Child Development Center
Bldg 1000,
(321) 494-7028
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday from
6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Our Philosophy
The practices of Air Force Child Development Programs are based on current knowledge of child development and early childhood education. WE are responsible for supporting the development of the whole child, meaning all areas of development are considered inter-related and equally important. Our program acknowledges that children learn through active, hands-on involvement with the environment, peers, and caring adults. We respect each child’s unique interests, experiences, abilities and needs, thus allowing us to be responsive to and appropriate for each child. Children are valued as individuals, as well as part of the group. Likewise, our program respects and supports the ideals, cultures, and values of families in their task of nurturing children. We advocate for children families, and the early childhood professionals within our programs.
Family members, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, of active duty military and DoD/NAF civilians, reservist on active duty, and DoD contractors are eligible to use the CDC. The present center has an enrollment capacity of 176. To enroll parents must:
Parents of children who cannot be accommodated in the CDC at the time care is required must complete DD Form 2606, DoD Child Development Program Request for Care Record. The CDC staff can provide you with the Priority Placement Policy. Fees and charges are based on total family income and are adjusted annually in accordance with the Military Child Care Act of 1989/1996. The CDC participates in the USDA Food Program and children are served a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day. Hourly child care is available on a space available basis. Parents may call 494-7028 up to two weeks in advance to book a slot for hourly care if available.
National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies: Operation Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood is designed to assist military families with subsidized child care who are unable to utilize the on base child development center. Log onto www. NACCRRA.org/military for more information or call toll free 1-800-424-2246.
We are currently accepting VPK registration forms.
Hourly care is available for $3 per hour.
Children must be registered and reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance.
We have immediate openings for children ages 1 - 5 years.
Voluntary Pre-kindergarten Classes (VPK) at CDC
The VPK Program is designed to provide a strong, early learning foundation to all
4-year-olds. The program ensures that youth entering kindergarten will be fully prepared to succeed. Classes are scheduled to run Mon-Fri from 9am to noon. Parents must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition Office before enrolling their child in a VPK class.
