After-School Teen Program Safety and Quality Assessment
After-school programs serving teenagers require specialized approaches to supervision, programming, and safety. This assessment addresses the unique needs of teen programs including positive youth development practices, internet safety, mental health awareness, and appropriate supervision standards.
- Industry: Childcare and Education
- Frequency: Weekly
- Estimated Time: 30 minutes
- Role: Teen Program Director
- Total Items: 30
Teen-Appropriate Supervision
Verify supervision appropriate for teen age group.
- Staff-to-teen ratio meets licensing requirements (typically 1:15 for teens)?
- Minimum two staff members present at all program times?
- Staff maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with teens?
- No one-on-one adult-teen situations in isolated spaces?
- Staff not connecting with teens on personal social media accounts?
Internet and Technology Safety
Verify internet and technology safety measures.
- Internet content filters active on all program devices?
- Technology use policy communicated to teens and families?
- Cyberbullying monitoring and response protocol in place?
- Online safety and digital citizenship education included in programming?
- Personal device policy established and enforced?
Mental Health and Wellness
Verify mental health supports for teens.
- Staff trained in teen mental health awareness and warning signs?
- Staff know referral pathways for teens showing mental health concerns?
- Program cultivates culture where teens feel safe talking to trusted adults?
- Crisis resources (988, crisis text line) posted and discussed with teens?
- Trauma-informed practices used in program facilitation?
Positive Youth Development
Assess positive youth development programming quality.
- Teens have genuine voice in program planning and decision-making?
- Programming develops transferable skills (leadership, communication, problem-solving)?
- Program connects teens to school, community, and future opportunities?
- Strong, positive staff-teen relationships visible in program?
- Programming equitable for all teens regardless of background or ability?
Physical Safety
Verify physical safety standards for teen program.
- Facility spaces appropriate and safe for teen programming?
- Emergency plan current and staff trained?
- Sign-in and sign-out required for all teen participants?
- Off-limits areas enforced with no teen access to unauthorized spaces?
- Zero-tolerance weapons policy communicated and enforced?
Attendance and Reporting
Verify attendance tracking and reporting.
- Daily attendance tracked for all participants?
- Attendance data sufficient for grant or funding reporting?
- All staff current on mandated reporter training?
- Incident reporting process clear and followed consistently?
- Parent communication balanced appropriately with teen confidentiality needs?
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Why Use This After-School Teen Program Safety and Quality Assessment?
This after-school teen program safety and quality assessment helps childcare and education teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for teen program director professionals, this checklist covers 30 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: weekly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the After-School Teen Program Safety and Quality Assessment cover?
This checklist covers 30 inspection items across 6 sections: Teen-Appropriate Supervision, Internet and Technology Safety, Mental Health and Wellness, Positive Youth Development, Physical Safety, Attendance and Reporting. It is designed for childcare and education operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed weekly. Each completion takes approximately 30 minutes.
Who should use this After-School Teen Program Safety and Quality Assessment?
This checklist is designed for Teen Program Director professionals in the childcare and education industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.