Congregations Caring for Children

The outdoor space is suitable for a

Activities reflect and support the

wide variety of activities.

program's mission.

Activities

15. There are sufficient materials to

support program activities.

12. The daily schedule is flexible, and it

offers enough security, independence,

Materials are complete and in good

and stimulation to meet the needs of all repair.

children and youth.

There are enough materials for the

number of children in the program.

The routine provides stability

Materials are developmentally

without being rigid.

appropriate for the age range of the

Children meet their physical needs

children in the program.

in a relaxed way.

Materials promote the program's

Individual children move smoothly

mission.

from one activity to another, usually at

their own pace.

Safety, Health & Nutrition

When it is necessary for children to

move as a group, the transition is

16. The safety and security of children

smooth.

and youth are protected.

13. Children and youth can choose

There are no observable safety

from a wide variety of activities.

hazards in the program space.

Systems are in place to protect the

There are regular opportunities for

children from harm, especially when

active, physical play.

they move from one place to another or

There are regular opportunities for

use the rest room.

creative arts and dramatic play.

Equipment for active play is safe.

There are regular opportunities for

A system is in place to keep unau 

quiet activities and socializing.

thorized people from taking children

Children have a chance to join

from the program.

enrichment activities that promote

basic skills and higher level thinking.

17. The program provides an environ 

ment that protects and enhances the

14. Activities reflect the mission of the

health of children and youth.

program and promote the develop 

ment of all the children and youth in

The indoor and outdoor facilities

the program.

are clean.

There are no observable health

Activities are in line with the styles,

hazards in the indoor or outdoor space.

abilities and interests of the individuals

There are adequate supplies and

in the program.

facilities for hand washing.

Activities are well suited to the age

The heat, ventilation, noise level,

range of children in the program.

and light in the indoor space are com 

Activities reflect the languages and

fortable.

cultures of the families served.

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