Preparing for Emergencies in a Childcare Setting
Information for providers in preparing for emergencies
- Print a copy of Emergency Preparation for Childcare Providers for each participant. Provide some highlighters, pencils, or pens as well.
- Let participants know that preparing for emergencies in a childcare setting is important for them and the families they serve. Ask: “What are the things you’ve already done to prepare for emergencies?” These could be things required by the state or licensing agency or preparations they’ve done on their own.
- Hand out copies of Preparing for Emergencies in a Childcare Setting. Ask participants to check off any items they’ve done as you read together. They can highlight any things they would like to do in the future.
- Invite participants to share their experiences with emergencies or emergency preparations. They might be able to offer ideas for meeting spots, emergency kit items, holding a parent night, etc. that others can write down and use in their own settings.
- Direct participants to the Sesame Street emergency preparedness resources at Sesame.org/emergencies/. Let them know that the site has videos, checklists, and an interactive emergency plan page. Encourage them to explore the resources and share them with families as well.
Here For Each Other
You can use children’s questions as a springboard for conversation and comfort.
Self-Care: During & After a Crisis
When we care for ourselves, we’re better able comfort and protect children.
Offering Comfort in Scary Times
Ways to comfort children through scary times.
A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street
Just like Big Bird’s friends help him rebuild his nest after a hurricane, you can help rebuild your child’s sense of safety and security.
Here for Each Other Family Guide: Wildfires
This family guide has tips and activities that offer comfort and reassurance before, during, or after a wildfire.
Here for Each Other Family Guide: Fires
Handling Emergencies with Andrew Roszak
An interview with Andrew Roszak from Child Care Aware.
