Welcome to Head Start of Greater Dallas Welcome to Head Start of Greater Dallas Hello Parents, All Head Start programs providing transportation services

Welcome to Head Start of Greater Welcome to Head Start of Greater Dallas Dallas

Hello Parents,Hello Parents,

All Head Start programs providing transportation services must All Head Start programs providing transportation services must present parent training that discusses transportation and pedestrian present parent training that discusses transportation and pedestrian safety. Along with the required safety information, this training will safety. Along with the required safety information, this training will discuss a number of other safety topics.discuss a number of other safety topics.

The main goal is to cover important safety information as well as The main goal is to cover important safety information as well as show parents what their children will be learning at school during show parents what their children will be learning at school during

the year. The training information you receive will help you work the year. The training information you receive will help you work with your child at home on these very same safety issues.with your child at home on these very same safety issues.

BUS SAFETYBUS SAFETY

lets talk a little lets talk a little bit about bus bit about bus safety.safety.

BUS SAFETY BUS SAFETY

Wait for the bus to come to a Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.complete stop.

It is important that parents escort their young It is important that parents escort their young children to and from bus stops. children to and from bus stops.

Head Start of Greater Dallas does not provide pickup Head Start of Greater Dallas does not provide pickup and drop-off and drop-off service, however this is an important item to service, however this is an important item to remember for siblings remember for siblings and for the future.and for the future.

Stand well back from the curb.Stand well back from the curb.


Line up single file and wait for the bus Line up single file and wait for the bus driver to signal you to approach the driver to signal you to approach the bus.bus.

Don’t push or shove.Don’t push or shove. Wait your turn.Wait your turn.


Always use the handrail.Always use the handrail.

This will help prevent you from falling off the steps This will help prevent you from falling off the steps and into the and into the street.street.

Always make sure to watch your step. Always make sure to watch your step.


Once you enter the bus, sit down immediately.Once you enter the bus, sit down immediately.

If you are standing in the aisle and the bus begins If you are standing in the aisle and the bus begins to to move, you could fall and hurt yourself and others.move, you could fall and hurt yourself and others.

If you are standing in the aisle, others cannot get If you are standing in the aisle, others cannot get

past you and the bus cannot be loaded in a proper past you and the bus cannot be loaded in a proper time frame. time frame.


Once seated on the bus, passengers Once seated on the bus, passengers should be secured in the child should be secured in the child restraint seats.restraint seats.

When on Head Start buses, monitors are responsible for When on Head Start buses, monitors are responsible for ensuring children are correctly secured in their seats. ensuring children are correctly secured in their seats.


When traveling on the bus the When traveling on the bus the following rules apply:following rules apply:

Keep all books, bags and other student items out Keep all books, bags and other student items out of of the bus aisles.the bus aisles.

Treat fellow passengers and bus driver with Treat fellow passengers and bus driver with respect.respect.

Be quiet. Noisy children may distract the driver. Be quiet. Noisy children may distract the driver. Talk Talk quietly with the people near you. Do not yell.quietly with the people near you. Do not yell.

Do not throw items out of the windows and keepDo not throw items out of the windows and keepyour head and arms inside at all timesyour head and arms inside at all times

Always obey the bus driver.Always obey the bus driver.


When exiting the bus, follow When exiting the bus, follow these rules: these rules:

Do not push or shove while getting off the bus.Do not push or shove while getting off the bus. Let your classmates in the rear of the bus exit first.Let your classmates in the rear of the bus exit first. Once you have exited, move away from the bus so Once you have exited, move away from the bus so

the driver can see you.the driver can see you.

A bus driver can not see near the back tires on either side of the A bus driver can not see near the back tires on either side of the bus, right in front of the bus or close to the sides. bus, right in front of the bus or close to the sides.


Danger zones around the school bus:Danger zones around the school bus: 15 feet in front of, behind and on each side of the 15 feet in front of, behind and on each side of the

school bus.school bus. Children should always cross at least 15 feet in Children should always cross at least 15 feet in

front front of the bus.of the bus. The children need to be far enough so they can see the bus driver’s face The children need to be far enough so they can see the bus driver’s face

and the driver can see theirs. and the driver can see theirs.

