Requirements
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) requires all Minnesota licensed child care programs to complete a Child Care Emergency Plan. Keeping Kids Safe is a guide available to help programs create a plan and prepare for emergencies.
Emergency Preparedness Training
"Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan" is offered through our Eager-to-Learn courses in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali languages. Visit EagertoLearn.org and search for “emergency preparedness” courses.
There are a number of emergency preparedness courses offered through Develop. Visit the Develop website and search for “emergency preparedness."
Additional Resources
- Child Care Aware of America: Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency plans and practice drills are important safety steps for child care programs. Child Care Aware of America provides tips and resources for programs to plan for an emergency before it happens.
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Caring for Children in a Disaster
- Emergency preparedness helps protect children before and after an emergency. The CDC websites contains podcasts, infographics, and guides for early educators preparing for disasters and helping children cope after an emergency.
