Orange County Child Care Association

Provide, Promote and Support Quality Licensed Family Child Care

Safety

The safety of the children in your care is naturally of utmost importance to you as it is to us. Part of that is being prepared for emergencies and providing day-to-day safety. This page contains resources and links to various aspects relating to safety and emergency preparedness.

As a Family Child Care Provider the need to be prepared is essential. Be prepared and know what to do BEFORE a disaster or emergency happens.

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Click below for Kid Friendly Site (designed for older children) RECALLS SAFETY EVENTS POISON PREVENTION WEEK March 14-20, 2010 Click Below for Resource Information Facts vs Fiction FAQ Make The Right Call SAFETY RESOURCES Poison Prevention Approximately 1 million of our Nation's children under the age of 5 are exposed to poisonous substances each year. Most of these instances are preventable and result from the ingestion of household products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission requires child-resistant packaging for many medicines and household chemicals, and it is important for parents and adults to remember to act responsibly by storing these substances out of the reach of children. www.PoisonPrevention.org California Poison Action Line 1.800.222.1222 FOR POISON EMERGENCIES POST THIS NUMBER California Poison Control System 1-800-876-4766 _______________________________________________________

Safety Links And more… OC Keep Kids Safe Organization Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recalls Megan’s Law Registered Sex Offenders Keeping Children Safe In Child Care – Disaster Report ___________________ Emergency Forms The following forms are made available by ResxadyGov.com Family Communication Form Emergency Checklist ___________________ State Emergencies www.homeland.ca.gov www.ready.gov www.citizencorps.gov

Orange County Child Care Association

PO Box 26769

Santa Ana, CA 92799

714.893.0390

949.348.6988