14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-45.0 - Emergency Planning

45.1 A licensee shall have and follow a written emergency plan that describes what to do in case of a natural or man-made disaster. A licensee shall train staff members on the plan. The emergency plan must include information and procedures for the following areas:

45.1.1 Preparing for a disaster;

45.1.2 Assigning specific responsibilities to a licensee and staff members, if applicable;

45.1.3 Keeping track of children and staff, if applicable;

45.1.4 Moving to a new location, if appropriate;

45.1.5 Communicating with and returning children to families;

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

45.1.7 Caring for children after the emergency;

45.1.8 Contacting emergency response agencies and parents or guardians; and

45.1.9 Locking down the home.

45.2 Monthly evacuation drills must be practiced from all exit locations during different times of the day, including nap time. A licensee shall post an evacuation route diagram or exit signs. Each drill must be documented and include:

45.2.1 Drill date and time;

45.2.2 Numbers of children and adults who participated;

45.2.3 Exits used; and

45.2.4 Total time to evacuate the home.

45.3 A licensee shall develop and follow a written plan describing procedures to shelter-in-place for up to 24 hours due to a disaster. The plan must include a list of emergency supplies kept on-site, including enough food that will not spoil, bottled water, and supplies to serve or prepare foods for one (1) day without the use of electricity.

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14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-45.0

25 DE Reg. 1017 (5/1/2022) (final)