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.
Self-Care: During & After a Crisis
When we care for ourselves, we’re better able comfort and protect children.
Here For Each Other
You can use children’s questions as a springboard for conversation and comfort.
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.
Support After a Hurricane
In the most challenging times, there's still a lot you can do to comfort and protect children.
Furry Fuzzy Hugs
In the face of anxiety or chaos, hugs offer a sense of security and safety.
Handling Emergencies with Andrew Roszak
An interview with Andrew Roszak from Child Care Aware.
