Emergencies
This document lists emergency contacts, medical information, and authorized pick-up people for each child.
What is the child’s emergency information form?
This must be completed by a parent or authorized adult each day when dropping off and picking up a child.
What is the sign-in/sign-out log?
This strategy helps children know what will happen next and makes transitions smoother.
What is using a daily schedule or routine?
Children should always do this before eating meals or snacks.
What is wash their hands?
The first thing staff should do during a fire emergency is this.
What is evacuate the building and follow the fire evacuation plan?
This type of person is the only one allowed to pick up a child from the center
What is an authorized adult listed on the child’s record?
Giving children a warning like “5 more minutes” before changing activities helps with this.
What is preparing children for transitions?
This practice helps prevent choking by ensuring food is served safely to young children.
What is cutting food into small, age-appropriate pieces?
This item must be easily accessible during outings and emergencies and contains supplies to treat minor injuries.
What is a first aid kit?
Staff should verify this before releasing a child to someone unfamiliar.
What is identification (ID)?
Songs, finger plays, or movement games are often used during transitions to do this.
What is keep children engaged and reduce challenging behavior?
Staff should sit with children during meals to do this.
What is supervise and model healthy eating habits?
During severe weather such as tornadoes, children should move to this type of area in the building.
What is an interior room or designated storm shelter away from windows?
If someone not authorized arrives to pick up a child, staff should do this.
What is refuse release and contact the parent/guardian?
This visual tool helps children understand the order of activities throughout the day.
What is a visual schedule?
This document must be on file if a child requires special meals due to allergies or medical conditions.
What is a medical statement or allergy form from a doctor?