Indiana child care safety & emergency drills
Required drills, mandatory reporting, and child-health rules. This page isolates the configured Indiana figures, related explanations, and primary source links from the full licensing guide.
Cited to 470 IAC 3-4.7Verified June 2026Summary only, not legal advice
Required emergency drills
- Fire470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a)Monthly
- Tornado / Severe weather470 IAC 3-4.7-103(b)(1)Monthly (tornado season)
- Flood470 IAC 3-4.7-103(b)(2)Every 6 months
- Earthquake470 IAC 3-4.7-103(b)(3)Every 6 months
- Lockdown / Shelter-in-place470 IAC 3-4.7-92(a)(5)Per written plan (no set cadence)
Suspected abuse or neglect must be reported: Immediately (IC 31-33-5).
- Safe-sleep practices required for infants
- Medication-administration training required
- Children follow the CDC/ACIP immunization schedule; Indiana accepts medical and religious exemptions with the required documentation
Citation: 470 IAC 3-4.7
Indiana safety & emergency drills FAQ
What emergency drills does Indiana require?
Centers conduct fire drills monthly and tornado/severe-weather drills monthly during tornado season. Flood drills (where floods occur) and earthquake drills (in southwest Indiana near the New Madrid zone) are conducted every six months, and lockdown/shelter-in-place is practiced per the center's written plan.
Disclaimer: These figures are a summary drawn from Indiana rule 470 IAC 3-4.7 and FSSA guidance; operators should confirm current requirements directly with FSSA's Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning before acting. This page is a summary for informational purposes only and is not legal or compliance advice. Confirm with Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning.