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Threats of violence can include unauthorized, threatening or armed intruders or police activity near your child care, which may require lockdown of your facility. Other threats include explosions, suspicious packages and threatening phone calls. It’s important to act quickly, in a way that doesn’t cause children and staff to panic.
PREPARE
• Be familiar with authorized adults for child care pick-ups.
• Be aware and report unfamiliar individuals who are acting unusual.
• Maintain a safe environment. Doors and gates should lock from the inside. Outdoor areas should be secure and kept locked.
• Do not allow visitors into classrooms or other areas with children. Restrict them to the lobby, main office or entry way.
• Create and practice drills at least once every 6 months using code words to alert staff of threats so that children will not be alarmed or panic.
• Contact your local police department to make them aware that you are a child care facility located in their area.
• Have a process for children and adults to report anything out of the ordinary.
• Regularly conduct lockdown and shelter-in-place drills with children and staff.
THREATS OF VIOLENCE/CHILD ENDANGERMENT