Children should never cross behind a bus because Children should never cross behind a bus because the driver will not be able to see them.the driver will not be able to see them. This is one reason drivers should never back a bus up unless it is This is one reason drivers should never back a bus up unless it is

absolutely necessary.absolutely necessary.

Children should always be at least 15 feet away Children should always be at least 15 feet away from from the bus when they are not immediately entering or the bus when they are not immediately entering or

exiting. exiting.

Danger zones around the Danger zones around the school bus.school bus.

Take a look at this picture and pay Take a look at this picture and pay close attention to the areas in red.close attention to the areas in red.

BUS SAFETY BUS SAFETY RECAPRECAP

Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop. Line up single file and wait for the bus driver to signal you to Line up single file and wait for the bus driver to signal you to approach the bus.approach the bus. Always use the handrail.Always use the handrail. Once you enter the bus, sit down immediately.Once you enter the bus, sit down immediately. Once seated on the bus, passengers should be secured in the Once seated on the bus, passengers should be secured in the child restraint seats.child restraint seats. Keep all books, bags and other student items out of Keep all books, bags and other student items out of the bus the bus aisles.aisles. Treat fellow passengers and bus driver with respect.Treat fellow passengers and bus driver with respect. Be quiet. Noisy children may distract the driver. Talk Be quiet. Noisy children may distract the driver. Talk quietly with the people near you, quietly with the people near you,

do not yell.do not yell. Do not through items out of the windows and keep your head Do not through items out of the windows and keep your head and arms inside at all and arms inside at all

timestimes Always obey the bus driver. Always obey the bus driver.

BUS SAFETY BUS SAFETY RECAPRECAP (Continued) (Continued)

Do not push or shove while getting off the bus.Do not push or shove while getting off the bus. Let your classmates in the rear of the bus exit first.Let your classmates in the rear of the bus exit first. Once you have exited move away from the bus so the Once you have exited move away from the bus so the driver driver

can see you.can see you. A bus driver can not see near the back tires on either side of the A bus driver can not see near the back tires on either side of the

bus, right in front of the bus or close to the sides. bus, right in front of the bus or close to the sides. The danger zone is 15 feet in front of, behind and on each side The danger zone is 15 feet in front of, behind and on each side

of the school bus.of the school bus. Children should always cross at least 15 feet in front of the bus.Children should always cross at least 15 feet in front of the bus. The children need to be far enough so they can see the bus The children need to be far enough so they can see the bus drivers drivers

face and the driver can see theirs. face and the driver can see theirs. Children should never cross behind a bus because the driver Children should never cross behind a bus because the driver

will not be able to see them.will not be able to see them. Children should always be at least 15 feet away from Children should always be at least 15 feet away from when when

they are not immediately entering or exiting the they are not immediately entering or exiting the bus.bus.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Lets talk about pedestrian Safety.Lets talk about pedestrian Safety.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Understand and obey traffic Understand and obey traffic signals and signs. signals and signs.

Children need to be able to identify the shapes, Children need to be able to identify the shapes, colors and meanings of traffic signs and signals.colors and meanings of traffic signs and signals.


Don’t cross the street alone (If Don’t cross the street alone (If the child is under 10).the child is under 10).

An adult needs to accompany children 5 and under An adult needs to accompany children 5 and under when crossing the street.when crossing the street.

Children tend to be impulsive and don’t take the time Children tend to be impulsive and don’t take the time to stop and think about safety.to stop and think about safety.

Children often have a difficult time judging the speed Children often have a difficult time judging the speed of approaching vehicles.of approaching vehicles.


Crossing streets safely:Crossing streets safely: Stop at the curb before crossing the street.Stop at the curb before crossing the street. Cross at corners, using traffic signals and Cross at corners, using traffic signals and

crosswalks.crosswalks. Look left, right and left again before crossing.Look left, right and left again before crossing.


Do not play in streets, parking lots Do not play in streets, parking lots or unfenced yards by the street.or unfenced yards by the street.

