CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: This Program is for children
of military members and DoD civilians. Children ages 6 months through
5 years (if they are not in kindergarten) are served. When demand
exceeds space available, a waiting list is maintained and referrals are made to
licensed family child care homes. A current immunization record and
birth certificate or proof of military or DoD dependency is required to enter
the program.
Children can be accommodated for one-day-at-a-time if there
is a slot open that particular day, but no reservation can be made ahead of
time. These slots come about when a child does not attend that day
and the charges would be hourly. Up-to-date immunization records are required,
even for this drop-in care.
To apply for child care before your arrival
at Los Angeles AFB, complete AF Form 2606 and mail it to 61 ABG/SVY, 2420 Vela
Way Suite 1467, El Segundo, CA 90245, or FAX the application to (310)
363-0658. Forms can be submitted when mothers are at least six months
pregnant.
Fees are subsidized with Appropriated
Funds. Families are placed in one of 6 fee categories, based on total
family income. Families will be asked to provide their most recent
Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) and/or pay stub. In accordance
with federal guidelines, BAH or in-kind equivalent are added together with
earnings to determine the fee category. Fee schedules are based on
DoD regulations. There is a $25 non-refundable registration
fee.
- Fees are reviewed annually in Fall. Fees
range from $62.00 to $129.00 per week.
- Hourly Rate: $5.00 per hour, one
hour minimum charge
- Open Monday through Friday, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm.
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Accredited through the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs
- Closed
Circuit TV cameras in all rooms
- Participates in USDA Food Program, and
breakfast, lunch and snacks are included in the fee.
Parents may become
involved in their child's CDC activities by volunteering a few hours a month or
being a part of the Parent Participation Program.
FAMILY CHILD CARE
(FCC): A lending library is available for age-appropriate toys and
books, and books and videos on child-rearing topics. The FCC offers
Give Parents A Break one Saturday per month for eligible
families.
FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS: A list of
family child care providers residing in military family housing (Fort MacArthur)
is available from the Child Development Center, Youth Center, Family Support
Center, and published in LA Wave (Service's newsletter which is published
monthly).
For more information about family child care or on becoming a
family child care provider, call (310) 363-1792, DSN 833-1792.