Use this checklist to gather information after a major disaster. This can inform your recovery efforts so you can make sure that the facility is safe for the return of the children in your care.

Explore evidence-informed health and safety practices in the design and construction of early childhood centers. Find information to support conversations with the building team after a natural disaster.

Children's Responses to Crises and Tragic Events

After a disaster or crisis, children benefit when adults assure them that they are safe and help them learn how to cope effectively. In this tip sheet, learn what to do to help a child after a disaster or crisis.