Child Development Centers (OG)

At the CDCs, children have a full day in an enriching environment that builds the foundation for their transition into school. The CDCs engage children in guided play and an array of stimulating, age-appropriate activities that include computers, arts and crafts, reading, listening centers and more! Each CDC:

• Serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
• Offers full-day, hourly care for 3-5 year olds
• Offers developmentally appropriate curriculum, furnishings, playgrounds and manipulatives
• Requires that staff complete national agency checks and all required DoD annual training
• Participates in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food program
• Is nationally accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Is certified annually by the DoD

Hourly Care

Reservations are required for hourly care and may be made up to 2 weeks in advance. Each child utilizing hourly care is offered the same developmentally appropriate curriculum, furnishings, playgrounds and manipulatives as regularly enrolled children.

Resource & Referral (R&R) Registration Specialist

Resource and Referral (R&R) serves as the central enrollment registry to all eligible patrons seeking programs for children, youth and teens ages 6 weeks to 18 years. R&R assists parents and legal guardians by:

• Providing information on available children, youth and teen programs/options on the installation and/or in the surrounding community
• Monitoring CDC, SAC and FCC vacancies and waiting lists for on-base child care
• Referring patrons to local community resources
• Providing a list of available American Red Cross trained and certified baby sitters
• And more!