NAVMC 1710.9 governs practices, procedures, and guidance for relationships, curriculum implementation, and physical environments in Child and Youth Programs.
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The publication addresses family collaboration, learning activities, positive youth development, meal service, screen time, and digital media. It requires developmentally appropriate programming, confidential records, family communication, and documented follow-up plans.
Children’s assessment information (Portfolios) is kept in a secured area within the classroom and can only be accessed by the CYP Professionals, Training and Curriculum Specialist, Director, the child’s parents, and other Department of Defense (DoD) and Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps (HQMC) early childhood Professionals (regulatory authority). (paragraph 4)
All other children’s records are locked in the administrative area and are only accessible to Administrators, Directors, Training and Curriculum Specialists, DoD and HQMC early childhood Professionals, and designated CYP Professionals, unless otherwise authorized by the parent. (paragraph 4)
Family conferences are offered in March and September for Child Development Center (CDC) and Family Child Care (FCC) families and are documented on the appropriate family conference form (MFY-9 and MFY-10). (paragraph 1)
The note will include child-specific care and programming information and summarizes key information about the child’s day to keep families informed about eating, sleeping, activities, and diapering/toileting. (paragraph 1)
Interactive media and technology use is permitted with preschool age children 3 to 5. Media and technology use is intentional and supports the goals and standards of ELM and is limited to 30 minutes a week IAW reference (f). (paragraph 6)