NAVMC 1710.6 — Child And Youth Programs (cyp) Oversight And Inspection Protocol

NAVMC 1710.6 governs oversight and inspections for Child and Youth Programs, including procedures for program operation, certification, and accreditation.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 1710.6
  • Title: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS (CYP) OVERSIGHT AND INSPECTION PROTOCOL
  • Date: 26 Nov 2024
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: New

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It covers Higher Headquarters Inspections, Multi-Disciplinary Team Inspections, comprehensive inspections, corrective actions, FCC certification, and accreditation. It requires CYP to undergo inspections at least five times per year and requires critical findings to be remedied within 72 hours.

Topics covered

  • Child and Youth Programs oversight
  • Higher Headquarters Inspections
  • Multi-Disciplinary Team Inspections
  • Fire, Safety, and Health and Sanitation inspections
  • Family Child Care certification
  • Child and Youth Programs accreditation
  • Short Term Alternative Child Care

Questions and answers

How often must Child and Youth Programs be inspected?

Child and Youth Programs (CYP) is annually inspected, at a minimum, five times per year IAW references (b)and (c). (paragraph 1)

How quickly must critical findings be remedied?

Life threatening violations (Critical Findings) are any violation of a law or regulation (discovered at an inspection or otherwise) shall result in discrepancies and be remedied within 72 hours from the date of the outbrief IAW references (b)and (c). (paragraph 1)

What happens if critical findings are not corrected?

If corrections are not made, the program facility, Family Child Care (FCC) home, off-base Family Child Care (OFCC) home or affected parts of the facility/home shall be subject to closure. (paragraph 1)

How often does HQMC CYP conduct the Higher Headquarters Inspection?

HQMC CYP conducts an annual, unannounced, and in-depth inspection on all program components (including Youth Sports and School Liaison Program) to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), HQMC, and National Accreditation standards IAW reference (a). (paragraph 2)

How soon after the HHI is the MDTI scheduled?

MDTI is scheduled approximately 6 months after the HHI to ensure processes maintain efficiency and effectiveness. (paragraph 2)

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