Disaster and Emergency Preparedness and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child Care Programs in Michigan: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
- Elizabeth Budnik; Andrew Hashikawa; Allison Cator; Stuart Bradin; Courtney Mangus
- University of Michigan
PMID: 37057683DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2023.32
The child care industry in Michigan faced emergency preparedness challenges historically. A survey in 2020 revealed that while most programs had written plans, many lacked specific components like infectious outbreak plans and training for staff. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed deficiencies, leading to closures, capacity reductions, and protocol changes in a significant portion of programs. Identified themes included impacts on learning, socialization, family burden, financial strain, and a lack of guidance. The findings underscore the necessity for improved support and the integration of emergency preparedness into program quality assessments.
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