Keeping a child safe in your care requires careful planning, vigilance, and adherence to best practices in child safety. Here are some steps you can take to keep a child safe in your care:

1. Create a safe environment: Ensure your home or facility is safe and secure. This includes ensuring that there are no hazards, such as exposed wiring or sharp objects, and that doors and windows are secure.
2. Know the child’s needs and abilities: Take the time to get to know the child in your care, including their physical and emotional needs, abilities, and limitations. This can help you create an environment tailored to their needs and keeps them safe.
3. Establish clear rules and boundaries: Set clear rules and boundaries for the child in your care, and ensure they understand and follow them. This can help prevent accidents and ensure the child is safe and secure.
4. Supervise the child at all times: Always supervise the child in your care, even if you are in the same room. This can help prevent accidents and ensure the child is safe and secure.
5. Be prepared for emergencies: Plan for emergencies, such as natural disasters, medical emergencies, or accidents. This can help ensure that you are prepared to handle any situation and keep the child safe.
6. Follow best practices in child safety: Follow best practices in child safety, such as using age-appropriate toys and equipment and ensuring that children are properly restrained in car seats and other forms of transportation.

Following these steps and staying vigilant can help keep the child in your care safe and secure. It’s also important to stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in child safety and to seek help and guidance from trusted healthcare providers and child safety experts as needed.