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All Navy CDCs are required to implement the Creative Curriculum as the standard curriculum to provide consistency and continuity for military children and their families as they move from base to base. The attached policy details the curriculum requirements that shall be met by all Navy Child Development Centers administering preschool programs.

All Navy CDCs are required to implement the Creative Curriculum as the standard curriculum to provide consistency and continuity for military children and their families as they move from base to base. The attached policy details the curriculum requirements for the administeration of curriculum for children 3-5 participating in all Navy Child Development Center programs.

The Council of Professional Recognition has developed the Child Development Associate and Military School Age credentials to improve the quality of child and school-age care programs. CNIC CYP will continue to provide supplemental funding to offer CYP employees and CDH Providers an opportunity to continue their training and receive recognition from a national organization. CNIC (N926) has established a centralized contract with the Council of Professional Recognition to streamline the process for funding the CDA and MSA credentials. Enclosures (1) through (4) provide the processes for participating in this opportunity.

Child and Youth Program (CYP) Professionals develop strong, caring relationships with children and their families, and spend the day engaged with children in both child care and protection. This Standard describes not only the roles, responsibilities, and operational requirements for Child Abuse Prevention, Education, and Reporting (CAPER), but also the best practices and strategies that support effective CAPER implementation.

The Inclusion Standard provides policies and standards for including children with disabilities and other special needs in Navy CYPs, including the role of the Inclusion Action Team (IAT) and other inclusion support systems, identifying needs, referral systems, accommodations, and behavior support

The Family Relations Standard provides CYP Professionals with guidance on and strategies for implementing all Navy policy requirements related to building and sustaining collaborative relationships with families, embracing family-centered practices, and providing rich opportunities for family communication, engagement, and participation.

The CYP Guidance and Touch Policy is designed to inform CYP Professionals of the boundaries for appropriate and inappropriate adult:child touch to create a safe, healthy, and positive environment for children and youth.

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