Family Care Employees and staff are strongly encouraged to have a personal evacuation plan for their families and pets in the event of a severe weather emergency. This plan should include transportation, personal supplies and a designated destination. Note that public shelters often do not accept pets. Limited support services will be provided if possible, for essential employees and their immediate family members during an emergency. Childcare Center Child are for on-duty essential employees and staff shall be established Childcare is provided for essential employees only, when on duty or during sleep time. Off duty employees will be responsible for the care of their own children. The following criteria should be considered when choosing a location for a childcare center: natural light (in the event of no electricity) bathrooms nearby large area for separation of age groups Staffing Guidelines Child Care Center shall be staffed and directed with designated personnel. Supplemental staffing can be obtained from the Labor Pool. The following guidelines are flexible, as availability of staffing may vary. Not more than 4 children per worker for ages 18 months 3 years – Not more than 7 children per worker for ages 4 6 – Not more than 12 children per worker for ages 7 14 years – Workers will be divided for day and night shifts, working no more than 12 hours with three half hour breaks, and one 12 hour break at shift end Male caregiver for older groups Supplies and Equipment
Family Care Employees and staff are strongly encouraged to have a personal evacuation plan for their families and pets in the event of a severe weather emergency. This plan should include transportation, personal supplies and a designated destination. Note that public shelters often do not accept pets. Limited support services will be provided if possible, for essential employees and their immediate family members during an emergency. Childcare Center Child are for on-duty essential employees and staff shall be established Childcare is provided for essential employees only, when on duty or during sleep time. Off duty employees will be responsible for the care of their own children. The following criteria should be considered when choosing a location for a childcare center: natural light (in the event of no electricity) bathrooms nearby large area for separation of age groups Staffing Guidelines Child Care Center shall be staffed and directed with designated personnel. Supplemental staffing can be obtained from the Labor Pool. The following guidelines are flexible, as availability of staffing may vary. Not more than 4 children per worker for ages 18 months – 3 years Not more than 7 children per worker for ages 4 – 6 Not more than 12 children per worker for ages 7 – 14 years Workers will be divided for day and night shifts, working no more than 12 hours with three half hour breaks, and one 12 hour break at shift end Male caregiver for older groups Supplies and Equipment