14 Del. Admin. Code § 933-V-66.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 933-V-66.0 - Emergency Planning

66.1 A licensee shall have and follow a written emergency plan that describes procedures for natural and man-made disasters. A licensee shall train staff members on the plan. The emergency plan must include information and procedures in the following areas:

66.1.1 Preparing for a disaster;

66.1.2 Assigning specific responsibilities to staff members during a disaster;

66.1.3 Keeping track of children and staff;

66.1.4 Moving to a new location, if appropriate;

66.1.5 Communicating with and returning children to families;

66.1.6 Meeting the needs of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities or medical conditions;

66.1.7 Caring for children after the disaster;

66.1.8 Contacting appropriate emergency response agencies and the parents or guardians; and

66.1.9 Locking down the center.

66.2 Monthly evacuation drills must be practiced from all exit locations during different times of the day, including nap time. Evacuation routes must be posted in each room that the children use. Each drill must be documented and include:

66.2.1 Drill date and time of day;

66.2.2 Number of children and staff members who participated;

66.2.3 Exits used; and

66.2.4 Total time to evacuate the center.

66.3 A licensee shall develop and follow a written plan describing procedures to shelter-in-place at the center for up to 24 hours due to a disaster. The plan must include a list of emergency supplies kept on-site, including enough foods that will not spoil, bottled water, and supplies to serve or prepare foods without the use of electricity.

66.4 A licensee shall conduct a monthly fire prevention inspection and post the latest inspection report in a visible place.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 933-V-66.0

25 DE Reg. 1115 (6/1/2022) (Final)