Active Shooter Training
Daycare & Early Childhood Active Shooter Response Training
Protecting young children during an active shooter or violent incident requires specialized preparation. Daycare centers, preschools, and early childhood education facilities face unique challenges due to the age of the children in their care, open drop-off environments, and the responsibility staff have to act on behalf of those who cannot protect themselves.
AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training) provides daycare and early childhood organizations with comprehensive active shooter response training designed to help caregivers, educators, and administrators recognize warning signs, respond decisively, and take actions that can save lives. Learn how AVIRT helps early childhood teams prepare for the unexpected while maintaining a nurturing and secure environment.
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Daycare & Early Childhood Facilities
Train Your Caregivers and Staff
AVIRT active shooter training equips daycare staff, teachers, administrators, and support personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively during an active violence incident.
Our training focuses on situational awareness, identifying early warning signs, and making rapid decisions under stress. Staff members learn how to protect children by evacuating when possible, securing classrooms when evacuation is not safe, and responding appropriately until first responders arrive.
With AVIRT training, daycare teams gain confidence in their ability to act quickly during high-stress emergency situations involving young children.
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Daycare Safety Training
Stop the Bleed
In a violent incident, severe bleeding can become fatal in as little as three minutes. In daycare and early childhood settings, staff may be required to provide immediate care to injured children or adults until emergency responders arrive.
AVIRT training includes critical emergency bleeding control techniques such as applying tourniquets and packing wounds. Caregivers and staff are trained to provide life-saving aid safely and effectively in emergency situations.
By understanding proper bleeding control methods, daycare teams can help stabilize injuries and reduce the risk of loss of life during and after an active shooter or violent incident
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Emergency Response Tactics
Responding to an active shooter situation in a daycare or early childhood facility requires clear, calm decision-making and child-centered response strategies.
AVIRT training teaches staff how to:
- Recognize potential threats and warning signs
- Evacuate children safely when possible
- Secure classrooms and common areas when evacuation is not safe
- Maintain calm and provide reassurance to children during emergencies
- Communicate effectively with first responders and leadership
These emergency response tactics help ensure staff understand how to protect children while minimizing panic and confusion.
Early Childhood Safety Training
Child-Centered Preparedness
A critical component of AVIRT training for daycare and early childhood environments is understanding how active shooter response applies when caring for infants, toddlers, and young children.
This training addresses:
- Securing classrooms and spaces
- Coordinating staff roles during an emergency
- Communicating with authorities following an incident
Daycare staff learn how to adapt response strategies to prioritize child safety while supporting emergency responders and maintaining facility control.
Live Scenario Simulations
To reinforce training and build confidence, AVIRT incorporates live scenario simulations into the program. These simulations allow daycare administrators and staff to practice response techniques in a safe and controlled environment.
Live simulations help early childhood teams:
- Practice emergency decision-making
- Identify gaps in response plans
- Improve staff coordination and communication
- Understand how facility layouts impact safety procedures
These simulations provide valuable insights and help ensure daycare teams are better prepared should a real incident occur.
FAQs
Severe bleeding can become life-threatening in minutes. AVIRT bleeding control training teaches daycare staff how to control bleeding until first responders arrive, helping stabilize injuries and reduce the risk of death during violent incidents.
Live scenario simulations allow staff to practice active shooter response techniques in realistic but safe environments. These simulations help staff understand how stress and facility layout can affect decision-making and highlight areas for improvement in emergency response planning.
To schedule AVIRT active shooter training for your daycare or early childhood facility, complete the form below or contact our team directly. We will work with you to develop a customized training plan that aligns with your facility layout, staffing structure, and child safety priorities.