Basic first aid information, including management of dental emergencies, choking responses, and CPR procedures. Child abuse hotline numbers. Properly trained staff should administer care. Remember to track expiration dates of CPR and other certifications to ensure updated skills. Substitute staff who provide care also should maintain these skills.
Nothing helps prepare for an emergency more than practice.
Plan drills during arrival and dismissal times, mealtime, naptime, and even outside playtime. Have someone block usual exits to test backup routes. Remember to practice evacuating from vehicles, as well as from the classroom. Planning, preparing, and practice can help alleviate panic and let childcare programs appropriately respond to problems as they occur.