The basic idea is to find ways in which to include all children who need the service. Another important criterion involves the provider s flexibility. Staff development days have always been a problem for our working parents, says Galt Joint Union s Jennings. Medallion handles this for us, even though the number of students attending their sessions goes up. Another flexibility issue relates to changing schedules.
Space requires flexibility as well.
Suppose the program runs on the auditorium stage and a special assembly is planned. Both the school and the provider must be willing and able to work out such problems. In Illinois, we ve found that it is important to make clear in the contract related to these services that it is a private organization and not the school district that is operating the program, says Dr. White of Queen Bee 16. This is a liability issue and a licensing issue. This needs to be made clear in the contract or else the school would have to satisfy the same requirements as any licensed daycare provider.