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CDCs offer several types of care to meet your family’s schedule and mission needs.

 

Full-Day

  • Up to 12 hours per day for children ages 6 weeks - 5 years.
  • Includes breakfast, lunch, and snack.


Part-Day Preschool

  • A 3-hour program, offered 2-5 days per week, that focuses on social, emotional, and school-readiness skills.

Strong Beginnings (Pre-K) 

  • Not available at all installations - check with local CYS to confirm program availability. 
  • A 3-hour daily program for children who turn 4 years old by August 1. 
  • Teaches early literacy, problem-solving, and classroom routines to prepare for kindergarten. 

Before & After Kindergarten Care

  • Available at many garrisons.
  • Children enrolled in kindergarten receive care before and after the school day, as well as full-day care on teacher workdays, holidays, or school breaks.
Service Member picking up child from CDC

Hourly Care

  • Reserved or drop-in care for short-term needs such as appointments, meetings, or mission training.
  • Hourly care is offered by reservation when space allows.

Extended and Mission-Related Care

  • Some CDCs open early or stay open late to support Military Balls, FRG events, training schedules, or emergency duties.

 

Check with your local CDC for hours and eligibility.

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