Childcare Center Regulations in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma
Eva Zamanillo
American Public University
CHFD 215 Introduction to Child Development
Professor Sheila Rapa
Agency Information
Name: Child, Youth and School Services (Child Care Centers and FCC Homes)
Address: Bragg Road Fort Sill Oklahoma 73503 (Child Care Centers)
Phone Number: (580) 442-3927 or (580) 442-4836 (Central Registration)
Website: http://sill.armymwr.com/us/sill/programs/childcare/ https://www.armyfcc.com/index.cfm
Qualification requirements
Teachers at Centers: Require a high school diploma or GED certificate and they need to be at least 18 years old. Within the first year of employment it is required to complete the Army Foundation Level Training …show more content…
Spaces provide children sized toilets, sinks, and furnishings that allow appropriate developmentally experiences for children. Areas will include open floor space for crawling, exploration, and active play and protected settings for rest, study, and quiet activities. Space arrangements will support independent functioning by allowing children to choose activities, as well as follow the program. Children should be able to locate and replace toys and materials with minimal adult aid. Areas will be labeled for specific child’s needs. The areas include: Motor Areas with toys that promote the development of large motor skills; a Science Area which promotes children’s inquiry and sensory skills; a Dramatic Play area that promotes social skills, it should include dress up clothes and household objects; a Quiet Area that promotes language and literacy skills which will include a library with age appropriate books and a cozy area where children can get comfortable, relax and self soothe; an Art Area with plenty of supplies used by children to encourage the use of imagination and creativity and helps develops fine motor skills. All areas support inclusion and promote opportunities where children are encouraged to communicate and develop physical and emotional skills. The space offers a variety of developmentally appropriate stimulations and opportunities. Routine checks are performed to …show more content…
Centers offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, children will not go without nourishment for more than three hours. Menu components and servings for meals are based on healthy choices and will comply with the USDA “Choose my plate chart”. The menu promotes a variety of healthy foods, easy to serve, and of proper size by age group. Menus will be posted outside of each room available for parents. The nutritional aspects of center food programs, including menu planning and nutrition education will be coordinated with the dietitian. The kitchen takes into consideration children’s allergies and offers
Eva Zamanillo
American Public University
CHFD 215 Introduction to Child Development
Professor Sheila Rapa
Agency Information
Name: Child, Youth and School Services (Child Care Centers and FCC Homes)
Address: Bragg Road Fort Sill Oklahoma 73503 (Child Care Centers)
Phone Number: (580) 442-3927 or (580) 442-4836 (Central Registration)
Website: http://sill.armymwr.com/us/sill/programs/childcare/ https://www.armyfcc.com/index.cfm
Qualification requirements
Teachers at Centers: Require a high school diploma or GED certificate and they need to be at least 18 years old. Within the first year of employment it is required to complete the Army Foundation Level Training …show more content…
Spaces provide children sized toilets, sinks, and furnishings that allow appropriate developmentally experiences for children. Areas will include open floor space for crawling, exploration, and active play and protected settings for rest, study, and quiet activities. Space arrangements will support independent functioning by allowing children to choose activities, as well as follow the program. Children should be able to locate and replace toys and materials with minimal adult aid. Areas will be labeled for specific child’s needs. The areas include: Motor Areas with toys that promote the development of large motor skills; a Science Area which promotes children’s inquiry and sensory skills; a Dramatic Play area that promotes social skills, it should include dress up clothes and household objects; a Quiet Area that promotes language and literacy skills which will include a library with age appropriate books and a cozy area where children can get comfortable, relax and self soothe; an Art Area with plenty of supplies used by children to encourage the use of imagination and creativity and helps develops fine motor skills. All areas support inclusion and promote opportunities where children are encouraged to communicate and develop physical and emotional skills. The space offers a variety of developmentally appropriate stimulations and opportunities. Routine checks are performed to …show more content…
Centers offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, children will not go without nourishment for more than three hours. Menu components and servings for meals are based on healthy choices and will comply with the USDA “Choose my plate chart”. The menu promotes a variety of healthy foods, easy to serve, and of proper size by age group. Menus will be posted outside of each room available for parents. The nutritional aspects of center food programs, including menu planning and nutrition education will be coordinated with the dietitian. The kitchen takes into consideration children’s allergies and offers