Children’s smaller stature makes them harder for Children’s smaller stature makes them harder for motorists to see.motorists to see.

Children who are at play are distracted and often Children who are at play are distracted and often do do not pay attention to their surroundings. not pay attention to their surroundings.


Walking safelyWalking safely Walk facing traffic, on sidewalks or paths.Walk facing traffic, on sidewalks or paths.

This is done so that you can see any car that might This is done so that you can see any car that might go out of go out of control and allow you time to react.control and allow you time to react.

If there is no sidewalk and you cannot walk a If there is no sidewalk and you cannot walk a different different way, you should walk on the shoulder of the way, you should walk on the shoulder of the road as road as far from the far from the driving lane as possible.driving lane as possible.

Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Be sure drivers see you before crossing in front of Be sure drivers see you before crossing in front of

them.them.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PEDESTRIAN SAFETY RECAP RECAP

Understand and obey traffic signals and signs. Understand and obey traffic signals and signs. Don’t cross the street alone (if the child is under 10).Don’t cross the street alone (if the child is under 10). Stop at the curb before crossing the street.Stop at the curb before crossing the street. Cross at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.Cross at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right, and left again before crossing.Look left, right, and left again before crossing. Do not play in streets, parking lots or unfenced yards by the street.Do not play in streets, parking lots or unfenced yards by the street. Walk facing traffic, on sidewalks or paths.Walk facing traffic, on sidewalks or paths. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Be sure drivers see you before crossing in front of them. When crossing in Be sure drivers see you before crossing in front of them. When crossing in

front of a bus you should be at least 15 feet in front of the vehicle. front of a bus you should be at least 15 feet in front of the vehicle.

FIRE SAFETYFIRE SAFETY

Lets talk about fire safetyLets talk about fire safety


Make sure your house is Make sure your house is equipped with smoke equipped with smoke alarms.alarms.

Four out of five fire deaths occur in homes, most of Four out of five fire deaths occur in homes, most of which do not have smoke alarms.which do not have smoke alarms.

Place smoke alarms near the bedrooms in your Place smoke alarms near the bedrooms in your house.house.


Be sure to test smoke Be sure to test smoke alarms monthly.alarms monthly.

Clean smoke alarms regularly.Clean smoke alarms regularly. Replace batteries annually. Replace batteries annually.


Know two ways out of Know two ways out of

your house.your house. Try to find two ways out from every room in Try to find two ways out from every room in

your your home. Every way needs to be planned and home. Every way needs to be planned and practiced with grown-upspracticed with grown-ups. .

Fires can Fires can burn very fast, and their smoke can burn very fast, and their smoke can make a room or home very dark. It helps to make a room or home very dark. It helps to

have have a plan so you'll know what to do to get out of a plan so you'll know what to do to get out of

your home!your home!


Decide on a place to meet Decide on a place to meet once everyone gets out of once everyone gets out of the house.the house.

After you get out, call 9-1-1 or the fire department. After you get out, call 9-1-1 or the fire department. Stay outside no matter what. Don't go back for Stay outside no matter what. Don't go back for

anything.anything.


If there is a fire, leave the If there is a fire, leave the house right away. house right away.

Stay low to the floor when escaping a fire.Stay low to the floor when escaping a fire. Before opening any door in a fire, feel the door Before opening any door in a fire, feel the door

first to see if it is hot. A hot door means there first to see if it is hot. A hot door means there may be fire on the other side. may be fire on the other side.


TipsTips

Keep matches, lighters, candles out of the Keep matches, lighters, candles out of the children’s reach.children’s reach.

Never smoke in bed.Never smoke in bed. Smoking is the leading cause of fire related Smoking is the leading cause of fire related

death.death.

Store gasoline, paint thinner and ammonia Store gasoline, paint thinner and ammonia outside of the home.outside of the home.

Replace frayed electrical wires and cords that Replace frayed electrical wires and cords that

can set fire to carpeting and rugs.can set fire to carpeting and rugs.

