Emergency Evacuations Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide clear direction for staff and licensees to follow to deal with emergency situations. The procedures set out steps for staff to follow to support the safety and well-being of everyone involved.

 Clear policies and procedures will support all individuals to manage responses and responsibilities during an emergency, resulting in the safest outcomes possible.

 Staff will follow the emergency response procedures outlined in this document by following these three phases:

 Staff will ensure that children are kept safe, are accounted for and are supervised at all times during an emergency situation.

For situations that require evacuation of the child care centre, the meeting place to gather immediately will be located at: The Church/School sign on the grass at the driveway entrance.

If it is deemed ‘unsafe to return’ to the child care centre, the evacuation site to proceed to is located at: Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre (formerly Loafers Lake Recreation Centre), 30 Loafers Lake Ln, Brampton, ON L6Z 1X9  # 905-846-3270.

Note: all directions given by emergency services personnel will be followed under all circumstances, including directions to evacuate to locations different than those listed above.

For any emergency situations involving a child with an individualized plan in place, the procedures in the child’s individualized plan will be followed.

If any emergency situations happen that are not described in this document, Building Blocks Nursery School’s owner Naheem Ladha  or  working Supervisor will provide direction to staff for the immediate response and next steps. Staff will follow the direction given.

If any emergency situations result in a serious occurrence, the serious occurrence policy and procedures will also be followed.

All emergency situations will be documented in detail by the supervisor, owner or staff member of Building Blocks Nursery School in the daily written record..