Emergency Planning for Child Care Providers
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This 2-hour online course is designed to help child care providers understand the process of becoming prepared for emergencies that might affect their program, thus fulfilling one of the fundamental tasks of any child care provider: to create a safe and healthy environment for the children in your care.
This course was developed and produced by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
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