B08 Attachment 0020- AR608-10 Child Development Services.pdf

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Army Regulation 608 – 10

Personal Affairs

Child Development Services

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 11 May 2017

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SUMMARY of CHANGE

AR 608 – 10

Child Development Services

This mandated revision, dated 11 May 2017— o Updates administering medication and performing caregiving health practices (para 4–32).

*This regulation supersedes AR 608–10, 15 October 1983.

AR 608–10 • 11 May 2017

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Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC

*Army Regulation 608 – 10

11 May 2017 Effective 11 May 2017 Personal Affairs

Child Development Services

History. This publication is a mandated revision.

Summary. This revision is required to update administration of medication and performing caregiving health practices pur-suant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The publication of this mandated revision does not rescind or supersede pol-icy changes to the regulation found in Army Directives (AD), including AD 2015-20 and 2015-44, existing at the time of this publication.

Applicability.

a. This regulation applies to—

(1) The Regular Army.

(2) The U.S Army Reserve (USAR) on ac-tive duty, active duty for training, or special active duty for training (30 days or more du-ration).

(3) The Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) on active duty, active duty for training, or special active duty for training under title 10, United States Code (30 days or more duration).

(4) Members of other uniformed services (and their families) assigned to Army in-stallations.

(5) Others entitled to care in medical treat-ment facilities (MTFs).

b. This regulation does not apply to mem-bers of the USAR performing inactive duty training or to members of the ARNGUS performing duty in a State status under title 32, United States Code.

Proponent and exception authority.

The proponent of this regulation is the As-sistant Chief of Staff for Installation Man-agement. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and reg-ulation. Proponents may delegate this ap-proval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent.

Army internal control process. This regulation contains management control provisions in accordance with AR 11 – 2, but does not contain checklists for conducting management control reviews. Alternative management control reviews are used to ac-complish assessment of management con-trols.

Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation and establishment of com-mand and local forms are prohibited with-out prior approval from the United States Army Community and Family Support Center (USACFSC) (CFSC – SF – CY), 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331 – 0521.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-mended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to the Commander, U.S.

Army Community and Family Support Center, ATTN: CFSC – SF – CY, Alexan-dria, VA 22331 – 0521.

Distribution. Distribution of this publi-cation is made in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN) 093636, in-tended for command levels C, D, and E for Active Army, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1 Structure and Policy, page 1

Section I General, page 1 Purpose • 1 – 1, page 1 References • 1 – 2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1 – 3, page 1 Child Development Services (CDS) program objectives • 1 – 4, page 1 Criteria for establishing CDS delivery systems • 1 – 5, page 1 Child eligibility criteria • 1 – 6, page 2

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Section II Overview, page 3 CDS concept • 1 – 7, page 3 CDS policy • 1 – 8, page 3 CDS organization • 1 – 9, page 4

Chapter 2 Program Oversight, page 5

Section I Responsibilities, page 5 Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) • 2 – 1, page 5 Major Army commands (MACOMs) • 2 – 2, page 7 Installation commanders • 2 – 3, page 7

Section II Assessment and Compliance, page 10 General • 2 – 4, page 10 CDS Installation Child Care Evaluation Team Review • 2 – 5, page 10 CDS program compliance and oversight • 2 – 6, page 11 Crimes prevention surveys • 2 – 7, page 11 State licensing • 2 – 8, page 11 Patron satisfaction • 2 – 9, page 11 CDS Program Review Board (PRB) • 2 – 10, page 11 Exceptions to policy • 2 – 11, page 11

Section III Recordkeeping Requirements, page 12 General • 2 – 12, page 12 Child records • 2 – 13, page 12 Employee records • 2 – 14, page 13 Program records • 2 – 15, page 13 Operational records • 2 – 16, page 14 CDS needs assessment and construction project validation • 2 – 17, page 14

Section IV Reporting Requirements, page 15 General • 2 – 18, page 15 Patron reporting requirements • 2 – 19, page 15 CDS operational reporting requirements • 2 – 20, page 15 CDS reporting requirements to parents • 2 – 21, page 18

Section V Child Abuse Prevention and Response, page 19 General • 2 – 22, page 19 Response to allegations of child abuse in CDS settings • 2 – 23, page 20 CDS background clearance requirements • 2 – 24, page 20 Youth applicants • 2 – 25, page 22 Management procedures for minimizing the potential risk of abusive situations in center settings • 2 – 26, page 22 Management procedures for minimizing the potential risk of abusive situations in FCC homes • 2 – 27, page 23 CDS touch policy • 2 – 28, page 24 Child abuse prevention education • 2 – 29, page 24 Child abuse risk avoidance • 2 – 30, page 25 DOD Child Abuse and Safety Violation Hotline • 2 – 31, page 25 Inspections and Certification • 2 – 32, page 25 Installation Child Care Availability Plan (ICCAP) • 2 – 33, page 26

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Chapter 3 Program Management, page 27

Section I Funding, page 27 General • 3 – 1, page 27 APF support • 3 – 2, page 27 Common table of allowances (CTA) authorizations • 3 – 3, page 28 NAF support • 3 – 4, page 28 Patron fees and charges • 3 – 5, page 28 Supplemental funding sources • 3 – 6, page 30 USDA CACFP funding • 3 – 7, page 31 Contracting CDS activities and services • 3 – 8, page 31

