Childcare Fire and Disaster Drill Log

Inspection template for recording monthly childcare fire drills and periodic emergency/disaster drills, including date, time, evacuation duration, participation, deficiencies, and corrective actions for licensing and safety compliance.

Inspection Details

• Drill type recorded
  Identify whether this record is for a fire drill or a disaster/emergency drill.
• Drill date and start time recorded
  Enter the date and time the drill began.
• Facility and room/area identified
  Document the center name and the primary area(s) involved in the drill.
• Scheduled drill frequency requirement met
  Confirm the drill is being logged in accordance with the center's required monthly fire drill and periodic disaster drill schedule.
• Inspector or recorder name
  Name of the staff member completing the log.

Drill Execution and Evacuation Timing

• Alarm or drill signal activated
  Confirm the fire alarm, emergency signal, or drill cue was activated as planned.
• Evacuation duration recorded
  Record the total time from alarm/signal to full evacuation or relocation.
• Children and staff evacuated or relocated safely
  Confirm all participants moved to the designated safe area without injury or unsafe delay.
• Primary evacuation route used as planned
  Confirm the planned route was used unless an alternate route was necessary due to a simulated hazard.
• Assembly or relocation area reached
  Confirm the group reached the designated assembly point or shelter area.

Participation and Accountability

• All children accounted for
  Confirm attendance was verified and every child was accounted for during and after the drill.
• All staff accounted for
  Confirm all staff members participated or were otherwise accounted for.
• Infants and non-ambulatory children evacuated per plan
  Confirm infants and children who cannot self-evacuate were moved using the approved method and equipment.
• Staff supervision maintained during drill
  Confirm adequate supervision was maintained throughout the drill and during regrouping.
• Participation notes
  Document any absences, delayed participants, or notable participation issues.

Drill Performance and Safety Observations

• Exit paths were clear and unobstructed
  Confirm exits, corridors, and evacuation paths were free of obstructions during the drill.
• Emergency equipment available and used appropriately
  Confirm any required emergency equipment, such as evacuation cribs, go-bags, or communication devices, was available and used correctly.
• Staff response followed emergency procedures
  Rate how well staff followed the center's emergency procedures and roles during the drill.
• Deficiencies or non-conformances noted
  Describe any deficiencies, delays, unsafe conditions, or deviations from the drill plan.
• Corrective action required
  Indicate whether follow-up action is needed to address any deficiency or non-conformance.

Reference and Sign-Off

• Corrective action details
  Document the action taken or planned, responsible person, and target completion date.
• Reference to drill record or SOP
  Optional reference to the center's emergency plan, licensing record, or internal procedure.
• Inspector signature
  Signature of the staff member completing or verifying the drill log.
• Supervisor review completed
  Confirm the log was reviewed by a supervisor or director when required by site policy.