In the event of a suspicion of fire:

DAY CARE PROVIDER WILL ATTEND TO THE CHILDREN by ringing the alarm (cow/ school bell) loudly, while telling children to line up at the playroom door.

I WILL TAKE THE CORDLESS PHONE AND THE EMERGENCY LIST NEAR THE PHONE AND DIAL 911, while rejoining the group. I will inform 911 how many children are in attendance, and whether everyone is clear of the building.

I will then take the children to our designated meeting spot (the neighbors tree in the front yard).

All children and Care Givers are to remain there until the Fire Department has arrived and one provider has informed them that everyone is out and safe. Then let them do their job, by keeping yourselves and the children away. Keep the children calm and safe and actively involved in songs and/or finger-plays.

If possible and a neighbor is at home, the children may enter a home with the providers, and begin calling parents and emergency back up to inform them of everyone's safety and when the road will be passable to pick up children.

PLEASE! INFORM ALL PARENTS/BACKUPS TO WAIT UNTIL WE CALL TO SAY IT IS OKAY TO PICK UP CHILDREN!. This will be the best situation when emergency vehicles/personnel and other traffic congestion can hamper the EMS from doing their jobs!

ABOVE ALL. REMAIN CALM. THIS TOO SHALL PASS! THE CHILDREN ARE OUR ONLY PRIORITY.

NEVER, NEVER FIGHT THE FIRE YOURSELF. TAKE THE CHILDREN, AND LEAVE THE HOUSE! NEVER REENTER THE HOUSE FOR YOUR PURSE, OR ANYTHING ELSE!