Cys Handbook

PARENT HANDBOOK

USAG STUTTGART

Updated as of 05/10/2013

Table of Contents

Introduction

5

Contact Information

6

What Is Child, Youth and School Services?

7

CYS Services Mission/Philosophy

7

Staff Training and Qualifications

9

Chain of Command

10

Standing Operating Procedures

10

Program Options

10

Child Development Center

10

School Age Center

11

Youth Centers

11

Family Child Care Homes

12

Youth Sports and Fitness

12

School Liaison Office (SLO) Services

12

Home School

13

SKIES Unlimited

13

Parent and Outreach Services

13

EDGE! Program

13

HIRED!

13

Youth Sponsorship

13

Children/Youth with Special Needs

14

Eligibility

14

Waiting Lists / Projected Demand

14

Excess Demand / Preference for Care

15

Registration

16

Enrollment

17

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Program Fees/Payment

17

Absenteeism

Leave Provision

18

18

Program Withdrawal

18

CYS Services Staff to Child Ratios

18

Transitioning

19

Dropping Off and Picking Up Children

19

Meals and Snacks

20

Infant Food and Formula

21

Clothing/Diaper Requirements

21

Toilet Learning

21

Nap Time/Quiet Time

22

Celebrations

22

Health Requirements

22

Illness Criteria for Denial Service

22

Illness Notification

23

Criteria for Re-Admission After Illness

24

Parent Notification Requirements

24

Administering Medications and Basic Care Items

25

CYS Services Policy Regarding Self-Medication

26

Other Health Issues

26

Food Allergies

26

Immunizations

26

Dental Hygiene

26

Adult Smoking

27

Accidents/Emergencies

27

Parental Involvement

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Open Door Policy/Parent Visits

27

Newsletters

27

Parent Advisory Council

28

Parent Participation Program

28

Parent Volunteers...