Evacuation Policy

• In the event of an emergency where we need to evacuate the building please do the following:
  • If you're teaching a class:
    • Remind the children in your class that it is going to be okay but that you all need to stay together as you leave the building.
    • If it is safe and you have time, please grab jackets so the kids can stay warm. Do not take time to put them on until you are safely out of the building.
    • Have them line up by the door and take a headcount of how many children you have in your class that day.
    • Refer to the map beside the door. It shows the proper evacuation route for your room. As long as the path is clear you should follow that route.
    • Leave your room, walk outside toward the fence on the south side of the back parking lot.
    • Keep your class together and take another headcount to make sure all children are with you. If one is missing DO NOT return to the church but instead discretely alert a board member.
    • After your headcount is complete and you are sure your entire class has been evacuated, please remain together as a class. If a scared child needs to be with his/her parent this is okay but make sure they are connected, and the parent is aware that their child is now with them instead of his/her class.
  • Ages1-3
    • We know that these kids may need a little extra help, but it could cause confusion if a parent leaves their assigned place to help with the evacuation of their little one.
    • All board members except the hall monitor have been assigned to leave their classes and instead come and assist in evacuating the littlest ones.
  • Board Members
    • When possible, leave the co-teacher in charge of your class and help evacuate the youngest classes.
    • If you are not needed there, please assist the hall monitor.
    • Hall Monitor:
      • Check bathrooms while classes are evacuating.
      • Help point classes to an evacuation door.
      • Ensure all rooms are clear and the building is completely evacuated.
      • Grab the clipboard before proceeding to the back fence.
  • If it is your free period and you are not subbing in a class
    • Please DO NOT go down the hall to try to help evacuate children. This could cause confusion and lead to children getting lost.
    • Proceed to the back fence and wait for your children to be brought to you.
  • Once we are evacuated and at the back fence, it is important to get a complete and accurate headcount to ensure that everyone is out of the building.
    • Please remain together as a class and wait for instructions.
    • Members of the board will assist in connecting kids with their parents.
    • A board member will then use the check-in sheet to accurately count all co-op members and ensure everyone is out of the building.
    • Once we have accurately counted all members and are sure they are safely out of the building we will give you further instructions depending on the type of emergency.