The program operates in a classroom or on a stage. Before school begins, all the materials are returned to the lockers, which can be rolled out of the way. The storage cabinets can be a minor inconvenience for principals, says White of Queen Bee. Our people got used to it and it never became a problem. I think that school administrators should look for providers with educational capabilities and experience, says Richard Turpenoff, executive vice president for Medallion School Partnerships.
Many providers are accustomed to operating programs for children in a recreational environment.
But while recreation should be part of any program, I think it is also important to have a qualified educational component. Health and Safety Parents and school district officials, of course, demand that any program be safe, clean and caring. In establishing a provider s qualifications in this area, Turpenoff recommends requiring personnel certified in CPR and first aid and schooled in OSHA regulations. Most state regulations require that licensed daycare providers have this training, but organizations providing services for children in other settings may not have to meet such requirements. Cost and Inclusiveness Before and after programs have to strive for inclusiveness, Turpenoff says.