Institute Staff
US Virgin Islands - Preparing for Back to School with Many Changes
Like many other jurisdictions, children, parents, and teachers are preparing to head back to school in the US Virgin Islands. September...
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INSTITUTE BLOG
We accept guest posts from writers and brands that align with our audience. If you have an exciting or unique topic or idea contact us at info@childhoodpreparedness.org
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Aug 23, 2019
Back to School Safety Tips for Parents and Children
Back-to-school can be a chaotic time for parents and children, and it presents new safety challenges.
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Aug 21, 2019
How to Interface with Police Anonymously
Many victims and witnesses of crimes often have second thoughts about reporting the incident. Some complainants fear the offender.
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Aug 19, 2019
The Hot Car Calculator Tool Can Help Prevent Heatstroke Illness and Death
Heatstroke causes an average of 38 deaths per year. 2018 was the deadliest year yet, with 53 children dying from heatstroke.
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Aug 13, 2019
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation Just Launched a Suspicious Activity Report Tool
Calvert and his team recently created a Suspicious Activity Report tool for concerned citizens in Kansas.
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Aug 6, 2019
Lessons Learned: El Paso and Dayton Shootings
Over 15 hours this past weekend, the cities of El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio were victimized by active shooter incidents leaving 29 dead.
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Jul 23, 2019
Full Access Versus Locking Doors in Family Child Care Facilities
During our recent travels to Kansas and California, an alarming theme emerged among family childcare providers.
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Jul 22, 2019
Summer Car Safety Tips for Children and Parents
An average of 38 children die in hot cars every year, with 88% under the age of 3.
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Jul 3, 2019
72,947 Calls to Poison Control-- The Culprit? Liquid Laundry Pods
Between 2012 through 2017, poison control centers received over 70,000 calls for help, an average of 40 calls per day about liquid pods.
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Jun 25, 2019
Toxic Chemical Exposure in Children
A recent article in the Washington Post highlighted the importance of protecting children from accidental poisonings.
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Jun 14, 2019
Emergency Preparedness Plans and Perceptions Among a Sample of United States Childcare Providers
This report was born out of a great need to protect young children from the inevitability of another emergency or natural disaster.
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Jun 11, 2019
A New Law in Illinois Requires Testing for Lead in Water of Day Care Facilities
Children in child care centers, family child care homes, and group child care centers across Illinois may be at risk for lead poisoning.
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May 22, 2019
Family Child Care Providers Give Input Into Preparedness, Active Shooter Training Programs
On May 20 and 21, 2019 in collaboration with the National Association for Family Child Care, the Montgomery County Child Care Resource...
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May 8, 2019
Georgia Hosts Child Care Provider Preparedness Workshop
On March 21, 2019, The Institute For Childhood Preparedness had the privilege of presenting and being a member of the planning committee...
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May 8, 2019
Kansas Agencies Working to Prepare and Adapt for Active Shooter Scenarios
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness toured the State of Kansas in early April, traveling over 400 miles.
Institute Staff
May 1, 2019
Institute for Childhood Preparedness & Kansas Head Start Association Offer Active Shooter Training
In April 2019, we teamed up with the Kansas Head Start Association to conduct active shooter trainings throughout the State of Kansas....
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Apr 30, 2019
Active Shooter Preparedness Training: The Importance of Preparing for the Unthinkable
Preparing for an active shooter incident is a topic that many of us in early childhood education never imagined having to discuss, much...
Institute Staff
Apr 29, 2019
Free Active Shooter Training Sessions Planned for San Diego Area
In conjunction with the YMCA Childcare Resource Service, we are happy to announce that we will be conducting a series of free active...
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Apr 18, 2019
Meet Tavis Richardson, GIS (Geographical Information System) Coordinator for the Caribbean
The Institute For Childhood Preparedness welcomes Tavis Richardson as GIS Coordinator for the Caribbean. Tavis is currently a sophomore...
Institute Staff
Mar 19, 2019
Inaugural YMCA Disaster Aware for Child Care Conference a Huge Success
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness was proud to be a part of the 1st ever YMCA Disaster Aware Conference this past weekend in San...
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