Wright-Patterson's Child Development Program offers the highest quality child care services available for children six weeks through twelve years. The program is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and certified by the Department of Defense and the Department of the Air Force. The goal is to offer children of active duty military and Department of Defense civilians a safe, healthy, and loving environment while away from parents and home. The program offers various services in six facilities including full-day care, hourly care, after hours care, part-day preschool, and before-and-after school (BAS) care.
Telephone numbers for the facilities:
New Horizons CDC 904-1433; Wright Care CDC (temporarily closed); Wright Field North 255-6254; Wright Field South 255-6463; Family Child Care 904-8055; Kittyhawk School Age/Hourly Care 257-1086; Community/Teen Centers 255-5053 and 257-6231.
Family Home Day Care: The Family Child Care Program offers child care in a licensed family setting by providers living in base housing. These self-employed providers operate their home independently in compliance with strict Air Force policies, including frequent inspections and close monitoring by the Family Child Care staff. Extensive background screening and orientation training must be completed prior to licensing. Annual training required to maintain licensing far surpasses state requirements. Various types of care are offered including full-day, hourly, part-day, nights and weekends. Children ages two weeks to twelve years of active duty military and Department of Defense civilians are eligible for care. To enroll in the Family Day Care Program please call (937) 904-8055.
By filling out a DD Form 2606, you can place your child's name on the child care waiting list in advance of your departure. To do so check with the Child Care Center at your present location. Contact the Resource & Referral Coordinator (937-257-2644, DSN 787-2644) at Wright-Patterson for answers to your questions.