CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The on-station Child Development
Center (CDC) has the distinction of being the first Nationally Accredited Center
in the Department of Defense. The CDC offers programs that supplement
the home by providing experiences to help the child in his/her total growth and
development: intellectually, physically, socially and
emotionally. While the program is developmental, the goal is to make
the CDC atmosphere a home away from home.
The Child
Development Center provides full-time and part-time care for military and DOD
family members from six weeks of age up through kindergarten.
The
programs offer breakfast, hot lunch, and two snacks. These are
nutritionally balanced meals and are provided to children in full-time and
part-time care. The children and staff take walking excursions and
field trips on a regular basis.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOMES PROGRAM
The
Child Development Homes Program has approximately 10 homes in the The Child
Develope Homes Program with 60 spaces available (includes provider's
children). The goals of the Child Development Homes Program are as
follows:
1. The Child Development Homes Program has been established
Navy-wide to increase the availability of quality, affordable childcare for
military families.
2. To establish standards of child care for the
protection and well being of children while away from their homes.
3. To
encourage and assist Child Development Homes Providers to operate a quality,
nurturing program for children.
4. To provide an opportunity for spouses
of military and DOD personnel to operate a business in their homes within Navy
guidelines.
5. To allow parents to perform their duties of work without
undue concern about the care their children are receiving.
Each provider
sets their own fees and hours within broad guidelines. For more
information, contact our Family Child Care Director at (760)
939-6683.
SCHOOL AGE CARE (Before and After School/Summer Camp)
School
Age Care offers a complete before and after school care program, as well as
drop-in and hourly care. Transportation is provided to each school for an extra
charge. The children get two snacks a day and participate in projects such as
art, games, reading, and field trips. Fees are determined by total family income
and vary depending upon required services.
KINDEROOZ
(Kindergarten
Program)
Kinderooz offers complete before and after school care for children
who are attending Kindergarten. The program focuses on helping
children adjust to school life by offering a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere
for children in their first year of school. The children get two
snacks a day and participate in games, reading and field trips. Fees
are determined by total family income. Transportation is provided to
each school for an extra charge. The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department's
Youth Center offers before and after school care for school aged
children. For more information, call them at (760) 939-2909.