CHILD CARE:
The Tyndall Child Development Center strives
to provide the highest quality care. It has achieved the National
Academy of Education for Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation, DoD
Certification, and the Floridian Golden Seal of Excellence in Child Care
Certificate.
New arrivals receive priority for hourly day care their
first two weeks on station. Home day care providers are
available.
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR CHILD'S CURRENT SHOT RECORDS
WITH YOU! DO NOT PACK THEM IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD GOODS!
Children
with physical or mental impairments, requiring special diets, special procedures
or other special attention, will be considered on a case-by-case basis with
written instructions from the base pediatric clinic regarding the condition,
special treatment and child's ability to function in a group setting.
The
center offers a variety of programs to include weekly care, hourly care, an
enrichment program, a school age program, and a summer day camp.
| PROGRAM OFFERED |
YES/NO |
# SPACES |
| Full Day |
Y |
189 |
| Part Day-Preschool |
Y |
24 |
| Part Day-School Age |
Y |
96 |
| Hourly Care |
Y |
5 |
| Special Needs Care |
Y |
5 |
| CARE TYPE |
YES/NO |
WAITING LIST |
| Infant |
Y |
Y |
| Toddler |
Y |
Y |
| Pre-School |
Y |
Y |
| School-Age |
Y |
Y |
Fees: There
is a $2.00 per child hourly rate which includes appropriate meals and
snacks. The monthly rates are established by DoD and are set on a
sliding scale. The monthly rate covers up to 50 hours of care,
Mon-Fri, 0600-1730.
Registration: Each child must be
registered on AF Form 1181, Child Care Permanent Record. If you will
be PCSing to Tyndall and are in need of child care have your sponsor assist you
in getting this completed form to the Tyndall CDC. If there is a
waiting list, your name will be added to it.
Family Child Care (FCC) :
FCC is the regular care of a child in the home of another family. Care is
provided on a regular basis, usually 3-10 hours per day. Occasional
baby-sitting is not considered FCC. In a FCC home there are no more
than six children present. Persons who operate a FCC home must meet certain base
requirements before offering care to children. Operating a FCC home
in government quarters is a privilege granted by the Base Commander to persons
who have satisfactorily completed training requirements, home inspections, and
agency screenings. FDC is designed to ensure the health and safety of
children being cared for are protected and the operation of such homes does not
detract from the quality of life of Air Force families.
For a current
list of FCC providers contact the Child Development Center at (850)
283-4747. See contact/links for additional
information.
Complete AF Form 3501 (Waiting List Form) available from
your current Child Development Center to be placed on the waiting list prior to
your arrival. The CDC maintains a list of certified Family Day Care
Providers.
CHILD CARE FOR PCS: This FREE child care program funded by Air
Force Aid Society offers up to 20 hours of free child care in on base licensed
child care provider homes. Families can take advantage of this program up to 60
days inbound and also 60 days prior to outprocessing. Please contact the Family
Support Center at 283-4204 for a free voucher and a list of child care
providers.