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Learn about CYS Childcare Options

Quality, reliable, affordable childcare - that fits YOUR lifestyle in Alaska!*

 

Child Development Centers offered on post:

• Locations convenient to your work and home

• Trained, qualified caregivers

• Nationally accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children

Family Child Care (FCC) homes in on-post residences:

• Thoroughly vetted, inspected, certified, and trained providers

• Flexible hours for full-day, part-day, extended/overnight, weekend, and hourly care

• Safe, comfortable home setting

• 15% cost savings compared to Army Child Development Centers and School Age Care

• Additional staff to offer mentoring and support for Providers to ensure quality programming

Army Childcare Fee Assistance (AFA) offered for eligible off-post providers:

• Assistance to offset higher costs of off-post care, so eligible Families pay fees comparable to installations

• Help for Families who cannot access on-post CYS programs

• Quality care commensurate to on-post offerings

• Enhanced referral service customized to meet your child care needs

Let us help you find the right child care option for your Family - available ON and OFF post – through Army CYS.

Find more information at www.MilitaryChildCare.com or contact your local Parent Central Services today!

*Based on eligibility. Conditions apply.

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