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Disaster Planning and Preparedness
A disaster or emergency event can affect programs anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Are you prepared to respond and keep children safe?
There is no "one size fits all" solution when preparing for a disaster event. Early childhood settings have unique needs and challenges, and the actions required to protect, move, and care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers may be very different from actions practiced in other settings. Early childhood programs should have written disaster plans that identify the risk and the response to various situations that could occur in their communities. This plan should also describe the response and actions in the event of a disaster.
An essential element of disaster preparedness is training staff, volunteers, and parents to respond quickly and appropriately. In a disaster or emergency situation, every adult is responsible for the children in his or her immediate care. Would a volunteer recognize the warning and know what to do if lockdown occurs while supervising a child in the restroom? Do all adults and older children know where to meet outside during fire drills? How will families be notified if children are evacuated?
We can provide consultation and training to help your program be prepared. • Identify and assess the risk • Respond to the situation: fire and explosion, tornado, flood, earthquake, intruder and violence, chemical and environmental hazard, extended shelter, transportation event • Plan and prepare: develop a written plan, collaborate with first responders, designate staff responsibilities • Check facility warning systems, exits, and locks • Review transportation plan for emergency situations • Protect and access documents and records, establish communication • Review steps for recovery
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Healthy and Safe Childcare
All children deserve a healthy and secure environment, both in center-based and home-based early childhood settings. ChildHealthOnline, LLC develops professional-quality training and resource materials for Head Start, early childhood programs, schools, and other agencies that serve children and families. Childcare trainers, health consultants, and managers use our services and resources to teach caregivers and families about child development, health, and safety. Resources are based on national standards including Caring For Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs (CFOC) and Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).
In addition to individualized consulting, training, and resource development, other child care guidance services we offer include:
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• Providing expertise related to child health and safety in both home and early childhood settings. • Developing and presenting training for staff, clients, and families. • Writing/editing content for informational resources such as newsletters, brochures, and websites. • Assisting with quality assurance and recognition activities. • Assisting in designing, writing, and interpreting community assessments. • Reviewing and designing policy and procedures manuals. |
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ChildHealthOnline, LLC Your Source for Consulting, Training, and Resource Development.
Call Us Today (205) 578-7995
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Books by Dr. Charlotte Hendricks
Available through Redleaf Press
Whole Health Curriculum
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Contact
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Phone (205) 578-7995
Email chendricks@childhealthonline.org
Address P.O. Box 99, Pembroke, KY 42266
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