The philosophy behind our curriculum is that young children learn
best by doing. Learning isn't just repeating what someone else says,
it requires active thinking and experimenting to find out how things work and to
learn firsthand about the world we live in.
Play provides the foundation
for academic or "school" learning. It is the preparation children
need before they learn highly abstract symbols such as letters (which are
symbols for sound) and numerals (which are symbols for numerical
concepts). Play enables us to achieve the key goals of our early
childhood curriculum.
Eligibility to use Child Development
Centers:
All dependents, ages 6 weeks through kindergarten, of active
duty/DOD civilian employees, may use the Child Development Program in accordance
with Air Force priorities.
Child Care Center
Registration:
Registration fee is $10.00. The child may be put on
a waiting list for full time care. When a full time slot is
available, this $10.00 will be applied to the $35.00 weekly
cost. Other paper work you will need:
Military ID Child's
birth certificate AF Form 1181 for each child Childs shot
record AF Form 357 if you are a single parent or dual military
couple. Written notification of special care required and/or
allergies.
Boys and Girls Club:
The Boys and
Girls Club re-opened in June 1996 with a newly renovated 24,000 square foot
facility. Dance room, computer room, game room, full size basketball
court and new ball fields are just a few of the many services the Nellis Boys
and Girls Club has to offer. They also have before and after school
programs during school and all day care for school age children during school
breaks. Youth whose parents have an assignment to Nellis can write to
the Nellis Youth Council for specific information about Nellis and southern
Nevada.
For more information see Contacts Listing