Section II Personnel, page 31 General • 3 – 9, page 31 Position descriptions • 3 – 10, page 31 Staffing criteria • 3 – 11, page 31 CDS management personnel • 3 – 12, page 32 CDS caregiving employees and FCC providers • 3 – 13, page 36 CDS support personnel • 3 – 14, page 37 CDS volunteers • 3 – 15, page 37 Program guidance • 3 – 16, page 38

Section III Training, page 39 General • 3 – 17, page 39 Individual Education Plan (IDP) • 3 – 18, page 40 CDS management personnel • 3 – 19, page 41 Specialized management training • 3 – 20, page 41

Section IV Community Relations, page 42 Program publicity • 3 – 21, page 42 Public relations • 3 – 22, page 42 CDS parent advisory/support groups • 3 – 23, page 42 Government agencies, professional organizations, and civic groups • 3 – 24, page 43

Section V Parent Relations, page 43 Parent involvement • 3 – 25, page 43 Parent information/education • 3 – 26, page 43

Chapter 4 Program Core Requirements, page 47

Section I Overview, page 47 General • 4 – 1, page 47 Structure and policy • 4 – 2, page 47

Section II Program Management Compliance Requirements, page 48 Management oversight • 4 – 3, page 48 USDA CACFP • 4 – 4, page 49 CDS central enrollment registry • 4 – 5, page 49 iv AR 608–10 • 11 May 2017

Section III Program Operations Compliance Requirements, page 50 Admission criteria • 4 – 6, page 50 Program enrollment • 4 – 7, page 50 Daily admission and release procedures • 4 – 8, page 51 Limitations of service • 4 – 9, page 51 Discipline • 4 – 10, page 51 Transportation • 4 – 11, page 52 Television/radio • 4 – 12, page 52 Rest and quiet • 4 – 13, page 52 Diapering and toileting • 4 – 14, page 53 Night care • 4 – 15, page 53

Section IV Developmental Programming Compliance Requirements, page 54 General • 4 – 16, page 54 Child/family orientation • 4 – 17, page 54 Management • 4 – 18, page 54 Space • 4 – 19, page 55 Time • 4 – 20, page 55 Equipment and materials • 4 – 21, page 55 Caregiving competencies • 4 – 22, page 55 Age group program requirements • 4 – 23, page 55

Section V Health Compliance Requirements, page 56 General • 4 – 24, page 56 Adult health requirements • 4 – 25, page 56 Child health requirements • 4 – 26, page 57 Care of children infected with HIV • 4 – 27, page 57 Illness criteria for denial of service • 4 – 28, page 58 Readmission following illness • 4 – 29, page 58 Administrative health procedures • 4 – 30, page 58 Medical care after admission • 4 – 31, page 59 Administering medication and Performing Caregiving Health Practices • 4 – 32, page 59 Program health and sanitation practices • 4 – 33, page 60 Pets and plants • 4 – 34, page 61

Section VI Food and Nutrition Compliance Requirements, page 61 Nutrition • 4 – 35, page 61 Meals and snack service • 4 – 36, page 61 Food service operations • 4 – 37, page 62

Section VII Facility Compliance Requirements, page 62 CDC facility compliance requirements • 4 – 38, page 62 FCC facility compliance requirements • 4 – 39, page 62

Section VIII Fire Prevention Compliance Requirements, page 62 CDC fire prevention compliance requirements • 4 – 40, page 62 FCC fire prevention compliance requirements • 4 – 41, page 62

Section IX Safety Compliance Requirements, page 63 CDC safety compliance requirements • 4 – 42, page 63

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FCC safety compliance requirements • 4 – 43, page 63

Chapter 5 CDC System Component Requirements, page 63

Section I Overview, page 63 General • 5 – 1, page 63 Structure and policy • 5 – 2, page 63

Section II Program Management Compliance Requirements, page 65 Management oversight • 5 – 3, page 65 Parent involvement • 5 – 4, page 65 Business operations • 5 – 5, page 65 CDC food service program • 5 – 6, page 66

Section III Personnel Management Compliance Requirements, page 67 CDS personnel criteria • 5 – 7, page 67 CDC staff training • 5 – 8, page 67 Staff meetings • 5 – 9, page 69 Child abuse prevention and response • 5 – 10, page 69

Section IV Program Operations Compliance Requirements, page 69 Operating hours • 5 – 11, page 69 Standing operating procedures (SOPs) • 5 – 12, page 70 Age composition, ratios, and group sizes • 5 – 13, page 70 Staffing patterns • 5 – 14, page 72 Supervision of CDS personnel • 5 – 15, page 72 Program oversight for new caregiving employees • 5 – 16, page 72 Supervision of children • 5 – 17, page 72

Section V Developmental Programming Compliance Requirement, page 73 General • 5 – 18, page 73 Schedule of developmental activities • 5 – 19, page 74 Organization of Indoor child activity spaces • 5 – 20, page 74 Indoor program equipment and materials. • 5 – 21, page 75 Child activity space furnishings. • 5 – 22, page 75 Organization and design of outdoor child activity spaces • 5 – 23, page 75 Outdoor program equipment and materials • 5 – 24, page 76

Section VI Facility Compliance Requirements, page 76 Facility designation • 5 – 25, page 76 Facility funding and programming guidance • 5 – 26, page 77 Facility design and alterations • 5 – 27, page 77 Facility location • 5 – 28, page 77 Facility size • 5 – 29, page 78 Facility capacity • 5 – 30, page 78 Child activity space requirements • 5 – 31, page 78 Administrative and program support space requirements • 5 – 32, page 79 Administrative and program support space furnishings • 5 – 33, page 79 Facility security requirements • 5 – 34, page 79 Interior design • 5 – 35, page 80 vi AR 608–10 • 11 May 2017

