Emergency Procedures Quiz

Which of the following is the FIRST step in an emergency evacuation?

• Gather children's belongings

• Call parents

• Follow the evacuation route and conduct a headcount

• Wait for further instructions

True or False: During a fire drill, staff should remain calm, move quickly, and ensure all children are accounted for.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of a lockdown procedure?

• To keep children quiet

• To prevent unauthorized access during security threats

• To prepare for severe weather

• To ensure all doors are locked at the end of the day

Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen in child care settings?

• Peanuts

• Dairy

• Chicken

• Shellfish

What should you do FIRST if a child is experiencing an allergic reaction?

• Give them water

• Call their parents

• Administer an EpiPen if prescribed and call 911

• Wait to see if symptoms improve

Where should food allergy information be posted?

• In the child’s personal file only

• On a bulletin board visible to staff in food prep and activity areas

• Nowhere, as it is private information

• Only in the main office

True or False: Cleaning supplies should be stored in an unlocked cabinet for easy access.

• True

• False

What is the proper child-to-staff ratio for infants (0-12 months) in a childcare setting?

• 1:5

• 1:4

• 1:8

• 1:10

If you see a staff member leave a child unsupervised for a few minutes, what should you do?

• Ignore it

• Take over supervision and report the incident to the site coordinator

• Call the licensing inspector immediately

• Wait to see if the staff returns

Which of the following is a violation of safe sleep guidelines for infants?

• Placing an infant on their back to sleep

• Keeping the crib free of blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals

• Checking on the infant every 15 minutes

• Allowing an infant to sleep in a car seat instead of a crib