Parent Handbook - MWR Fort Leonard Wood
Parent Handbook - MWR Fort Leonard Wood Parent Handbook - MWR Fort Leonard Wood
Why must my child go outside in bad weather? ??FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?? Children are taken out daily, even in the cold, windy weather, and should be dressed accordingly. Colds and other respiratory illnesses are not caused by going outside in cold weather, but result from staying inside. Exercise and fresh air are good for children of all ages. Can my child bring toys into the center to play with? Toys and personal items such as jewelry, purse/wallet, cellular phones and money are not allowed in the program. They frequently become lost, broke, or the source of conflict. If your child has a special soft toy or blanket that he or she naps with, it may be brought to the program. The naptime toy or blanket will be put in the child’s cubby and available at naptime. What documents do I need to bring to the CER to register my child? The CER requires the following documents at the time of your registration appointment: Health Assessment (physical), Immunization Records, FCP, and LES, sponsor and child/youth SSN and at least two child release designees in the local area (other than yourself) with phone numbers. Where do I go to apply for a childcare job? What do I need to bring? CYS has many positions available such as Clerks, Cooks, Child and Youth Program Assistants, Assistant Directors, and Directors. Contact the local CPAC or NAF CPO for details. What number am I on the waiting list? The CER maintains the waiting list for CYS programs. It is next to impossible to assign each individual a number due to the daily changes. A CER representative will be happy to assist you by giving you the month in which they are placing children from. 60
Why do I have to include my housing and food allowance in my total Family income? People who live in government quarters are required to include the “in kind” cost of their housing. Generally, the basic allowance for housing chart is frequently used. The value of BAH and BAS is considered a type of income. Why is the sports registration fee so high? The fees go to pay for such costs as officials, field maintenance, labor costs, and uniforms and equipment replacement. Why do fees for childcare keep going up? The fees are based on a DoD scale that is adjusted each year according to program costs. We are required to set our fees within that framework. We select the lowest possible fee for each Family income. Each year the DoD scale increase is reviewed and may increase to keep up with inflation and we must do the same. Why does my child have to stay out for 24 hours after an illness? We take all reasonable precautions to offer a healthy environment for children. The children are denied services for 24 hours of the contagious period to avoid further spread of infection. Why do you have to wait 24 hours before you can administer a new medication to my child? CYS staff is not allowed to give medication for the first 24 hours because it is during this time that children are most likely to have an allergic reaction. After the first 24 hours, CYS staff will administer medicine if all other requirements have been met. Why can’t my son wear a blue bandana to Pippin Youth Center? Although it is not meant as a gang symbol, for the safety of the children and to discourage gang-like activity, youth are not allowed to display or wear any clothing that might represent negative connotation. What do I do if my child has asthma? The child’s asthma history will be screened by the SNRT to ensure appropriate care is available. If your child has special needs, please bring it to the attention of CYS staff during the registration process. What regulations cover child and infant feeding procedures? AR 608-10, Child Development Services, 15 July 1997; Child and Youth Food Program Guide, updated as required; and USDA CACFP Guidelines, updated as required. 61
- Page 9 and 10: Registration Fee. The registration
- Page 11 and 12: Part Day Preschool. A flat rate is
- Page 13 and 14: CYS TEAM The various team players r
- Page 15 and 16: PROGRAM OPTIONS Child Development C
- Page 17 and 18: strict health and safety regulation
- Page 19 and 20: went, visit and observe your child
- Page 21 and 22: IMMUNIZATIONS For your child’s pr
- Page 23 and 24: ILLNESS We take all reasonable prec
- Page 25 and 26: The parent must submit a statement
- Page 27 and 28: introduced to. It is essential that
- Page 29 and 30: crossing the street; holding a chil
- Page 31 and 32: include anticipation and redirectio
- Page 33 and 34: supplies. Label all your child’s
- Page 35 and 36: child and change him or her prior t
- Page 37 and 38: in the home while greeting you and
- Page 39 and 40: Literacy skills are becoming pronou
- Page 41 and 42: literacy skills of discrimination.
- Page 43 and 44: Open Recreation. All patrons are of
- Page 45 and 46: The core program is based on a yout
- Page 47 and 48: A-Addressing issues with youth regi
- Page 49 and 50: The co-op submits required monthly
- Page 51 and 52: If it is necessary to withdraw your
- Page 53 and 54: Sports teams present to each adult
- Page 55 and 56: I will read the National Youth Spor
- Page 57 and 58: Coaches will be required to sign a
- Page 59: CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR COACH If you ha
- Page 63 and 64: ACRONYMS USED IN THE HANDBOOK ACE-A
Why must my child go outside in bad weather?<br />
??FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS??<br />
Children are taken out daily, even in the cold, windy weather, and should be dressed<br />
accordingly. Colds and other respiratory illnesses are not caused by going outside in cold<br />
weather, but result from staying inside. Exercise and fresh air are good for children of all ages.<br />
Can my child bring toys into the center to play with?<br />
Toys and personal items such as jewelry, purse/wallet, cellular phones and money are not<br />
allowed in the program. They frequently become lost, broke, or the source of conflict. If your<br />
child has a special soft toy or blanket that he or she naps with, it may be brought to the program.<br />
The naptime toy or blanket will be put in the child’s cubby and available at naptime.<br />
What documents do I need to bring to the CER to register my child?<br />
The CER requires the following documents at the time of your registration appointment:<br />
Health Assessment (physical), Immunization Records, FCP, and LES, sponsor and child/youth<br />
SSN and at least two child release designees in the local area (other than yourself) with phone<br />
numbers.<br />
Where do I go to apply for a childcare job? What do I need to bring?<br />
CYS has many positions available such as Clerks, Cooks, Child and Youth Program<br />
Assistants, Assistant Directors, and Directors. Contact the local CPAC or NAF CPO for details.<br />
What number am I on the waiting list?<br />
The CER maintains the waiting list for CYS programs. It is next to impossible to assign each<br />
individual a number due to the daily changes. A CER representative will be happy to assist you<br />
by giving you the month in which they are placing children from.<br />
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