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Safety Practices

Early childhood programs keep children safe when their facilities, materials, and equipment are hazard-free and all staff use safety practices such as active supervision. Find resources to help staff and families reduce the number and severity of childhood injuries everywhere that children learn and grow. Discover tips for use at home, in cars and buses, on the playground, and in all early childhood settings.

Mental Health Lead

Use this sheet to help the mental health lead know the preparedness, response, and recovery actions for their role.

Attendance and Reunification Lead

Use this sheet to help the attendance and reunification lead know the preparedness, response, and recovery actions for their role.

Learning and Care Lead

Use this sheet to help the learning and care lead know the preparedness, response, and recovery actions for their role.

Supplies Lead

Use this sheet to help the supplies lead know the preparedness, response, and recovery actions for their role.

First Aid Lead

Use this sheet to help the first aid lead know the preparedness, response, and recovery actions for their role.

Appendices

Use the worksheets and resources in this section to help develop your disaster preparedness plan.

Emergency Wallet Card Template

Use this template to make laminated wallet cards for all families, staff, and other adults in your program.

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