• 910 Fairvilla Road, Orlando, FL  32808 • Telephone (407) 521-4673 • Fax (407) 521-4676

"Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation."

~C. Everett Koop, Former U.S. Surgeon General

 

 

   
   

Click here to download the SafeKids

"Never Leave Your Child Alone" Flyer

 

   

Click Here for Upcoming Events

To Get Your Car Seat Inspected

 

Get Your Car Seat Inspected

 

At Project Checkpoint™ events, certified safety seat experts inspect vehicles for proper installation and operation of child restraints.

Project Checkpoint™ events often include child fingerprinting, costume characters, balloons and entertainment for children. This event is free to the public.

All Classes are from 2:00pm-4:00pm unless noted. Spaces are limited. You will need to attend one workshop in order to purchase a car seat. You must be able to provide proof that you are receiving state or Orange County public assistance and/or WIC benefits to purchase the seat at a discounted rate.

If you are In Need of a Car Seat

 

More Information

When Crashes Occur...

Most crashes occur close to home on roads with low speed limits. When used correctly, car seats can prevent injuries and save lives. Secure children properly every time they ride! Tragically, many children are not secured at all. Fire / Rescue and law enforcement personnel hear the excuses at accident scenes: "We were just a few minutes from home..." or "He was crying and wanted to be held..."

 

No excuse will bring them back. Crashes can happen to anyone -- even you! Take the time to keep your children safe. For more information visit "SAFE KIDS BUCKLE UP" at www.safekids.org.

 

Our Technicians and Instructors teach various programs on and off property at the Children's Safety Village and are not always available on site. You can get your car seat checked by attending one of the checkpoints stated below on the scheduled dates and times.

 

Car seat technicians and/or instructors

»  CSV/Safe kids contacts for child passenger safety

 

Name Role Email Telephone

Carrisa Johns

CPS Tech/Instructor

carrisa.johns@ocfl.net

407-521-4673 ext 114

 

Which seat is right for your child?

 

»  Infants until at least 2 year old and at least 20 pounds should be in a REAR-FACING CAR SEAT.

 

Infants must ride in the back seat facing the rear of the vehicle. This offers the best protection for your infants neck. Recline the rear-facing seat at a 45 degree angle. If the seat doesn't want to stay angled, a firmly rolled towel under the seat may help. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that a child remains rear-facing until their second birthday and/or the rear-facing limit of their car seat.

 

»  Kids over 2 year old and between 20 and 40 pounds can be in a FORWARD-FACING CAR SEAT.

 

It is important that the seat straps be fitted properly. Route the harness straps in slots above shoulder level. The harness clip should be at armpit level. Place the seat in the upright position and keep the harness straps snug.

 

»  Kids between 40 and about 80 pounds (usually 4 to 8 years old) should be in BOOSTER SEATS.

 

A booster seat makes lap and shoulder belts fit correctly: low over hips and upper thighs and snug over the shoulders. These seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belts.

 

»  Usually kids over 80 pounds and 8 years old can fit correctly in LAP / SHOULDER BELTS.

 

One way to tell if your child is ready is to check to see if there knees are bent at the edge of the seat without slouching. Never put shoulder belts under kids' arms or behind their backs. The vehicle safety belt was designed for a person that is at 4’9” and around 80 pounds.

Before you hit the road take a minute to be sure your child is riding safely. Study your vehicle owner's manual and car seat instructions carefully.

  • Never place a rear-facing infant in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag (unless you have a manual cut-off switch and have turned it off!). The back seat is the safest place for kids of any age.

  • Send in the car seat registration card to be notified in case your car seat is recalled. If you have any questions call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline (888-DASH-2DOT).

  • Replace any car seat that has been involved in a crash.

  • Route the safety belt correctly through the car seat.

  • Correctly buckle the car seat into the vehicle.

  • Get a tight fit -- the seat should not move more than one inch from side to side or toward the front of the vehicle.

  • Check your vehicle owner's manual to see if you need a locking clip. Not all safety belts will secure your car seat without it.

Sponsored by:

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

ORANGE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE

CHILDREN’S SAFETY VILLAGE

SAFE KIDS ORANGE COUNTY

 

The following checkpoints will be held free of charge

at the 3 Orange County Burlington Coat Factory stores from  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WEATHER PERMITTING!

Burlington Coat Factory

 

Burlington Coat Factory

 

Burlington Coat Factory

Highland Lakes Plaza

7475 W. Colonial Dr.

32818

 

12151 E. Colonial Dr.

32826

 

8204 S. Orange Blossom Trail

32809

         

407-291-0944

(near Hiawassee)

 

407-243-9850

(near Alafaya)

 

407-857-0888

 (near Sand Lake)

         

Friday March 5

10am-12pm

 

 

Saturday May 15

10am-12pm

 

 

Friday May 21

10am-12pm

 

For additional free checkpoint events, please contact the

Orange County Fire Rescue

(407)836-9886

 

Friday July 9

10am-12pm

 

 

Saturday September 25

10am-12pm

Children's Safety Village

Orange County Sheriff's Office and Safe Kids Orange County

2010 Car Seat Workshops

Must Register to Attend

 

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
92 West Miller Street ~ Orlando, FL. 32806

June 14, 2010    

July 12, 2010                      

November 8, 2010          

December 6, 2010           

2pm-4pm

2pm-4pm

330pm-530pm

2pm-4pm

 

Health Central Hospital

10000 W Colonial Drive Ocoee, FL 34761

July 8, 2010                        

November 11, 2010        

December 9, 2010                

2pm-4pm

2pm-4pm

2pm-4pm

 

Children’s Safety Village

910 Fairvilla Road Orlando, FL 32808

June 21                                

July 1                                               

August 6                             

August 23                           

September 10  

September 27  

October  8                          

November 5                      

December 3                      

1pm-3pm

1pm-3pm

 2pm-4pm

10am-12pm

1pm-3pm

10am-12pm

1pm-3pm

1pm-3pm

10am-12pm

 

Spaces are limited.

 You will need to attend one workshop in order to purchase a car seat.

You must be able to provide proof that you are receiving state or public assistance to purchase the seat at a discounted rate. Seats must be purchased in cash, credit card or money order (prices are subject to change).  

Registration is mandatory by phone 407-521-4673

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Central Florida Children's Safety Village is generously supported by:

Orange County Sheriff's OfficeOrange County Fire RescueOrlando Police DepartmentOrlando Fire Department

 

Copyright © 2010, Children's Safety Village of Central Florida, Inc.  All Rights Reserved

• 910 Fairvilla Road, Orlando, FL  32808 • Telephone (407) 521-4673 • Fax (407) 521-4676

Site Design by Footnotes Web Services, Inc.