FIRE SAFETYFIRE SAFETYRECAPRECAP

Make sure your house is equipped with smoke alarms.Make sure your house is equipped with smoke alarms. Be sure to test smoke alarms monthly.Be sure to test smoke alarms monthly. Know two ways out of your house.Know two ways out of your house. Decide on a place to meet once everyone gets out of the house.Decide on a place to meet once everyone gets out of the house. If there is a fire, leave the house right away. Stay low or crawl.If there is a fire, leave the house right away. Stay low or crawl. Always feel doors before opening them. If hot do not open and find Always feel doors before opening them. If hot do not open and find

another way out.another way out. Call the fire department from a phone outside the home.Call the fire department from a phone outside the home. Keep matches, lighters, candles out of the children’s reach.Keep matches, lighters, candles out of the children’s reach. Never smoke in bed.Never smoke in bed. Store gasoline, paint thinner and ammonia outside of the home.Store gasoline, paint thinner and ammonia outside of the home. Replace frayed electrical wires and cords that can set fire to carpeting Replace frayed electrical wires and cords that can set fire to carpeting

and rugs. and rugs.

WATER SAFETYWATER SAFETY

Lets talk about water safetyLets talk about water safety

WATER SAFETY WATER SAFETY

Always supervise children Always supervise children near water.near water.

Drowning remains the 2Drowning remains the 2ndnd-leading cause of -leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1-14 years.injury-related death for children ages 1-14 years.

Among children ages 1-4 years of age, most Among children ages 1-4 years of age, most drownings occur in residential swimming drownings occur in residential swimming

poolspools. .


Learn infant and child CPR.Learn infant and child CPR.


Wear life jackets when using Wear life jackets when using watercraft.watercraft.


Do not use inflatable inner Do not use inflatable inner tubes or “water wings” as tubes or “water wings” as safety devices.safety devices.

Such devices could suddenly shift position, Such devices could suddenly shift position, lose lose air, or slip out from underneath, leaving the air, or slip out from underneath, leaving the child child in a dangerous situation.in a dangerous situation.


Keep toilet lids down.Keep toilet lids down.

Children under age one most often drown in Children under age one most often drown in bathtubs, buckets, or toilets.bathtubs, buckets, or toilets.


Keep doors to bathrooms Keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed.and laundry rooms closed.


Keep children who are in Keep children who are in baby bath seats and rings baby bath seats and rings within an arm’s length at all within an arm’s length at all times. times.


Teach children to swim after Teach children to swim after age 4.age 4.

WATER SAFETY WATER SAFETY Make sure you swim within Make sure you swim within designated swimming areas of designated swimming areas of rivers, lakes and oceans.rivers, lakes and oceans.

A trained lifeguard who can help in an A trained lifeguard who can help in an emergency is the best safety factor. Even good emergency is the best safety factor. Even good swimmers can have an unexpected medical swimmers can have an unexpected medical emergency in the water. Never swim alone.emergency in the water. Never swim alone.

Select an area that has good water quality and Select an area that has good water quality and safe natural conditions. Murky water, hidden safe natural conditions. Murky water, hidden underwater objects, unexpected drop-offs, and underwater objects, unexpected drop-offs, and aquatic plant life are hazards. Strong aquatic plant life are hazards. Strong tides, tides,

big big waves, and currents can turn an event that waves, and currents can turn an event that began as fun into a tragedy.began as fun into a tragedy.


Never dive into a river, lake Never dive into a river, lake or ocean.or ocean.

Too many swimmers are Too many swimmers are seriously injured seriously injured every every year by entering headfirst into water that is year by entering headfirst into water that is too too shallow. A feet first entry is much safer than shallow. A feet first entry is much safer than

diving.diving.


Always swim with a buddy.Always swim with a buddy.


Never run, push or jump on Never run, push or jump on others around water. others around water.

