The Child Development Center at Rock Island Arsenal is certified
by the Department of Defense (DOD) and accredited by the National Academy for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The programs offered include
full-day, part-day and hourly for children ages 6 weeks-5 years of
age. Active Duty Military, DOD Civilians and DOD Contractors are
eligible to use the services. The hours of operation for the programs are
Monday-Friday 0615-1715 and closed all Federal Holidays. Fees for
programs are based on DOD Guidance and are on a sliding fee scale based on total
family income. Head Start Programs for preschool age children are
offered in the local community in both Iowa and Illinois.
Family Child
Care Homes are located on the Rock Island Arsenal as well as in Iowa and
Illinois. The programs are certified by the Department of
Defense. Programs offered include full-day, part-day, hourly and
before and after school care for children ages 4 weeks-12
years. Active Duty Military, DOD Civilians and DOD Contractors are
eligible to use the services. Family Child Care Providers are
independent contractors and not employees of the
government. Providers determine their operating hours based on the
child care need. Fees for programs are based on DOD Guidance and are
on a sliding fee scale based on total family income. Parents pay the
same rate in the Family Child Care Home as they would in center based programs.