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Sierra Butzler, child and youth program assistant, helps toddlers with a water activity Aug. 8, 2017, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The Fort McCoy CDC was recently reaccredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children, earning between 96 and 100 percent in 10 standards. (U.S. Army Photo by Aimee Malone, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
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A student at the Child Development Center plays at a water table while Sierra Butzler, child and youth program assistant, helps other toddlers with a water activity Aug. 8, 2017, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The Fort McCoy CDC was recently reaccredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children, earning between 96 and 100 percent in 10 standards. (U.S. Army Photo by Aimee Malone, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
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Child Development Center students play on riding toys Aug. 8, 2017, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The Fort McCoy CDC was recently reaccredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children, earning between 96 and 100 percent in 10 standards. (U.S. Army Photo by Aimee Malone, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
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Children attending the Fort McCoy Child Development Center work on an art project Aug. 8, 2017, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The Fort McCoy CDC was recently reaccredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children, earning between 96 and 100 percent in 10 standards. (U.S. Army Photo by Aimee Malone, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
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Firefighter Matt Steele reads a book to children at the Fort McCoy Child Development Center Oct. 6, 2014, as part of activities for National Fire Prevention Week. In observance of both National Fire Prevention Month and National Fire Prevention Week in October, Fort McCoy firefighters participated in events that included a kick-off event in the South Post Housing area, an equipment display and information booth at the Exchange and visits with children from the Child Development Center. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
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A Child and Youth Services employee waits to start the day at the Child Development Center on June 17, 2020, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The center, along with the Fort McCoy School Age Center/Youth Center reopened June 15 after having had to close for the installation's COVID-19 pandemic response. The opening comes with many safety precautions included in daily operations. The center is operated by Child and Youth Services of the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. (U.S. Army Photo by Fort McCoy Child and Youth Services.)
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Angela Kast, assistant director of the Child Development Center, helps toddlers with a water activity Aug. 8, 2017, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The Fort McCoy CDC was recently reaccredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children, earning between 96 and 100 percent in 10 standards. (U.S. Army Photo by Aimee Malone, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
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Firefighter Matt Steele reads a book to children at the Fort McCoy Child Development Center Oct. 6, 2014, as part of activities for National Fire Prevention Week. In observance of both National Fire Prevention Month and National Fire Prevention Week in October, Fort McCoy firefighters participated in events that included a kick-off event in the South Post Housing area, an equipment display and information booth at the Exchange and visits with children from the Child Development Center. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
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Children complete art projects at the Fort McCoy Child Development on June 17, 2020, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The center, along with the Fort McCoy Center School Age Center/Youth Center reopened June 15 after having had to close for the installation's COVID-19 pandemic response. The opening comes with many safety precautions included in daily operations. The center is operated by Child and Youth Services of the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. (U.S. Army Photo by Fort McCoy Child and Youth Services.)
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During a recent Department of Defense (DOD) inspection, Fort McCoy's Child and Youth Services (CYS) received a perfect score, validating the excellent work of its staff members in caring for the youngest members of the Fort McCoy community.
The Department of Defense requires that all military child and youth programs receive four unannounced inspections each year in order to obtain and keep DOD certification. Due to COVID-19 social distancing and travel restrictions, the Army Higher Headquarters Inspection (AHHI) was conducted virtually.
The AHHI validates the other three garrison-level inspections (covering health and sanitation, fire and safety, and curriculum); validates any corrections prompted by the previous year's findings in inspections; and supports Installation Management Command's recommendations of DOD certification. Special attention is given to fire-evacuation documentation, child abuse, background checks, special needs programs, rescue medications, and sanitation.
Fort McCoy's Child and Youth Services received a 100 percent rating for the 2020 AHHI inspection, which was conducted Oct. 20-23.
"I am very proud of our CYS team for maintaining excellence in the program during these extremely challenging times," CYS Coordinator Anne Young said. "The program staff and management earned a perfect score because of their dedication and resiliency in overcoming each unique situation."
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social-distancing restrictions, CYS programs are operating at a reduced capacity. Staff members at the School-Age Center are also providing full-day care if local schools are being conducted virtually in addition to the usual afterschool program.
"The quality of our program and commitment to providing the best child care for our patrons has always been our focus," Young said.
Meeting the requirements to provide care during the pandemic is an additional challenge, but one the CYS staff members have risen to in order to let Fort McCoy parents continue working, she said.
For more information about CYS programs, visit https://mccoy.armymwr.com/categories/cys-services.
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