WATER SAFETYWATER SAFETYRECAP RECAP

Always supervise children near water.Always supervise children near water. Learn infant and child CPR.Learn infant and child CPR. Wear life jackets when using watercraft.Wear life jackets when using watercraft. Do not use inflatable inner tubes or “water wings” as safety Do not use inflatable inner tubes or “water wings” as safety

devices.devices. Keep toilet lids down.Keep toilet lids down. Keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed.Keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed. Keep children who are in baby bath seats and rings within an Keep children who are in baby bath seats and rings within an

arm’s length at all times. arm’s length at all times. Teach children to swim after age 4.Teach children to swim after age 4. Make sure you swim within designated swimming areas of Make sure you swim within designated swimming areas of

rivers, lakes and oceans.rivers, lakes and oceans. Never dive into a river, lake or ocean.Never dive into a river, lake or ocean. Always swim with a buddy.Always swim with a buddy. Never run, push or jump on others around water. Never run, push or jump on others around water.

WHEELED SPORT SAFETYWHEELED SPORT SAFETY

Lets talk about wheeled sport safetyLets talk about wheeled sport safety


Always wear a properly-Always wear a properly-fitted helmet.fitted helmet.

The helmet should fit comfortably and not be The helmet should fit comfortably and not be able to move when you jerk your head side to able to move when you jerk your head side to side.side.

There should be an inch between your There should be an inch between your eyebrows eyebrows and the edge of the helmet.and the edge of the helmet.

Make sure the helmet straps are always Make sure the helmet straps are always buckled.buckled.


Always wear knee and elbow Always wear knee and elbow pads.pads.


Inspect bicycles to make Inspect bicycles to make sure they are in good sure they are in good working order.working order.


Use lights and reflectors on Use lights and reflectors on bikes.bikes.

Using reflectors can help make the user up to Using reflectors can help make the user up to 5 5 times more visible to motorists.times more visible to motorists.


Always cycle, scoot or skate Always cycle, scoot or skate on sidewalks, paths, on sidewalks, paths, driveways or other driveways or other designated areas if under designated areas if under age 10.age 10.


Always obey traffic signals Always obey traffic signals and lights.and lights.


Ride with traffic flow and as Ride with traffic flow and as far to the right as possible. far to the right as possible.


Use appropriate hand Use appropriate hand signals to alert cars and signals to alert cars and pedestrians when turning pedestrians when turning left or right. left or right.

WHEELED SPORT SAFETYWHEELED SPORT SAFETY RECAPRECAP

Always wear properly fitted helmet.Always wear properly fitted helmet. Always wear knee and elbow pads.Always wear knee and elbow pads. Inspect bicycles to make sure they are in good working order.Inspect bicycles to make sure they are in good working order. Use lights and reflectors on bikes.Use lights and reflectors on bikes. Always cycle, scoot or skate on sidewalks, paths, driveways or Always cycle, scoot or skate on sidewalks, paths, driveways or

other designated areas if under age 10.other designated areas if under age 10. Always obey traffic signals and lights.Always obey traffic signals and lights. Ride with traffic flow and as far to the right as possible. Ride with traffic flow and as far to the right as possible. Use appropriate hand signals to alert cars and pedestrians Use appropriate hand signals to alert cars and pedestrians

when turning left or right. when turning left or right.

POISON SAFETYPOISON SAFETY

Lets talk about poison safetyLets talk about poison safety

POISON SAFETYPOISON SAFETYKnow which household products are Know which household products are poisonous. poisonous.

KitchenKitchen Cleaning solutions & waxes, powder and liquid detergent, Cleaning solutions & waxes, powder and liquid detergent, cleanser & scouring powder, drain cleaner/lye, carpet & cleanser & scouring powder, drain cleaner/lye, carpet & upholstery upholstery cleaner, ammonia cleaner, ammonia

Bedroom or Purse Bedroom or Purse Sleeping drugs/medicine, jewelry cleaner, cosmetics, perfumeSleeping drugs/medicine, jewelry cleaner, cosmetics, perfume

