ on a regular basis such as once a month to practice
evacuating the building.
_________________________ 17. Keep _____ closed at all times unless gates or sturdy screens are in
place.
_________________________ 18. Children should wear _____ when riding bikes.
_________________________ 19. Doors should have _____ to prevent finger pinching.

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