The following information provides a profile of child care
options available on the base. It is essential that you contact the
Child Development Center as listed for the most current information about
specific programs.
Before arrival in Brunswick, you may call for
information regarding the placement of your child on the waiting list for Center
care. If you are interested in Child Development Home care (in home),
you may pick up the list of providers who have openings at the Child Development
Center.
Rates for child care at the Child Development Center are based on
total family income. Those will be determined when you come into the
center to talk with the specialists.Family Child Care is available through the
Child Development Center to take care of school age children as well as infants
and toddlers. Child Development Home program takes children from 6
weeks to 12 years old. There are approximately 30 homes involved in
the program which accounts for about 180 spaces available for individual
children. A few of these spaces are already taken by the children of
the child care provider. Obviously, that information will be
available to the individual who is interested in participating in the Child
Development Home program.
Keep in mind that this is a constantly changing
program so call frequently to get the latest information.
Rates for home
child care are based on several factors. One of those is the age of
the child. The amount you will pay will be determined when you
arrange for the care.
You can call the center and get a list of the child
care providers available. However, keep in mind that the list of
providers changes frequently and you may not know which of the three housing
areas you will want to leave your child in. Those factors will be
determined after you arrive.