Following is a list of current Policies which guide YMCA In Home Care Schemes. All Carers are provided with a copy which is updated when changes are made.

PART 1
YMCA Mission Statement
Fit and Proper Requirements
Aims and Objectives

PART 2
Role of Sponsor
Role of Co-ordination Unit
Selection of Carers 

PART 3

1. Animals
2. Application For Care
3. Behaviour Management
4. Booked Hours, Fees, Subsidies, Levies
5. Arrival and Departure of Carer
6. Development of Child (social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth)
7. Health and Hygiene
     - Facilities and equipment
     - Nutrition
     - Cleanliness
8. Illness, Accidents and Infectious Diseases
     - Immunisation
     - Care of sick child / exclusion
     - Administration of Medication
     - Emergency Aid / Medical Treatment
     - Death of a child
9. Monitoring Quality of Care - Concerns
10. Outings and Excursions
11. Placement/ Special Needs of Children
12. Safety, Emergency and Evacuation Procedures
      - General safety practices
      - Safety Facilities in the home
      - Safety Procedures in the home
      - Outdoor safety facilities
      - Outdoor safety Procedures
13. Settling in and Daily Needs
14. Support of Carers
15. Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
16. Suspension or Non Renewal of Certificate of Approval
17. Swimming
18. Transport

PART 4 

1. Advisory Committee
2. Management Committee
3. Role Statements
     - Co-ordination Unit
     - Carer
4. Job Descriptions
     - Senior Co-ordinator
     - In-home Care Co-ordinator
     - Administration Assistant
     - Playgroup Leader
     - Playgroup Assistant
     - Toy Librarian
5. Other Activities offered by the YMCA