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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.

This application is designed to collect total family income data to determine child care fees. CYP professionals use the Navy CYP Parent Fees Calculator to determine Total Family Income (TFI), and enter the data on the DD Form 2652, which is signed by the Sponsor.

Assists Directors in determining when to open additional classrooms and how to calculate the costs associated with the increased enrollment. The worksheet calculates the additional expenses and show the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) profit or loss associated with the projected increased enrollment.

The available space tool calculates the number of spaces available for hourly care for each age group on each day of the week.

This staff schedule worksheet can be used to create a staffing schedule for the CDC remembering that employees should be shared across the CYP as necessary to maximize resources and ensure program hours are covered.

The Medication Authorization Form is required for all children who need to take prescription medications while at the CYP.