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Emergency Procedures for Group Child Care Facilities

When selecting a group child care facility, make sure staff have an emergency procedures policy in place. Ask for a printed copy of this information, if available. Also, ask specific questions about emergency readiness, such as:

Does the staff know the procedure to follow during an emergency? Are emergency numbers posted by the phones?
Is there a fire escape plan that is practiced regularly? Is the facility equipped with smoke alarms and fire extinguishers?
What is the policy for a medical emergency? Are there special release forms that need to be on file?
What procedures are followed if a child is infected with a severe contagious illness (such as meningitis)?
Are staff certified in first aid and CPR?
Is there an up-to-date parent contact list?

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Last Revised	September 23, 2010

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Last Updated: September 23, 2010

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