HOW DO WE SUSTAIN REGISTRATION?

By following the steps outlined previously, a program submits documentation and the corresponding Registration fee annually in order to maintain After School Registration status with COA.

These should include the following documentation:

1. Self-reporting of critical incidents and significant occurrences.
2. Participation in the review of third-party concerns or complaints.

This annual communication:

• Demonstrates your program's commitment to the pursuit of excellence and quality service delivery for the children, youth and families served.
• Affirms your program's ongoing implementation of/performance with COA's After School standards.

Through these processes, COA and the After School programs it accredits are able to evaluate significant programmatic and administrative changes, events and critical occurrences within the context of the program's continuous performance improvement activities. During the time a program is not pursuing COA Registration, it is welcome to contact COA's Client Relations Division regarding all recognition-related questions. Additionally, it can access standards updates by visiting the Updates page.