Individual Emergencies
      In case of a minor accident, parent(s)/guardian(s) will be notified. In case of a serious accident, the parent(s)/guardian(s) and/or the child's own physician will be contacted.

     If a child needs to be taken to the hospital before a parent can arrive, the child will be transported by staff vehicle (for minor injury) or ambulance (for serious injury) to the nearest hospital. Every child attending the school must have an emergency release form on file signed by a parent or guardian permitting such necessary transportation.

Disaster Plan
      In case of an earthquake, fire or other emergencies, all children will be kept with adults on the school grounds until their parents/guardians arrive to pick them up. We have in our preparedness kit, food for the children for at least 24 hours as well as a first aid kit, flashlight, radio, etc. If authorities advise the school that the children be moved to another location, we will go to - in order of probable occurrence -

     1) Crossroads Neighborhood Church (directly across Old Military Rd.)
     2) Silverdale Waterfront Park
     3) Kitsap Mall (play area)

     If communication should become blocked, we will try to note our information with the area Red Cross and Police Department agencies.

     In any emergency, it is a general rule that we will close our schools if Central Kitsap School District is closed. If an emergency occurs during school hours, CK Montessori will remain open until all of the children are safely picked up. The exception to this would be in the event of an evacuation order (see above). If possible, we would change the greeting on the voice mail to inform you when you call, as to our status and where the children are located.

Fire Preparedness
      Students will leave the classroom under the supervision of staff. All students will exit the building and move to a nearby area as indicated by the teacher and/or fire department. All classrooms have up to code smoke alarms and are equipped with fire extinguishers.

Earthquake
      Should an earthquake of significant magnitude occur, disruption to road networks can be anticipated. All children will remain under the care and supervision of staff until they can be picked up. At the time of an earthquake children and staff will take cover under tables, desks and under supported doorways.

Check out the following links for more helpful information:

US Department of Homeland Security

FEMA for Kids

Red Cross