CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Hours of Operation
Monday -
Friday: 6:15am - 6:00pm
Barksdale AFB Child Development Center
(CDC) is proud to offer an exceptional child care program in support of the
Barksdale mission. They are ACC's longest nationally accredited Child
Development program (National Academy of Early Childhood
Programs). The CDC provides a full range of quality care at some of
the lowest fees in ACC. Currently there is no annual registration fee
and fees are based on family income. Fees may be paid weekly or
bi-weekly.
The CDC accommodates 190 children, 6 weeks to 5 years of
age. A waiting list for weekly care exists for all age groups at this
time. Individuals PCSing to Barksdale should stop by their local CDC
and obtain an Application for Child Care, DD Form 2606. Forward the
completed application and a copy of PCS orders for advanced placement on the
waiting list. Your effective date on this list is the postmark on
your application. You will receive a confirmation of placement on the list and
an estimate of the expected wait.
The CDC currently offers two
opportunities to provide parents with a "break" from parenting. The
Give Parents A Break program (funded by the Air Force Aid Society) is offered on
the first Saturday night of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and the third
Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations are accepted up to
two weeks in advance. This program requires referral from an
authorized official. Contact Family Support, the New Parent Support Program, or
Family Advocacy for more information.
A Parent Advisory Committee
consists of parents who are eligible to have children enrolled in the center and
meets monthly. The monthly meetings are chaired by a parent selected
by the committee. The focus of this group is to discuss on-going
child care programs and topics of interest to parents.
The CDC also
maintains a Parent Lending Library, which is located in the lobby. A
wide variety of parenting books, magazines and video tapes are available for
parents to check out. Several of the books are on the child's level
and provide parents assistance in preparing their child for an upcoming event,
i.e., moving, a new sibling, potty training, going on a trip,
etc. This library continues to expand.
FAMILY CHILD
CARE
Hours of Operation
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30
p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Preschool (Part Day
Enrichment)
Preschool is available up to five days a week for children 3 to 5
years of age. The Barksdale program is the oldest NAEYC accredited
Part Day Enrichment program in ACC. Nutritious snacks, stimulating
hands on curriculum, arts and crafts, music, dramatic play, story time and field
trips are provided. Fees are based on family income and an annual fee of $10 is
required. Please provide a birth certificate, immunization records
and current LES at the time of registration.
Family Home Care
Large
groups aren't ideal for all children and the family child care program has just
the solution. For children that thrive in a smaller, more personal
setting, we have many in-home child care providers. Each home is
limited to six or less children, allowing for more one-on-one care. Currently
there are six family home care providers.
Extended Duty Care - Available
for those needing occasional weekend or evening care beyond your 50 hour child
care week. Temporary shift changes and special circumstances may also
apply. This type of care can be provided at no cost to you.
Becoming a FHC Provider: There is a tremendous need for
certified providers, especially in the area of infant care. Classes
are taught that provide education, business, health & safety, nutrition and
curriculum. Being a provider is rewarding both financially and
personally, giving you the opportunity to stay at home with your own
children.
In addition, the New Parent Support Program offers
education and support to all military families with children under the age of
three. Services are provided in the home.
See the
Contacts/Links section for access to additional information.