The military has many wonderful programs designed to assist
families with children, beginning with a program dealing with new parent issues.
One program, the New Parent Support Program that supports expectant families and
parents of children birth to 6 years of age by enhancing the knowledge and
skills the parents need to form healthy relationships and to provide safe,
nurturing environments for their children. Participation is voluntary and
available to families who live both on and off the installation.
Child
& Youth Services Division (CYSD) maintains a variety of programs that meet
the developmental and recreational needs of MCAS Yuma children and
youth. Child care services are provided at the Child Development
Center (CDC) (full day, part day preschool, before & after school) for
children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten, School Age Services (SAS) full day
summer fun and before and after school) for children 1st grade through age
11. Family Child Care providers offer childcare in their on base
homes in a family style environment for children 4 weeks to 11
years. Middle School and Teen Program (MS&T) provides a variety
of recreational activities for youth in 6th - 12th grades. The Youth
Sports (YS) offers a variety of year around sports/fitness activities and camps
for ages 4-18 years. Central registration is required for all CYSD
Services.
The MCAS Yuma Child Development Center (CDC) is accredited by
the National Association for the Education of Young children (NAEYC) and
certified annual by the Department of Defense. CDC staff receives
annual training with staff receiving their child Development Associate (CDA)
Credential. The CDC offers the following programs for patrons of the
MCAS Yuma community.
The Full Day Program offers care for children ages 6
weeks through kindergarten years and is designed to assist parents needing 6 or
more hours of daily childcare. Regular hours for the CDC are from
5:15 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Early opening hours of 5:15
a.m. are for sole and dual military CDC patrons for physical training
(PT). The CDC will open for special functions held during evening
hours. For planning purposes, at least three weeks advance notice is
required.
The hourly care room is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance and the
hourly care room cannot be used more than 3 days per week.
Part Day
Preschool is available for 3-5 year olds from September to
May. Children can attend 2, 3, and 5 days per
week.
Eligibility:
Children enrolled in the CDC must be a family
member of active duty military personnel or DoD civilian and registered through
the CYDS registration office. All children requiring care on MCAS Yuma must be
registered with the Child Development Center, Bldg. 1085. For
registration information call (commercial) 928-269-2350 or (DSN)
269-2350.
Fees:
Full day and part day fees are based on total family
income. Parents must provide pay statements for both working
parents. Military parents must include their BAS, BAH (BAH equivalent
if living on post). There is 10% second child discount for children
enrolled in full day programs for the same family.
A waiting
listed is maintained for most childcare programs and it is strongly advised for
parents to place their child's name on the list as soon as
possible. Parents who are PCSing to MCAS Yuma or expectant mothers
are strongly encouraged to place their child's name on the "future needs"
waiting list upon receipt of their orders to MCAS Yuma or confirmation of
pregnancy. It is strongly advised to put your child's name on the
waiting list as soon as possible.
School Age Services (SAS) is a section
of Child/Youth Services Division under the Directorate of Moral, Welfare and
Recreation. The SAS program is currently accredited by the National
School Age Care Alliance (NSACA). The SAS program is also certified
annually by the Department of Defense. Staff is constantly being
trained to provide quality service for your child by working towards a School
Age Credential thru NSACA.
Programs Available:
Before and After
School, Teacher Workdays, Inclement Weather & School Holidays and Full Day
Summer, Hourly.