(for Center Directors) Emergency situations can happen at any time. Child care facilities need to have a written plan in place, so staff, children, and families are prepared to handle any emergency situation that may arise. This lesson is a guide to assist you in developing an emergency preparedness plan for your facility. (2 hours)

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Objectives

  • Learn step by step how to write an emergency preparedness plan for a child care center or group home.
  • Learn what is required to be covered in an emergency preparedness plan for your facility.
  • Discover ways to notify parents about the plan, how to inform your staff about it, and where to store the completed written emergency preparedness plan.