Maintenance and repair • 5 – 36, page 80 Custodial and housekeeping services • 5 – 37, page 80 Insect and rodent control • 5 – 38, page 81 Circulation and ventilation • 5 – 39, page 81 Power • 5 – 40, page 81 Lighting • 5 – 41, page 81 Climate control • 5 – 42, page 81 Noise levels • 5 – 43, page 82

Section VII Fire Prevention Compliance Requirements, page 82 Fire prevention structural requirements • 5 – 44, page 82 Fire protection systems • 5 – 45, page 82 Exit criteria • 5 – 46, page 82 Fire prevention operational requirements • 5 – 47, page 82

Section VIII Safety Compliance Requirements, page 83 Safety structural requirements • 5 – 48, page 83 Safety operational requirements • 5 – 49, page 83

Section IX Health and Nutrition Compliance Requirements, page 84 Health inspection requirements • 5 – 50, page 84 Appliances and equipment • 5 – 51, page 84 Sick child care • 5 – 52, page 84

Section X Program Oversight and Quality Assurance, page 84 Facility upgrade/program compliance status • 5 – 53, page 84 Program evaluation • 5 – 54, page 85

Chapter 6 FCC System Component Requirements, page 85

Section I Overview, page 85 General • 6 – 1, page 85 Structure and policy • 6 – 2, page 86

Section II Program Management Compliance Requirements, page 86 Management oversight • 6 – 3, page 86 Parent involvement • 6 – 4, page 86 Business operations • 6 – 5, page 86 Resource/toy lending library • 6 – 6, page 87 USDA CACFP • 6 – 7, page 87 Child abuse prevention and response • 6 – 8, page 87

Section III FCC Provider and Home Certification, page 87 Home categories • 6 – 9, page 87 Recruitment and screening of potential providers • 6 – 10, page 88 Background clearances • 6 – 11, page 89 Provider applicant criteria • 6 – 12, page 89 Substitute provider criteria • 6 – 13, page 90 Provider and home certification • 6 – 14, page 90

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Provider records • 6 – 15, page 91 Provider reporting requirements • 6 – 16, page 91 Certification status • 6 – 17, page 91 Provider transfer • 6 – 18, page 92 Claims Arising from the Activities of FCC Providers • 6 – 19, page 93 Training • 6 – 20, page 93 Specialized training • 6 – 21, page 93

Section IV Program Operations Compliance Requirements, page 95 Operating hours • 6 – 22, page 95 Attendance records • 6 – 23, page 95 Standing operating procedures (SOPs) • 6 – 24, page 95 Discipline • 6 – 25, page 95 Age composition, ratios, and group size • 6 – 26, page 95 Staffing patterns • 6 – 27, page 96 Supervision of children • 6 – 28, page 97

Section V Developmental Programming Compliance Requirements, page 97 General • 6 – 29, page 97 Developmental programming requirements • 6 – 30, page 97 Program materials, toys and equipment • 6 – 31, page 97 Indoor child activity spaces • 6 – 32, page 98 Outdoor child activity spaces • 6 – 33, page 98 Program oversight for FCC providers • 6 – 34, page 98 Provider and home compliance • 6 – 35, page 99 Noncompliance/suspension/revocation of certificates • 6 – 36, page 99 Investigation of complaints • 6 – 37, page 99 Unauthorized child care • 6 – 38, page 99 Care at remote sites/small installations • 6 – 39, page 100

Section VI Health and Nutrition Compliance Requirements, page 100 Health inspection requirements • 6 – 40, page 100 Sanitation operational requirements • 6 – 41, page 101

Section VII Facility Compliance Requirements, page 101 Facilities requirements • 6 – 42, page 101 Maintenance and repair • 6 – 43, page 101 Lighting • 6 – 44, page 102 Circulation and ventilation • 6 – 45, page 102 Climate control • 6 – 46, page 102 Standards for privately or commercially owned housing on a military installation • 6 – 47, page 102

Section VIII Fire Prevention Compliance Requirements, page 102 Fire prevention structural requirements • 6 – 48, page 102 Fire prevention operational requirements • 6 – 49, page 103

Section IX Safety Compliance Requirements, page 103 Safety structural requirements • 6 – 50, page 103 Safety operational requirements • 6 – 51, page 104 Program evaluation • 6 – 52, page 104 viii AR 608–10 • 11 May 2017

Chapter 7 SPS System Component Requirements, page 110

Section I Overview, page 110 General • 7 – 1, page 110 Structure and policy • 7 – 2, page 111

Section II Program Management Compliance Requirements, page 112 Management oversight • 7 – 3, page 112 Parent involvement • 7 – 4, page 112 Business operations • 7 – 5, page 113 SPS resource/lending library • 7 – 6, page 113 USDA CACFP • 7 – 7, page 113 SPS personnel criteria • 7 – 8, page 113 Training • 7 – 9, page 113 Child abuse prevention and response • 7 – 10, page 113

Section III Program Operations Compliance Requirements, page 113 Operating hours • 7 – 11, page 113 Standing operating procedures (SOPs) • 7 – 12, page 113 Age composition, ratios, and group sizes • 7 – 13, page 114

Section IV Compliance References, page 114 Program management references • 7 – 14, page 114 Program operations references • 7 – 15, page 114 Developmental programming references • 7 – 16, page 114

