Toddler Safety: Protecting Our Little Explorers

This course equips early childhood educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to create safe, developmentally appropriate environments for toddlers. Participants will learn how to identify potential hazards, prevent accidents, respond effectively in emergencies, and embed safety into daily routines without stifling curiosity and exploration. (3 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

Buy $28.50 Take a Look! Enroll Later

Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment
1. The Toddler Mindset
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Common Safety Risks in Toddler Development
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Balancing Risk and Exploration
4. Safety Through a Developmental Lens
5. 1-Year-Olds: Emerging Explorers
6. 2-Year-Olds: Confident Adventurers
7. Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
8. Chapter 1 Reflection
1. The Role of Environment in Toddler Safety
2. Room Arrangement for Maximum Safety
3. Securing Furniture and Fixtures
4. Toy and Material Safety
5. Hazard Control for Everyday Items
6. Managing High-Traffic and Transition Areas
7. Safety Checks and Maintenance
8. Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
9. Chapter 2 Reflection
1. Why Outdoor Safety Matters for Toddlers
2. Outdoor Play Area Inspections
3. Supervision Strategies Outdoors
4. Age-Appropriate Playground Equipment
5. Outdoor Hazard Awareness
6. Weather-Related Safety
7. Encouraging Safe Risk-Taking Outdoors
8. Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
9. Chapter 3 Reflection
1. What Is Responsive Supervision?
2. The Challenges of Supervising Toddlers
3. Strategies for Effective Supervision
4. Balancing Freedom and Boundaries
5. Anticipating Behavior Before It Becomes Unsafe
6. Guiding Toddlers Toward Safe Choices
7. Supervision During High-Energy Times
8. Practical Scenarios
9. Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
10. Chapter 4 Reflection
1. Why Emergency Preparedness Matters
2. Building an Emergency Response Plan
3. Responding to Common Toddler Emergencies
4. First Aid Kit Essentials for Toddler Classrooms
5. Maintaining Emergency Readiness
6. Keeping Toddlers Calm During Emergencies
7. Practical Scenarios - Emergencies
8. Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
9. Chapter 5 Discussion
1. Why Family Partnerships Matter for Safety
2. Communicating Safety Policies and Practices
3. Sharing Incident Reports Effectively
4. Benefits of Effective Incident Reporting
5. Educating Families on Home Safety Practices
6. Building a Shared Safety Culture
7. Handling Safety Disagreements with Families
8. Practical Scenarios - Family Safety Collaboration
9. Chapter 6 Check for Understanding
10. Chapter 6 Reflection
1. Course Reflection
2. Course Completion
3. End of Course Quiz
4. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$28.50
3 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Toddlers

Toddler Safety: Protecting Our Little Explorers

Course curriculum

Getting Started

Before we begin...

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Wrapping It Up

About this course