Laundry RoomLaundry Room Oven cleaner, cooking oils, non-stick sprays, food supplements Oven cleaner, cooking oils, non-stick sprays, food supplements

containing iron, bluing dye, bleach, soap & detergent, containing iron, bluing dye, bleach, soap & detergent, disinfectant, spot remover disinfectant, spot remover Closets, Attic, & Storage PlacesClosets, Attic, & Storage Places Rat poison and moth balls & spray Rat poison and moth balls & spray

POISON SAFETYPOISON SAFETYCONTINUEDCONTINUED

Know which household products are poisonous. Know which household products are poisonous. OutdoorsOutdoors Plants, Flowers, BBQ grillsPlants, Flowers, BBQ grills

GeneralGeneral Alcoholic beverages, batteries, lamp or candle oils, potpourri, tobacco Alcoholic beverages, batteries, lamp or candle oils, potpourri, tobacco

products, glue, adhesives, flaking paint, repainted toys and broken products, glue, adhesives, flaking paint, repainted toys and broken plaster plaster

BathroomBathroom Acetaminophen, aspirin, all drugs and pills, medicine (cough syrup), Acetaminophen, aspirin, all drugs and pills, medicine (cough syrup),

iron iron pills, vitamins, shampoo, wave lotion and spray lotions, creams, nail pills, vitamins, shampoo, wave lotion and spray lotions, creams, nail polish, deodorant, toilet bowl cleaner, pine oil and bath soap, rubbing polish, deodorant, toilet bowl cleaner, pine oil and bath soap, rubbing alcohol, hairspray, cosmetics, room deodorizer, air fresheners, alcohol, hairspray, cosmetics, room deodorizer, air fresheners,

personal personal care productscare products

Garage, BasementGarage, Basement Acids, kerosene, windshield washer solvent, bug killer/weed killer, Acids, kerosene, windshield washer solvent, bug killer/weed killer,

gasoline/motor oil ,charcoal lighter fluid, turpentine, paint, paint gasoline/motor oil ,charcoal lighter fluid, turpentine, paint, paint remover/thinner, antifreeze (smells sweet and attracts pets) car cleaning remover/thinner, antifreeze (smells sweet and attracts pets) car cleaning supplies and caulkingsupplies and caulking


Keep poisonous products Keep poisonous products out of kids’ reach.out of kids’ reach.


Keep the National Poison Keep the National Poison Control Center Hotline Control Center Hotline number by each phone: number by each phone:

1-800-222-12221-800-222-1222


Don’t mix different cleaning Don’t mix different cleaning products together.products together.


Keep products in the Keep products in the original containers.original containers.


Never refer to medicines or Never refer to medicines or vitamins as candy.vitamins as candy.


Choose products that have Choose products that have child-resistant caps.child-resistant caps.


Keep make-up, hair spray, Keep make-up, hair spray, cologne and other personal cologne and other personal products away from products away from children.children.


Install carbon monoxide Install carbon monoxide detectors in the home.detectors in the home.


Throw away old medicines Throw away old medicines and cleaning products. and cleaning products.

POISON SAFETYPOISON SAFETYRECAPRECAP

Know which household products are poisonous. Know which household products are poisonous. Keep poisonous products out of kids’ reach.Keep poisonous products out of kids’ reach. Keep the National Poison Control Center Hotline number by Keep the National Poison Control Center Hotline number by

each phone: 1-800-222-1222.each phone: 1-800-222-1222. Don’t mix different cleaning products together.Don’t mix different cleaning products together. Keep products in the original containers. Keep products in the original containers. Never refer to medicines or vitamins as candy.Never refer to medicines or vitamins as candy. Choose products that have child-resistant caps.Choose products that have child-resistant caps. Keep make-up, hair spray, cologne and other personal Keep make-up, hair spray, cologne and other personal

products away from children.products away from children. Install carbon monoxide detectors in the home.Install carbon monoxide detectors in the home. Throw away old medicines and cleaning products. Throw away old medicines and cleaning products.

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETYCHILD PASSENGER SAFETY

Lets talk about Child passenger safetyLets talk about Child passenger safety


Restrain all children ages 12 Restrain all children ages 12 and under in a back seat.and under in a back seat.

