Parents are one of our program's most valuable resources. Parents make excellent contributions to the program each year. They have ranged from guiding children in woodworking, cooking, art, etc., to participation on field trips, donations of materials/supplies, and parent meetings.

Parent Education Workshops are scheduled throughout the year. We encourage you to participate and to offer suggestions for topics that are of particular interest to you.

Parent surveys are conducted on a yearly basis. Please be sure to complete your survey, as this is your opportunity to be involved in program policy and guidance.

Newsletters and a calendar of events are available to you monthly. Please be sure to pick up a copy to be aware of upcoming events.

Parents are invited to visit at any time. Visits for sharing talents or hobbies can be arranged by contacting your child's Program Lead. There are many times during the school year when parental help is requested. Please take every opportunity  to share in these experiences.

Should you desire a conference regarding your child, one may be scheduled during the day with the Director and your child's Program Lead. A Training Specialist is also available to discuss your concerns and your child's needs.

All CYS programs maintain an "Open Door" policy. Parents are welcome and strongly encouraged to visit on a daily basis. Our staff is always willing to listen to your concerns and share your child's experiences in our program.

Parent Participation Program
Here at APG, CYS provides a Parent Participation Program as a means of increasing parent awareness through parent involvement. Our goal is to enhance the qualilt of programs and strengthen the bond between home and CYS. This program also enables parents to earn credits by participating in various activities. An accumulation of eight (8) credits may be redeemed at the first of the month for $25 (for a CDC, SAS or FCC program) or $5 (for an MS program) for a discount onthe family's tuition payment for that month at the program where the credits are earned.

Parent Grievance Procedures
Parents are encouraged to talk with program staff to clarify any problems and answer any questions that may arise. The Director, Assistant Director or Training Specialists are available throughout the day to talk with parents or answer any questions. In the event problems are not able to be resolved within the Center, the chain of command will be followed until resolution of a problem is reached.