Institute for Childhood Preparedness

Welcome to the Institute for Childhood Preparedness Online Training Courses! We're so happy you're here.

The Institute For Childhood Preparedness was founded by Andrew Roszak, JD, MPA, EMT-P in August 2018. Andrew founded the Institute to help early childcare professionals prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters and emergencies.

Children are the most vulnerable population in the United States, and 61% of children under the age of 5 spend time in a childcare setting. The needs of the early childhood community are very specific, that’s what compelled Andrew to start the Institute For Childhood Preparedness.


Experts in Early Childhood Preparedness

Our multidisciplinary team is made up of award-winning first responders and early childhood education specialists with decades of real-world experience. The Institute is the only organization providing training that is specifically designed for early childhood professionals and those caring for infants, toddlers, and children.

Learn more about our offerings and check out all of our early childhood resources: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness.

Featured Courses

Communication During Emergencies and Disasters: Considerations for Early Childhood Programs
Enhancing the Security and Safety of Your Early Childhood Program
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
$29
Situational Awareness
Enhancing the Security and Safety of Your Early Childhood Program
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
$29
Cyber Security for Early Childhood Professionals
Learn leading practices on how best to protect your program from a cyber attack.
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
$9
Active Shooter Preparedness for Early Childhood Professionals
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
$65
Reopening After A Disaster
Choose Safe Places: Post-Disaster Assessments
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
FREE
Reabriendo Luego de un Desastre
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
FREE
Working With Law Enforcement
How early childhood programs can partner with police & what to expect during an emergency
Ronald Roszak Ronald Roszak
$29
Site Safety and Security for Early Childhood Programs
Real-World Prevention Techniques to Secure your Facility Long Before an Active Assailant Arrives
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
$29
Designing and Conducting Meaningful Emergency Preparedness Drills
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
$29
Protecting Children: Preventing Deaths from Hot Cars
Amber Rollins Amber Rollins
FREE
Protecting Children: Using Social Stories to Introduce Concepts and Emergency Preparedness Drills
Tara Tara
FREE
Protecting Children: Learning From Las Vegas Mass Shooting Survivor Lacey Newman
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
FREE
Protecting Children: Food Allergy Awareness with Ally Martin
Dr. Demi Woods Dr. Demi Woods
FREE
Protecting Children: Selection, Installation & Use of Child Car Seats
Presented by the Institute for Childhood Preparedness and Safe Ride 4 Kids
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
FREE
Fire Safety and Prevention
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
$29
Weather the Storm - Preparedness Festival
Sponsored by the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly in Washington, DC
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
FREE
Protecting Children: Signs That Save
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
FREE
Protecting Children: Gun Safety with Aim for Safety
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
FREE
De-escalation Techniques
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
$29
Gun and Firearm Safety for Parents
Dr. Dan Guzman Dr. Dan Guzman
FREE
Food Safety Basics
David Banaszynski David Banaszynski
$29
Domestic Violence Awareness
Dr. L.J. Samuel Dr. L.J. Samuel
$29
Staying Safe During Home Visits
Ronald Roszak Ronald Roszak
$29
Protecting Children - Información sobre el plomo with the US EPA
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
FREE
Protecting Children - Understanding Asthma and Our Indoor Environment with the National Environmental Health Association
Andrew Roszak Andrew Roszak
FREE