EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN & PROCEDURES

Purpose

To ensure the safe, orderly, and timely evacuation of all children, staff, and visitors in the event of an emergency requiring evacuation of the building.

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IMMEDIATE ACTIONS (ALL STAFF)

1. Administration will call 911 immediately upon determining an emergency evacuation is required.

2. Evacuate the building immediately using the posted evacuation routes in each classroom.

3. Each classroom must take:

   • Emergency bag

   • Classroom gate key

   • Staff cell phone

4. Teachers must ensure:

   • All children are out of the classroom

   • Bathrooms and sleep areas are checked

   • No child is left behind

OUTSIDE PROCEDURES (INITIAL SAFE AREA)

1. Once outside, immediately take roll call and count children.

2. Recount children and confirm count with the assistant teacher.

3. Remain with your class and wait for further instructions.

4. Administration will place the evacuation sign on the building door.

ARRIVAL AT SAFE LOCATION

1. Immediately count children again

2. Keep children calm and together

3. Wait for further instructions via cell phone

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Director will:

  • Take the emergency supply crate

  • Coordinate staff and supervision

• Director and Owner will:

  • Begin contacting parents using the master contact list

• Emergency communication will be conducted via cell phones

  • Phone numbers are located in the emergency bags

EMERGENCY LIGHTING

• Emergency lights and/or flashlights located in the emergency bags will be used as needed.