NAVMC 1710.3 — Child And Youth Programs (cyp) Effective And Efficient Operations Protocol

NAVMC 1710.3 governs efficient and effective Child and Youth Programs operations, staffing, non-labor expenses, and partnerships.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 1710.3
  • Title: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS (CYP) EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS PROTOCOL
  • Date: 26 Nov 2024
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: New

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It provides practices, processes, and guidance for staffing, scheduling, managing vacancies, waitlist priorities, reimbursements, and communication. It requires procedures supporting effective and efficient Child and Youth Programs operations.

Topics covered

  • Child and Youth Programs operations
  • Integrated staffing
  • Staffing analysis
  • Schedule building
  • Childcare vacancies
  • Waitlist priorities
  • Non-labor cost efficiencies
  • USDA reimbursements

Questions and answers

How often must Child and Youth Programs complete ratio counts during arrival and departure periods?

Completing ratio counts every 15 minutes during the first hour of each day arrival) and again during the last hour and a half of the day (departure). (paragraph 4)

How often must ratio counts be conducted at other times of the day?

Conducting ratio counts every hour for all other times of the day (between arrival and departure). (paragraph 4)

How far in advance must Professionals receive their work schedules?

Providing Professionals a work schedule, at a minimum, 2 weeks in advance for review or as required by a local union agreement. (paragraph 5)

What online system must patrons use to submit childcare requests?

Require patrons to submit childcare requests online (Militarychildcare.com). (paragraph 7)

How much notice is required for parents to accept an offered program space?

Timelines for filling program spaces (ex. 24 hrs for parents to accept space once offered). (paragraph 7)

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