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NAEYC Early Learning Program 2022 Standards and Assessment Items are research-based standards and recommended best practices for center-based early learning programs that serve children birth through preschool. Navy CDCs and 24/7 programs shall apply these standards toward achievement and maintenance of quality programming and accreditation as required.

Achieving and maintaining NAEYC accreditation is required of all eligible Navy child development centers and 24/7 centers. All programs are considered eligible unless an approved exception from CNIC is documented. In order to comply with Navy Child and Youth Program Policy, new and non-accredited programs must follow the Navy CYP timetable to gain NAEYC accreditation status. This fillable timeline is required to notify CNIC of the plan toward NAEYC accreditation for all non-accredited programs and serves as a guide for action planning to become accredited.

The available space tool calculates the number of spaces available for hourly care for each program variation (Before School, After School, Summer Camp) on each day of the week.

The CYP Partnership Agreement with NAYS Policy Letter & Attachment provides specifics and processes regarding the NAYS Partnership Agreement to enhance the health and wellness of Navy youth with NAYS to provide streamlined processes for Youth Sport Coach and Officials certifications, Parent Association training, and the Start Smart program.

Navy Installation CDH Programs will establish local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) outlining a reimbursement process through the Direct Care Subsidy Program (DCSP) for providers seeking to obtain or retain national accreditation.

Through a continued partnership and centrally managed contract with the Missoula Children's Theater (MCT), installations operating Child and Youth Programs (CYP) may request to host a week long MCT residency camp for eligible youth. This opportunity is available for both CONUS and OCONUS installations to offer residency camps that can fulfill the installation requirements outlined in the Missoula Children's Theatre Camps Requirements document.

Quarterly Communicator - March 2016 CYP Online Services Military DAR II report McGruff Safe Kids Resources Safe Sleep Practices National Association for the Education of Young Children Teaching Strategies GOLD Support Supervision Training Resources Supervision & Safe Sleep Practices CDH Provider Auto Insurance Requirements YSF Volunteer Coach and Official Documentation Update Reporting Incidents/Accidents Teen Summer Camp Scholarship Program is LIVE - Table of Content YSF Background Check Guidance YSF Volunteer Coach and Official CYMS Job Title 2016 SCSP Host Sites Additional NAYS Start Smart MCC Webinar Waitlist Management Training

The Question and Responses from the Navy YSF OM Outdoor Recreation CSA Webinar, Navy Youth Sports and Fitness (YSF) Program, Webinar #6 on 5 November 2013. The questions received via the info@navygetfit.com domain are available for review/download.

During the parent orientation prior to each program, the Navy YSF Program Start Smart Parent Fact Sheet will be issued and discussed with parents. The information within the Start Smart Parent Fact Sheet concerns the basic rules of the activity, equipment requirements, safety issues, promotion of good sportsmanship for both children and parents, and skill development for their child.