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Purpose.

This instruction implements policy, assigns responsibilities, incorporates changes in organizational responsibility, and prescribes procedures under references (a) through (v)  for the operation of Child and Youth Programs (CYPs) on naval installations and in government housing to ensure a healthy, safe environment, and promote quality programs. Navy CYPs include Child Development Centers (CDCs), Child development Homes (CDHs), School-age Care (SAC), Youth Programs (YPs), and supplemental programs. This instruction is a complete revision, which incorporates school-age care and youth programs as defined in references (C) and (d) with child care programs, and should be reviewed in its entirety.