Section V Common Support SPS Compliance Requirements, page 114 General • 7 – 17, page 114 Parent education services • 7 – 18, page 114 Volunteer services in CDS programs • 7 – 19, page 115 CDS resource and referral services • 7 – 20, page 116 CDS central enrollment registry • 7 – 21, page 117

Section VI SAS Program Compliance Requirements, page 117 General • 7 – 22, page 117 School–age Services models • 7 – 23, page 117 Operational guidance • 7 – 24, page 117

Section VII Optional SPS Programs Compliance Requirements, page 118 General • 7 – 25, page 118 Short term alternative child care (STACC) • 7 – 26, page 118 Volunteer child care in unit settings (VCCUS) • 7 – 27, page 119 Parent co–ops • 7 – 28, page 120 Special interest programs • 7 – 29, page 121 CDS baby-sitting training and referral service • 7 – 30, page 121 SPS homes • 7 – 31, page 122 Foster Grandparent Program • 7 – 32, page 123 General Services Administration (GSA) space • 7 – 33, page 124 Contract operations • 7 – 34, page 124

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Alternative sick child care program • 7 – 35, page 124 Private organizations • 7 – 36, page 124

Section VIII Compliance Requirements, page 125 Facility references • 7 – 37, page 125 Fire prevention references • 7 – 38, page 125 Safety references • 7 – 39, page 125 Health and nutrition references • 7 – 40, page 125

Section IX Program Oversight and Quality Assurance, page 125 Facility upgrade compliance status • 7 – 41, page 125 Program evaluation • 7 – 42, page 125

Appendixes

A. References, page 134

B. Appropriated and Nonappropriated Fund Support, page 139

C. Single Source Criteria, page 141

D. Instructions for Completing DA Form 5246 – R (Child Development Services (CDS) Program Report), page 273

Table List

Table 2 – 1: Records screening requirements, page 21 Table 5 – 1: CDC ratios and group sizes, page 71 Table 5 – 2: CDC ratios and group sizes (as of 1 Oct 90), page 72 Table 6 – 1: FCC home ratios and group size, page 95 Table 7 – 1: Supplemental Programs and Services Summary Requirements, page 125 Table C – 1: USDA meal requirements 12 months–12 years, page 193 Table C – 2: USDA meal requirements 4 weeks–12 months, page 193 Table C – 3: USDA meal requirements for ages 12 months–12 years, page 235 Table C – 4: USDA meal requirements for ages 4 weeks–12 months, page 235 Table C – 5: FCC home ratio and group size, page 240

Figure List

Figure 1 – 1: Army Child Development Services, page 5 Figure 2 – 1: Sample Outline for Child Development Services (CDS) Information Paper, page 18 Figure 3 – 1: Installation staffing pattern, page 44 Figure 3 – 2: Child Development Services (CDS) Individual Education Plan (IDP) annual inservice training re-view, page 46 Figure 3 – 2: Child Development Services (CDS) Individual Education Plan (IDP) annual inservice training review—

Continued, page 46 Figure 6 – 1: Sample FCC provisional certification document, page 106 Figure 6 – 2: Sample certification document, page 107 Figure 6 – 3: Provider Statement of Understanding Regarding Family Child Care, page 108 Figure 6 – 4: Parental Statement of Understanding Regarding Family Child Care, page 110 Figure 6 – 4: Parental Statement of Understanding Regarding Family Child Care—Continued, page 110 Figure 7 – 1: Sample format for patron statement of understanding regarding child care resource and referral ser-vice, page 131 Figure 7 – 2: Sample format for consent for inclusion on the Child Development Services (CDS) baby-sitter referral list, page 132 Figure 7 – 3: Sample format for parental consent for inclusion on the Child Development Services (CDS) baby-sitter re-ferral list, page 133 Figure C – 1: Army Child Development Services background checks, page 259 x AR 608–10 • 11 May 2017

Figure C – 2: Army child development center inspections, page 262 Figure C – 2: Army child development center inspections—Continued, page 262 Figure C – 2: Army child development center inspections—Continued, page 262 Figure C – 3: Army family child care inspections, page 266 Figure C – 3: Army family child care inspections—Continued, page 266 Figure C – 3: Army family child care inspections—Continued, page 266 Figure C – 3: Army family child care inspections—Continued, page 266 Figure C – 4: Anthropometric chart for a child–scaled environment, page 267 Figure C – 5: Food chart, page 268 Figure C – 6: Child care food program infant meal pattern, page 269 Figure C – 7: Method of hand washing, page 270 Figure C – 8: Method of changing diapers, page 271 Figure C – 9: Toxic Plant Listing, page 272 Figure C – 10: Non–Toxic Plant Listing, page 272

Glossary

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Chapter 1 Structure and Policy

Section I General

1 – 1. Purpose This regulation prescribes policy and procedures for establishing and operating Army Child Development Services (CDS).

The format of this regulation is as follows:

a. Chapters 1 through 4 apply to the following three CDS delivery systems: Child Development Centers (CDC), Family Child Care (FCC), and Supplemental Programs and Services (SPS).

b. Chapter 5 applies specifically to CDC and selected SPS programs in center–based settings.

c. Chapter 6 applies specifically to FCC and selected SPS programs.

d. Chapter 7 applies to the SPS delivery system.

e. Appendix C contains additional guidance specific to program areas.

1 – 2. References See appendix A.

1 – 3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms See the glossary.

