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Child care providers in Florida must have a written plan to keep children and staff safe during emergencies. This plan should explain what to do if a child goes missing, if there is suspected child mistreatment, if someone gets seriously hurt or sick, if a child or staff member passes away, or if a dangerous person tries to enter the center. In the case of a fire or natural disaster, providers must notify the licensing office within 24 hours about whether they are open or closed to ensure safety standards are met.

To help with emergency planning, resources are available, including guidelines on reopening after a disaster, Florida’s emergency plan for child care, and a sample plan to assist providers in creating their own. By following these rules and using the provided resources, child care providers can be well-prepared to handle emergencies and keep children safe.
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  • For information about how to create a plan, what to include in a disaster kit, where to find storm updates, and many other subjects, please visit the resources listed below.n assisted treatment is an effective treatment method that can help individuals overcome addiction and prevent relapse. You can learn more about medication assisted treatment here.

  • Ready.gov: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster preparedness website contains detailed planning guides for families, businesses, pets, and special populations, as well as detailed information about disasters and emergencies.tive treatment method that can help individuals overcome addiction and prevent relapse. You can learn more about medication assisted treatment here.

  • FloridaDisaster.org: The Florida Division of Emergency Management’s website is the best resource for Florida specific evacuation maps, shelter information, and storm updates.

  • PrepareFL: The Florida Department of Financial Services provides a printable Emergency Financial Preparedness Toolkit available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

  • ALERT Florida: Sign up for emergency emails and text messages from your city and county emergency management officials

  • DBPR Hurricane Guide: Compiled by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the DBPR Hurricane Guide contains an emergency kit checklist, emergency planning guidelines, hurricane safety tips, and more. For information about Hurricane Preparedness and how to stay informed, please visit FloridaDisaster.Biz

  • Other Disaster Preparedness Information
    Download the PDF file for Other Disaster Preparedness Information
    Download the PDF file for Child Care Weather Watch

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  • In order to ensure program quality, our Risk Management team carries out annual program assurance monitoring for childcare providers. Our team completes contract monitoring for School Readiness (SR) and RCMA Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) programs on an annual basis. Please see below for the monitoring and compliance process; we would like to ensure you have an opportunity to review the requirements and expectations beforehand.

  • Should you have any questions regarding the contract monitoring process, please contact Risk Management at (239) 935-6172.

  • Downloads:
    SR Monitoring Tool
    Document Request for Onsite Monitoring

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