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Lesson 1
Family Selection
Lesson 2
Family Data File
Lesson 3
Attendance
Lesson 4
Parent Involvement & Education
Lesson 5
Health & Social Services
Lesson 6
Site Licensure & License Exempt
Lesson 7
Staff-Child Ratios
Lesson 8
Environment Rating Scale
Lesson 9
Nutritional Needs
Lesson 10
Desired Results Profile & Data
Lesson 11
Qualified Staff & Director
Lesson 12
Staff Development
Lesson 13
Refrain from Religious Instruction
Compliance Indicator
The program refrains from religious instruction & worship.
Regulations/Reference
CCD Program Instrument: Appendix A - Written Information for Parents & Providers
Title 5: 18017
Monitoring Review Evidence
Postings or information that the Program Refrains from Religious Instruction & Worship
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Sample Forms/Tools ❯
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Posting/Information
Evidence of compliance includes postings and/or information for parents, providers, or public that includes the contractor’s statement that the program does not provide religious instruction or worship.
What this might look like in a program:
Statement in Parent Handbook
Posted statement on all site bulletin boards
All adults refrain from religious instruction & worship when around children & families in a subsidized program
Separation of Church/State vs Freedom of Religion
Adults must refrain from religious instruction & worship while working with children & families in a subsidized programs.
Adults may NOT engage in religious conduct or activity while working with children & families in a subsidized programs.
This should not be confused with a freedom of religion. A student may pray to whatever or whomever they want at any time of day, as long as they’re doing so does not disrupt school & they do not try to force others to do the same
What this might look like in a program:
As part of the orientation process, individuals are made aware that while working with children & families they must refrain from religious instruction & worship
Be cautious when labeling non-operational days, center celebrations or events. Consider aligning non-operational days, center celebrations or event names to seasons rather than holidays such as spring break, fall harvest or winter celebration.
Staff should NOT pray for their food in front of children during lunch time
Be aware of what is in the children's books, music, instructional materials or activities etc.…
Complete Knowledge Check ❯
After reviewing the video lesson & sketch pad notes, it’s time to check for understanding by completing a Knowledge Check. Note that Individual Knowledge Checks will conclude with a Certificate.