1 – 4. Child Development Services (CDS) program objectives The objectives of Army CDS are to—

a. Promote the quality of the force by—

(1) Supporting readiness by reducing lost duty time due to conflict between parental responsibilities and unit mission requirements. Child development programs will, in priority order—

(a) Assist DOD military and civilian personnel working parent or full–time students parents of children under the age of 6 to locate at least one affordable option for quality child care.

(b) Assist DOD military and civilian personnel who are working parents or full–time student parents of school–age children in locating at least one affordable option for quality child care.

(c) Expand the availability of care through use of resource and referral (R&R) programs to quality affordable options both on and off the installation.

(d) Whenever possible, support the needs of personnel for hourly care and part–day preschool programs in facilities and programs other than the Child Development Centers.

(2) Promoting military retention by providing services that increase soldier satisfaction with the Army as a way of life.

(3) Contributing to the quality of life and well–being of families in the command with young children.

b. Support parental child–rearing responsibilities by providing developmentally appropriate quality care options for children.

c. Operate using measurable standards and compliance assurance procedures to ensure that continuity and consistency of CDS operations exist Army–wide.

d. Contribute favorably to the growth and development of children while they are in the Army’s care.

e. Support Service families in their effort to attain economic self–sufficiency by providing accessible and affordable child care for working parents.

f. Provide employment and career advancement opportunities within CDS programs for military and Department of

Defense (DOD) civilian family members.

g. Support community activities in their effort to improve the quality of life by providing accessible and affordable child care for community volunteers.

1 – 5. Criteria for establishing CDS delivery systems

a. The need for CDS for military members and DOD civilian employees shall be determined by local needs and such factors as—

(1) The number of military and civilian personnel needing child care services.

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(2) The need to support readiness and to address military child care during deployments, mobilization, and other mis-sions of the military installation.

(3) Problems in recruitment or retention of military and civilian personnel resulting from a lack of child care services.

(4) Absenteeism or productivity problems that could be alleviated by reliable child care services.

(5) Availability of comparable services at comparable rates in the private sector.

b. Army CDS delivery systems should be established at installations that—

(1) Are not tenants or satellites of a host installation.

(2) Authorized families to join their sponsors.

(3) Have a total installation population of 1,000 or more (DA Pam 570 – 551).

c. The establishment of a CDS delivery system(s) is strongly recommended and is authorized at installations that may not meet one or more of the conditions in a above if—

(1) Off–post child care resources are limited.

(2) The complexity of social problems require special programming.

(3) Off–post child care is too costly.

d. This regulation does not apply to the care given to children—

(1) In the home of, or by the parent, guardian, or relatives.

(2) By individuals providing short–term intermittent care in their homes when care does not exceed a total of 10 child hours per week on a regular basis.

(3) By an individual in the child’s home.

(4) By DOD schools.

(5) In public school programs.

e. With exception of required CDS adult/child ratios and background check requirements, this regulation does not apply to the care given to children—

(1) In chapel settings where care is limited to short periods while parents are in attendance at religious services or related functions on the premises or immediately accessible to child activity spaces where care is being given.

(2) In religious educating programs of limited duration such as vacation Bible school.

1 – 6. Child eligibility criteria

a. Active duty military personnel, APF and NAF DOD civilian personnel, reservists on active duty or during inactive duty personnel training, and DOD contractors are eligible to use all Army operated or sponsored child development pro-grams (CDC, FCC, and SPS).

(1) Each installation commander shall establish a written priority system which clearly states military and civilian ac-cess to CDS programs. This written policy will be available to all eligible patrons who want to enroll their children in installation operated or sponsored child development programs. The written policy should consider the installation mission and demographics when determining military and civilian access.

(2) The installation policy will give first priority for child care to active duty military and DOD civilian personnel who are either single parents; or parents whose spouse is employed on a full–time basis outside the home or is a military member on active duty. Spouses may be military members on active duty, employed full–time outside the home by a government agency or a private sector employer, or full–time students. Installation commanders shall determine on a case–by–case basis whether spouses employed on a full–time basis but working within the home shall be included in the full–time working parent patrons category.

(3) First priority patrons (paragraph 1–6a(2) above) shall be referred to as full–time working parent patrons in policy documents.

(4) Policies for full–time working parent patrons must be based on one of the following categories. The installation will—

(a) Serve all full–time working parent patrons on a first come first served basis; or

(b) Serve all full–time working parent patrons who are single parents first, then all active duty military and DOD civil-ians with a working spouse second, or vice versa; or

(c) Serve all full–time working parent patrons who are single parents on active duty and all active duty military with a working spouse first, then all full–time working parent patrons who are DOD civilians and DOD civilians with a working spouse second or vice versa;

(d) Serve all full–time working parent patrons on a military/civilian percentage basis, allotting child care spaces to military and civilian patrons which reflect the percentage of the total military and civilian workforce on the installation; or

(e) Serve all full–time working parent patrons assigned/attached to the installation before serving full–time working parent patrons who are not assigned/attached to the installation; or

(f) Other combinations of first priority full–time working parent patrons.

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b. At least 80 percent of the existing operational capacity of CDC facilities shall be used for full day and part day care if there is an excess demand waiting list for either type of care. Use of this space for part–day preschool, school–age before and after school or hourly care programs is restricted to 20 percent of the existing operational capacity. Part day preschool, before and after school and hourly care programs may be offered in other suitable facilities.

c. When the number of full–time working parent patrons on the excess demand waiting list exceeds 15 percent of the existing CDS operational capacity, the installation commander shall expand full–day child care spaces both on and off the installation by:

(1) Actively recruiting for more FCC and or SPS providers; or

(2) Increasing the installation CDS R & R services to locate viable off–post child care options; or

(3) Contracting for spaces in off–post programs.

d. A child already attending a program generally should not be displaced to allow room for a child with higher priority.

e. Written installation policies are available which address priorities for service and procedures for filling child care spaces. The most current procedural guidance on waiting list management from HQDA, to include sibling priority and placement of special needs children, will be followed.

