Halloween Safety Tips for Child Care Providers
Halloween is a fun time for children to engage in play-acting and dressing up. To ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween, child care providers should keep areas free of trip hazards, discuss appropriate behavior, accompany young children, choose safe costumes, test makeup sensitivity, and remind kids to call 9-1-1 in emergencies. These safety tips aim to make Halloween activities safer for children and parents alike.
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FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTATION PROGRAM MISSOURI DEPT. OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES AND YOUR LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
October neighborhoods all across America in search of tricks and treats. Halloween should be a fun and enjoyable time for children. During this time of year, children often engage in play-acting by dressing up as their favorite storybook characters or super heroes. Research shows that by encouraging children to engage in play-acting and dramatic play, it serves to foster their growth, creativity, and development. Here are some safety tips to help ensure that this Halloween is safer and more fun for both children and parents. North Carolina Child Care, American Red Cross is the month that children visit
Keep areas free of any trip hazards (extension cords, decorations) Paint jack-o-lanterns or children can help but adults only should carve Don t use open flames (candles or luminaries) Make sure costumes fit properly (no choking or tripping hazards).
Discuss appropriate and inappropriate behavior with children Best to serve wrapped treats, or home made if prepared by child care center staff No treats served that haven t been checked by staff/adult No hard candies given to young (choking hazard) Be conscious of food allergies
Young children always accompanied by adult Choose costumes that are bright, or use reflective tape Have children wear shoes that fit well Costumes short enough to prevent tripping /entanglement Don t use masks that limit vision
Test make up beforehand for sensitivity Use flame resistant costumes if possible Be cautious of open fires/flames Remind kids to stop, drop and roll if costume does contact flame Always have an adult check treats after trick or treating
Remind Children to call 9-1-1 if they get lost or there s an emergency Trick or treat in a group Walk slowly Carry a flashlight (check batteries) Walk on sidewalks, not in street Only go to homes you know Don t let children go inside a stranger s home or vehicle
Keep you own yard / sidewalk free of tripping hazards (flower pots, hoses, wires, low tree limbs) and open flames Drive with extra caution and watch for trick or treat-ers Serve children a light meal beforehand so they don t fill up on candy Manage amount of candy they are allowed to have daily after the holiday
Check your outdoor lighting and replace burned out bulbs Keep pets restrained Call 9-1-1 if there is an emergency
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