Lesson 15
Refrain from Religious Instruction

Compliance Indicator

The program refrains from religious instruction & worship.

Regulations/Reference

CCD Program Instrument: Appendix A - Written Information for Families & Providers
Title 5: 18017

Monitoring Review Evidence

Postings or information that the Program Refrains from Religious Instruction & Worship

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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:

  1. Statement in Parent Handbook

  2. Posted statement on family child care home bulletin board

  3. Included in provider’s contract/agreement with program

  4. 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.…

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