22. Child Enrichment Service Providers

Question 1

Child Enrichment Service Providers

Answer 1

~ an individual who provides enrichment activities, such as gymnastics or music instruction, to specific children during a specific time, but is not part of the regular child care program
~ typically come to a child care program periodically (perhaps once a week or once a month) to provide these activities
~ a child’s parent or guardian must provide written consent for the child to participate in the activity and acknowledge that it is not part of the child care program
~ not considered a volunteer or child care personnel; however, they must be of good moral character using Level 2 background screening standards
~ must meet screening requirements prior to providing services and are not required to be under direct or constant supervision of child care personnel