Title: Outline security procedures for an early childhood education environment.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19153-I) > Section: Providing a Positive, Safe, and Healthy Learning Environment

Outline should include

- state and local regulations regarding safety procedures
- plans for
  - evacuation
  - shelter-in-place
  - lockdown
- procedures for secure arrival and departure of children procedures for communicating with emergency personnel, other staff members, and parents (e.g., Short Message Service (SMS), automated voicemail, and text blasts).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are some potential consequences of having/not having security procedures in place?
- What are some legal and ethical issues for childcare professionals regarding the security of staff and children?
- How is the effectiveness of security procedures evaluated?

Communication

- How are young children taught the importance of following security procedures?
- How are security procedures communicated to parents, children, and the community?
- How may technology be utilized to enhance security procedures?

Leadership

- What can be done to ensure that security procedures are followed?
- What leadership skills are needed to plan and implement security procedures?
- What leadership skills are needed to maintain order and calm behavior among young children in case of emergency?

Management

- What factors need to be considered when selecting security procedures?
- What training and resources are required to implement security procedures?
- Which laws and regulations pertain to safety in licensed childcare facilities?