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ICP — Institute for Childhood Preparedness

ICP Training

Emergency preparedness training for early childhood programs.

Calm, practical training for the people caring for young children. ICP helps you choose the right topic, format, and scope for your staff, facility, and families.

IACET accredited Continuing education built to an international standard.
Nationwide reach Trusted across all 50 states, Tribal Nations, and military programs.
Early childhood first Designed around classrooms, infants, toddlers, families, and staff realities.

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For partners and systems

I need training for a region or network

ICP works with CCR&R agencies, Head Start associations, community action agencies, military installations, state agencies, and multi-site systems.

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For unsure teams

I am not sure where to start

That is normal. Share your staff size, setting, and goals. We will help identify the best next step.

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Signature program

Bees to the Beehive™

Our signature active threat preparedness program for early childhood teams.

Bees to the Beehive™ teaches early childhood staff through ICP's signature preparedness method in a calm, safe environment. We never simulate violence. We never conduct unannounced drills. Ever.

Calm language Child-centered Site-specific
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Training topics

Browse the core ICP training catalog.

Use the filters to narrow by topic or format. Each training can be customized for your audience, setting, and available time.

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Emergency planning 2 hours - 0.2 CEUs

Situational Awareness

Help staff notice what matters earlier without becoming fearful or hypervigilant.

Best for: Teachers, administrators, front-desk teams, and field staff.

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Emergency planning 90 minutes - 0.2 CEUs

Emergency Preparedness

Turn plans, drills, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and reunification into usable routines.

Best for: Directors, emergency teams, CCR&R agencies, and multi-site programs.

In personLive webinarCustom workshop
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Staff safety 2 hours - 0.2 CEUs

Home Visit Safety

Support home visitors with calm, repeatable safety practices for working in the field.

Best for: Home visitors, family advocates, supervisors, and off-site staff.

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Staff safety 2 hours - 0.2 CEUs

De-Escalation Techniques

Give staff a shared language for staying calm, neutral, and firm in tense moments.

Best for: Family-facing staff, front office teams, administrators, and supervisors.

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Emergency planning 2 hours - 0.2 CEUs

Fire Safety

Make fire prevention, drills, evacuation, and extinguisher readiness easier to practice.

Best for: Classroom staff, directors, safety committees, and facilities teams.

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Digital safety 2 hours - 0.2 CEUs

Cybersecurity

Protect families, staff, payments, and program data with simple habits everyone can use.

Best for: Directors, administrators, finance staff, and teams handling family information.

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Leadership & risk 90 minutes - 0.2 CEUs

Legal Preparedness

Help leaders understand duty of care, documentation, supervision, and common areas of exposure.

Best for: Owners, directors, supervisors, and leadership teams.

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Emergency planning 90 minutes - 0.2 CEUs

Culture of Safety

Build the everyday habits and shared expectations that make preparedness sustainable.

Best for: Leadership teams, agencies, multi-site programs, and programs beginning a safety reset.

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Additional topics are available.

ICP also builds custom sessions and specialty modules when a partner has a specific audience, risk, or grant requirement.

  • Domestic violence awareness
  • Workplace violence prevention
  • Security assessments
  • Vehicle-into-building preparedness
  • Custom tabletop exercises

How training works

A simple process that lowers the stress of getting started.

Your team does not need to have everything figured out before you reach out.

1

Tell us about your program

Share your setting, staff size, goals, and the concerns your team is carrying.

2

We schedule a consultation

We listen first so the training plan fits your reality, not a template.

3

We create a custom proposal

You receive a practical plan shaped around your program size, needs, and budget.

4

We deliver training your staff will remember

In person, virtual, or on demand. Your staff leaves feeling prepared and empowered.

No simulated gunfire No gotcha moments No fear tactics

Every ICP training is designed to empower your staff in a calm, welcoming environment. We take the subject seriously so your team does not have to carry the weight alone.

Ready when you are

Tell us about your program. We will help shape the right training plan.

Whether you already know the topic or just know your team needs support, start with a short intake. We will follow up with the next right step.