Emergency
SECURITY
While we do have an open door policy for our parents, visitors are escorted at all times while in our facility and are not allowed into our center without identification. We also require our parents and staff to carry identification with them at all times. Only staff and enrolled families of Corporate Kids, 601 are given our entry codes. The door code is not to be shared with others outside the immediate family. Corporate Kids periodically re-sets the door code as deemed necessary.
EMERGENCY DRILLS
Each room has an emergency evacuation plan posted near the door showing two exit paths from the room.
FIRE
Corporate Kids, 601 will have a fire drill every month at various times of the day. They are viewed seriously, as if there were an actual fire, and all children are exited quickly from the building. We re-locate to our “safe zone” either to the parent drop off and pick up area or to FAA. Infants are exited in cribs, Toddlers are exited in buggies, and Two’s and Preschoolers are exited by walking
TORNADO
Corporate Kids, 601 will practice tornado drills each year. In the event of a tornado warning in which taking cover is advised, the Director will announce the alert.
EVACUATION OFF SITE
Corporate Kids, 601 will have two practice evacuation drills each year. In the event of emergency evacuation, the center will follow the directions of the Federal Emergency Plan. The Director will inform the staff if she is notified of a planned evacuation. Emergency personnel will supervise evacuation. If possible, parents will be called. First evacuation site -Children will be re-located to our “safe zone” at The Federal Aviation Administration located at 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106 Children will be released only to persons authorized for pickup under normal school operations. Children will be signed out on a record sheet when they are picked up. Additional evacuations sites are- the following locations:
Two Block Site | Alternate SIte | |
FAA Building 901 Locust St. Kansas City, MO. 64106 |
KCMO Public School District 1211 McGee St. Kansas City, MO. 64106 |
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Two Mile Site | Ten Mile Site | |
Manual Career & Technical Center 1215 E Truman Rd. Kansas City, MO 64106 |
Children International 2000 E. Red Bridge Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131 |
SHELTER IN PLACE
Corporate Kids, 601 will have two practice evacuation drills each year. We retreat to a high floor within the building that is known and has been authorized by DHS, GSA and the director as our shelter in place. In the event of emergency, the center will follow the directions of the Federal Emergency Plan. The Director will inform the staff if she is notified of a planned shelter in place exercise. Emergency personnel will supervise the relocation.
LOST OR MISSING CHILDREN
Children will be released only to persons authorized for pickup under normal school operations. Children will be signed out on a record sheet when they are picked up.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Corporate Kids, 601 will follow the directions of the Fire Department as to whether we need to evacuate and relocate.
Certification & Accreditation
Corporate kids is an Eco-Healthy Child Care certificed facility. Child care facilities qualify as “Eco-Healthy” by completing a checklist that highlights 30 simple steps that ensure a safe place for children. Eco-Healthy providers commit to reducing children's exposure to toxics and other environmental health hazards.
Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.