21.11: Disaster Planning and Fire Safety Section 101174

Section 101174

Licensing regulations require child care centers to submit a written disaster plan identifying a plan to keep children safe during an emergency. The Community Care Licensing website offers emergency disaster planning forms that must be completed as part of a license application.

These plans require the following.

• How will you evacuate the children in case of an emergency?
• Where will you take the children if you cannot return to your facility immediately?

Centers must conduct a disaster drill at least every 6 months. Adults and children who are old enough should know their duties during drills and emergencies. Documentation of drill completion, including the date, must be kept. [1]

Additional Resources:

[1] California Department of Social Services. Care Center General Licensing Requirements