Section II Overview

1 – 7. CDS concept

a. CDS is a network of child care delivery systems through which the Army provides quality child development options that reduce the conflict between parental responsibilities and unit mission requirements. Increasing numbers of sole and dual military parents, coupled with an increase in working spouses and the frequent relocation of Service families, have combined to increase demand for child care.

b. Soldiers look to the military establishment to provide services that assist parents in their child–rearing responsibili-ties. The military family does not have the stability of an established neighborhood or the proximity of relatives to allow for a constant and reliable child care plan. Off–post civilian programs are often inaccessible, unaffordable, and have limited operating hours. Most private child care operations do not provide care for infants or toddlers, have no hourly services, and have waiting lists for vacancies. Off–post family day care homes are often not licensed or certified and may be un-monitored for health, safety, and quality of service factors.

c. CDS is designed to assist commanders in fulfilling their morale and welfare responsibilities to soldiers and their families. CDS should identify child care needs and coordinate installation resources to meet service demand. To effectively accomplish this task, command commitment to and involvement in CDS operations is essential.

d. Child care is not considered an entitlement, CDS is offered as a supplement to, not a substitute for the family as the primary agent for the care and development of the child. Quality CDS options can strengthen and sustain child and parent relationships. However, the Army and parents should work together to ensure that these options for care will exist.

e. CDS offers care options with various types of service, locations, hours of operation, and fee schedules that are re-sponsive to the needs of military families living both on and off–post.

(1) CDC services within centralized installation facilities offer closely monitored, structured group experiences relevant to the age and development of the child.

(2) FCC homes within government owned or leased quarters, or privately owned housing on an installation offer a family atmosphere with a limited number of children, flexible hours, and the capability of addressing special requirements.

(3) SPS increase child care capabilities by providing on and off–post alternative child care programs and support ser-vices.

1 – 8. CDS policy

a. CDS is a basic family program.

b. Services offered will support mission requirements and Army quality of life standards.

c. Installation commanders are authorized to provide full–day, part–day, and hourly services in CDCs, FCC homes, and in SPS delivery systems as needed. Services provided should reflect assessed needs for infant, toddler, preschool–age, and school–age care.

d. Services will be responsive to needs of patrons living on and off–post.

e. All FCC within Government owned or leased quarters or privately owned housing located on an installation must occur in CDS certified FCC homes.

f. Facilities used by center–based programs, designated SPS settings, and family housing units certified for quarters– based care must meet DOD and Army CDS standards.

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g. All CDS program operations will be developmental in nature with appropriate staff, facilities, equipment and mate-rials, and program experience. Care provided to children will foster and develop a child’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional capabilities regardless of the setting or length of time in care.

h. All programs offered within CDS will be staffed with professionally qualified child development management per-sonnel, trained caregiving employees, FCC providers, and other caregiving adults.

i. The dissemination of religious information (e. g. grace) or materials is prohibited as well as providing program ac-tivities that teach or promote religious doctrine. Programs operated by chaplains, and programs conducted in FCC and SPS provider homes are exempt from this restriction.

j. Services within the CDS delivery systems will be available and affordable to all eligible patrons.

k. All program operations within CDS delivery systems will be evaluated annually by an internal review and evaluation process.

l. Delivery of services will be provided directly through Army operated or regulated programs and/or through public agencies and independent contractors. Regardless of the nature of service delivery provided, the CDS coordinator position will be maintained at the installation to monitor all services for compliance with pertinent regulations.

1 – 9. CDS organization

a. CDS will be established as a separate, but equivalent, program to Army Community Service (ACS) and Youth Ser-vices (YS) located within the Family Support Division within the standard installation organization.

b. Installation programs and services should be organized within the service delivery systems shown in figure 1 – 1.

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Figure 1 – 1. Army Child Development Services

Chapter 2 Program Oversight

Section I Responsibilities

2 – 1. Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA)

a. The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) has overall responsibility for policy guidance in implementing CDS. The Commander, USACFSC will perform the following functions for the ACSIM:

(1) To the extent permitted by law, formulate DA policy on CDS using the criteria shown below:

(a) Does the action strengthen or erode the stability of the family and, in particular, the marital commitment?

(b) Does the action strengthen or erode the authority and rights of parents in the education, nurture, and supervision of their children?

(c) Does the action help the family perform its functions or substitute governmental activity for the function?

(d) Does the action increase or decrease family earnings? Do the proposed benefits of the action justify the impact on the family budget?

(e) Can the activity be carried out by a lower level of Government, or by the family itself?

(f) What message, intended or otherwise, does the program send to the public concerning the status of the family?

(g) What message does the program send to young people concerning the relationship between their behavior, their personal responsibility, and the norms of our society?

(2) Ensure HQDA CDS personnel are professionally qualified.

(3) Identify CDS needs and resource requirements to Army leadership.

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b. The Chief, Soldier and Family Support Directorate, Child and Youth Services Division within the USACFSC will—

(1) Establish and maintain plans, policy, administrative procedures, program materials, and operational guidance for

CDS delivery systems.

