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The policy clarifies information to installations on requirements of references: BUMEDINST 6230.15A and OPNAV 1700.9E in their bargaining agreements regarding immunization requirements for both employees and children in Navy CYP.

Annual unannounced inspections are required at all Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) operated on any Navy installation or jurisdiction by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) CYP Higher Headquarters. Enclosures (1) through (9) are the Inspection Criteria Checklists that will be used during the CY24 inspection cycle, effective 1 January 2024.

Policy letter expanding the CYP assessment process to include on-site discussion groups at randomly selected installations in an effort to improve feedback participation rates.

Navy CYP Professionals are required to complete a Navy CYP approved training program. Each CYP professional is required to establish and track their training using the current Individual Development Plan and Training Requirements.

The Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Interactions and Relationships Standards Policy Letter introduces the four program-specific standards that provide CYP Professionals with specific information and guidance regarding the Navy's requirements for facilitating appropriate and healthy interactions.

Immunization documentation requirements have changed for school-age children participating in CYP. Upon the start of the Fall 2021 annual registration/reverification, families with school-age children enrolled in the Child Development Homes, School Age Care, and 24/7 Center programs will be required to provide documentation, or waiver requests, of their child's immunizations appropriate for the child's age per the ACIP to include documentation of the annual influenza vaccine.

All Navy installations must have a current and executable plan in place for managing reports of unauthorized childcare if they have government owned or leased housing (PPV).