Of the children ages 0-14 years who were killed Of the children ages 0-14 years who were killed in in motor vehicle crashes, half were unrestrainedmotor vehicle crashes, half were unrestrained. .


Keep infants in rear-facing child Keep infants in rear-facing child safety seats at least until 1 year safety seats at least until 1 year of age and 20 pounds of weight.of age and 20 pounds of weight.

15% of children in safety seats were correctly 15% of children in safety seats were correctly harnessed into correctly installed seats.harnessed into correctly installed seats.


Place children over 1 year of Place children over 1 year of age and weighing 20 to 40 age and weighing 20 to 40 pounds in forward-facing pounds in forward-facing child safety seats. child safety seats.


Place children who weigh Place children who weigh more than 40 pounds in belt more than 40 pounds in belt positioning booster seats positioning booster seats until vehicle lap and shoulder until vehicle lap and shoulder belts fit correctly, usually belts fit correctly, usually around age 8 and when the around age 8 and when the child reaches 4’9” in height.child reaches 4’9” in height.


Children over the age of 8 Children over the age of 8 and 4’9” in height should be and 4’9” in height should be properly restrained using the properly restrained using the lap and shoulder safety belts.lap and shoulder safety belts.


Buckle up on every ride, in Buckle up on every ride, in every vehicle, with every every vehicle, with every driver.driver.


Never play in or around cars.Never play in or around cars.


Never ride in the bed of a Never ride in the bed of a pickup truck. pickup truck.


Parents never leave your Parents never leave your child(ren) in the car by child(ren) in the car by themselves.themselves.

Vehicle may be stolen with the children still Vehicle may be stolen with the children still inside.inside.

The temperature inside a car can reach deadlyThe temperature inside a car can reach deadly

levels within minutes – even with the levels within minutes – even with the windows windows open a little.open a little.

It is illegal.It is illegal.

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETYCHILD PASSENGER SAFETYRECAPRECAP

Restrain all children ages 12 and under in a back seat.Restrain all children ages 12 and under in a back seat. Keep infants in rear-facing child safety seats at least until 1 year Keep infants in rear-facing child safety seats at least until 1 year

of age and 20 pounds of weight.of age and 20 pounds of weight. Place children over 1 year of age and weighing 20 to 40 pounds Place children over 1 year of age and weighing 20 to 40 pounds

in a forward-facing child safety seats. in a forward-facing child safety seats. Place children who weigh more than 40 pounds in belt-Place children who weigh more than 40 pounds in belt-

positioning booster seats until vehicle lap and shoulder belts fit positioning booster seats until vehicle lap and shoulder belts fit correctly, usually around age 8 and when the child reaches 4’9” correctly, usually around age 8 and when the child reaches 4’9” in height.in height.

Children over the age of 8 and 4’9” in height should be properly Children over the age of 8 and 4’9” in height should be properly restrained using the lap and shoulder safety belts.restrained using the lap and shoulder safety belts.

Buckle up on every ride, in every vehicle, with every driver.Buckle up on every ride, in every vehicle, with every driver. Never play around in or around cars.Never play around in or around cars. Never ride in the bed of a pickup truck. Never ride in the bed of a pickup truck. Never leave children in the car by themselves. Never leave children in the car by themselves.

TRAINING TRAINING RECAPRECAP

Thank you for taking the time to go through Thank you for taking the time to go through this training. A lot of material has been this training. A lot of material has been covered today. Please take what you have covered today. Please take what you have learned today, as well as the handouts you learned today, as well as the handouts you have been given, and work with your children have been given, and work with your children throughout the year on making safe decisions. throughout the year on making safe decisions. Remember that your parent education Remember that your parent education handbook contains the wise walker activities handbook contains the wise walker activities on the 2on the 2ndnd from last page. Your children will from last page. Your children will be discussing safety issues throughout the be discussing safety issues throughout the year so please work with them when they year so please work with them when they come home discussing some of these topics. come home discussing some of these topics.

Documents

Welcome to Head Start of Greater Dallas Welcome to Head Start of Greater Dallas Hello Parents, All Head Start programs providing transportation services