(2) Define professional standards for CDS program development and operation.

(3) Develop and publish minimum standards as defined by appropriate Department of Army (DA) staff proponents for fire, health, facilities, safety, and prevention of child abuse.

(4) Develop and approve functional design requirements for CDS facilities in coordination with the Office of the Chief of Engineers (CEEC – EA) and the DA Facility Standardization Subcommittee for CDS Facilities.

(5) Exercise program oversight of CDS Military Construction, Army (MCA) Program and upgrade or waiver status of existing facilities.

(6) Develop and approve program materials to address special needs programs, nutrition, health, and child abuse in child development settings from a CDS operational perspective.

(7) Develop an Army–wide comprehensive CDS standard training plan for all levels of CDS employees and FCC pro-viders.

(8) Support training workshops sponsored by major Army commands (MACOMs) for installation CDS personnel.

(9) Visit, monitor, and provide technical assistance to MACOMs and installations.

(10) Approve and monitor CDS programs and facilities for participation in the United States Department of Agriculture

(USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

(11) Coordinate and submit CDS resource requirements through program and budget channels to include oversight of

CDS Management Decision Package (MDEP) execution.

(12) Distribute CDS resources as required to MACOMs.

(13) Consult and coordinate with related activities within DOD as well as other agencies and organizations to broaden input on CDS policy issues.

(14) Develop guidance for statements of work for contracting the management and operation of CDS Programs.

(15) Function as the proponent for CDS issues and initiatives in support of the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP), General Accounting Office (GAO) studies, Congressional inquiries and special actions.

(16) Coordinate and monitor research efforts and initiatives impacting on CDS programs.

(17) Develop and implement a quality assurance system in coordination with MACOMs to assess program effective-ness, quality of service, and the efficiency of overall CDS operations.

(18) Collect and analyze MACOM and installation CDS data for compliance with DOD and Army program and facility standards, and determine resource requirements, program trends, and initiatives that have an impact on CDS policy.

(19) Conduct periodic announced and unannounced onsite inspections with ARSTAF regulatory proponents to deter-mine installation compliance with policy fire, health, nutrition, safety, program, child abuse, and facility structural stand-ards; and report findings as directed to ACSIM, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs ASA(M&RA), and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Family Support, Education and Safety).

(20) Write and distribute an Army CDS Resource List annually.

c. The Surgeon General (TSG) (DASG – PSP) will—

(1) Develop CDS health standards and related health aspects of CDS and oversee implementation of nutrition standards.

(2) Provide professional services and technical assistance required to support CDS programs to include preventive medicine and community health nursing personnel, pediatricians, and child psychiatrists.

(3) Staff policy related to health, nutritional, environmental, and sanitation aspects of CDS facilities and program op-erations.

d. The Director of Army Safety (DACS – SF) will—

(1) Develop CDS safety standards.

(2) Provide technical assistance relative to the safety aspects of CDS facilities and operations.

e. The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) (DAJA – ALG) will provide legal advice as necessary. The Command Judge

Advocate U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center will provide primary legal advice and assistance to CDS.

f. The Chief of Engineers (HQ, USACE) (CEEC) will—

(1) Develop CDS facility and fire standards.

(2) Provide technical guidance on all design and construction matters concerning CDS facilities including site, building, and utilities.

(3) Issue design guides, standard designs, and supplementary criteria as issued in the Architectural and Engineering

Instruction (AEI) design criteria and requirements for constructing and renovating CDCs.

(4) Review and approve projects submitted on DD Form 1391 (Fiscal Year Military Construction Project data) for technical accuracy and conformance with prescribed criteria, cost engineering requirements and DA policy and guidance.

g. The Commander, U.S. Army Command Criminal Investigation (USACIDC) will—

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(1) Support requirements for background investigations for CDS personnel.

(2) Monitor the process for thoroughness, effectiveness, and prompt response.

h. The Commander, United States Army Force Integration Support Agency (USAFISA) will—

(1) Provide manpower management and TDA documentation assistance for CDS programs throughout the Army

(CFSC, MACOM, installations) including update or publication of staffing criteria for CDS programs (DA Pam 570 – 551).

(2) Provide guidelines on APF and NAF staffing patterns.

2 – 2. Major Army commands (MACOMs)

a. MACOM commanders are responsible for the management and operational supervision of MACOM, major subor-dinate command, and installation CDS programs. They will—

(1) Establish CDS staff positions or designees at MACOM and major subordinate command levels to interpret program policy and oversee CDS programs within the command.

(2) Ensure MACOM CDS management personnel, or designees are professionally qualified and that grade level ratings show levels of responsibility and complexity of duty assigned.

(3) Coordinate with resource management concerning allocation of MACOM CDS resources to installations.

(4) Ensure MACOM CDS management personnel and the regulatory proponents for health, facilities, fire, safety, child abuse, and legal matters coordinate regularly with HQDA counterparts. (Note: This will ensure that MACOMs remain apprised of current policies and have access to guidelines and resource materials issued for use in interpreting program policy.)

b. MACOM CDS management personnel or designees will—

(1) Establish and review MACOM CDS program policy.

(2) Oversee installation implementation of HQDA guidance and requirements; and provide technical assistance to en-sure compliance with CDS standards.

(3) Conduct periodic onsite technical assistance visits. Conduct periodic unannounced inspections with regulatory pro-ponents as part of the MACOM Child Care Evaluation Team (MCCET) for installation compliance with policy, fire, health, nutrition, safety, program, child abuse, and facility structural standards; and report findings to the installation and MACOM commanders and USACFSC (CFSC – SF – CY) as directed.

(4) Sponsor training opportunities and resources for installation CDS personnel.

(5) Collect and analyze installation CDS reports and resource requirements.

(6) Coordinate and submit installation and MACOM CDS resource requirements through program and budget channels to HQDA.

(7) Review requirements for installation CDS services through needs assessment and demographic surveys and realign or expand services as reflective of installation needs.

(8) Coordinate installation CDS pilot projects and research studies with USACFSC (CFSC – SF – CY)

(9) Inform USACFSC (CFSC – SF – CY) of innovative MACOM and installation program efforts.

(10) Distribute to the field and ensure compliance with most current procedural guidance from HQDA.

c. MACOM Chief of Engineers will—

(1) Review and approve functional requirements, project formulation control data, initial project design data, and con-cept and project design control data.

(2) Ensure that economic analysis of all feasible alternatives is prepared to justify and identify construction projects before the projects are presented to HQDA in the MACOM submission. Ensure that the required economic analysis is included in the special requirements paragraph 1 (SRPI) of the DD Form 1391 with projects submitted to HQDA.

(3) Review installation DD Form 1391 to ensure that proposed sitings are consistent with the approved MACOM master plan.

2 – 3. Installation commanders

a. Installation commanders are responsible for the management and operational supervision of all programs and ser-vices within CDS delivery systems. They will—

(1) Ensure authorization and assignment of qualified installation personnel to provide effective CDS delivery systems to accomplish the mission.

(2) Ensure that CDS management personnel at the installation level are professionally qualified, that management per-sonnel have child development related administrative program experience, and that personnel grade level ratings reflect level of responsibility and complexity of duty assignment.

(3) Identify installation CDS needs and resource requirements to MACOM.

(4) Provide installation CDS report data and resource requirements to MACOM and USACFSC ATTN: CFSC – SF – CY, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331 – 0521.

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(5) Allocate resources and approve priorities for the allocation of resources within CDS to meet installation needs.

(6) Ensure that CDS personnel receive training as required.

(7) Ensure that all programs and activities falling under CDS are monitored by the CDS coordinator and assessed for regulatory compliance.

(8) Approve installation nominees for participation on the Installation Child Care Evaluation Team (ICCET) and sup-port ICCET recommendations to improve CDS programs.

(9) Ensure that installation agencies support CDS oversight and technical assistance requirements including actions needed for CDS personnel background clearances.

b. The CDS coordinator will—

(1) Supervise, monitor or function as a contracting officer representative for all activities, contractors, and individuals, providing child care on property controlled by the U.S. Army unless exempted by this regulation.

(2) Verify compliance with CDS program and facility standards on DA Form 4841 – R (Child Development Services

(CDS) Program/Facility Report) annually to MACOM and USACFSC (CFSC – SF – CY).

(3) Report noncompliance with standards to the installation and MACOM commanders.

(4) Act as the point of contact (POC) for all issues and actions concerning CDS.

(5) Develop and execute budget documents to address short and long term CDS program needs.

(6) Review community demands for child care services through periodic needs assessments, surveys, and operational data studies; and establish a full range of systems to address requirements.

(7) Act as the final CDS authority for CDC, FCC, SPS, Training and Curriculum Specialist (TACS), administrative, and resourcing actions.

(8) Act as POC and assist Director of Engineering and Housing (DEH) in preparation of the DD Form 1391, a project development brochure (PDB), and economic analysis to adequately support and validate construction requirements.

(9) Coordinate the annual internal assessment conducted by the installation ICCET.

(10) Implement most current procedural guidance from HQDA.

c. The health consultant(s) as designated by Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) or Medical Center (MEDCEN)

(usually the health nurse for nutrition and health, and the environmental science officer for environmental and food sani-tation) will—

(1) Consult on standing operating procedures (SOPs) developed by the CDS coordinator to meet program health re-quirements.

(2) Monitor the health, nutritional, environmental, and food sanitation aspects of child development programs in coor-dination with the appropriate Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) staff on a monthly basis in centers; and conduct FCC home inspections as specified in paragraph 6 – 40.

(3) Act as POCs for all issues and actions regarding the overall health program within CDS.

(4) Verify compliance with CDS health standards on DA Form 4841 – R annually.

(5) Coordinate meal planning and nutrition education aspects of CDS programs in collaboration with the MTF dietitian.

(6) Provide and/or approve education and instructional content for training of CDS personnel in health related matters.

(7) Serve on the CDS ICCET.

(8) Coordinate veterinary services as required for pets involved with CDS.

(9) Ensure all foods are procured from approved sources as prescribed by AR 40 – 657. (Coordination with the installa-tion veterinarian is required.)

(10) Confirm outbreaks of disease of public health significance occurring in CDS programs and assist CDS coordinator in reporting such cases (para 2 – 20).

(11) Identify individuals (on or off–post) responsible for providing training and instruction on the administration of medications and caregiving health practices for children with special needs.

d. The MTF dietitian or designated professional will—

(1) Review all menus used in center–based settings and representative menus in FCC and SPS homes to ensure com-pliance with USDA nutritional and meal component guidance.

(2) Serve on the CDS ICCET.

(3) Verify compliance with CDS nutrition standards on DA Form 4841 – R annually.

e. The safety officer will—

(1) Consult on SOPs developed by the CDS coordinator.

(2) Monitor the safety of CDS facilities as a special hazard…