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Childcare

On Nov. 22, 2024, CYS childcare centers will open at 9 a.m. due to inclement weather.

Child Development Center Contact Information

Kelley CDC TWO (Full Day Childcare Only)

Monday-Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays

DSN: 596-2056 - CIV: 0964170-596-2056
Kelley Barracks Building 3368

 

Kelley CDC One (Hourly Care & Part-time Care)

Temporarily Closed

DSN: 421-2541 - CIV: 0711-729-2541
Kelley Barracks Building 3352

 

Panzer CDC (Full Day Childcare Only)

Monday-Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays

DSN: 593-2619 - CIV: 0964170-593-2619

DSN: 431-2619 - CIV: 07031-15-2619
Panzer Kaserne (Panzer Housing) Building 3169

 

Patch CDC (Full Day Childcare Only)

Monday-Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays

DSN: 596-5123 - CIV: 0964170-596-5123
Patch Barracks Building 2347

Family Child Care Contact Information

Family Child Care

The Family Child Care (FCC) program is an integral part of the Child and Youth Services (CYS) child care system available on Army garrisons. FCC provides quality home based care for children 4 weeks to 12 years old and is offered in government owned and government leased housing located on post.

FCC has unique qualities that make it a preferred choice for many Families. It offers flexible hours: full-day, part-day, extended /overnight, weekend and hourly care in a comfortable home setting. FCC also offers a 15% cost savings compared to Child Development Centers and School Age Care fees.

FCC Providers are vetted and only the best qualified candidates are recommended for certification. Providers must complete background checks and regular home inspections as a part of certification. They also receive paid ongoing training for professional development.

Army policy requires that anyone providing care on a regular basis for more than 10 hours per week must be certified through Child and Youth Services as an FCC provider. 

Providing unauthorized child care in government owned/leased housing puts you at risk of losing your housing privileges.  Unauthorized child care by an uncertified person puts your child at risk.

For more information on how to register your children in the FCC Program visit MCC.COM.


If interested in becoming an FCC provider, please contact Parent Central Services. 

Monday-Friday
Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays
Patch Barracks Building 2347
DSN: 596-4100/4047; CIV: 0964170-596-4100/4047

School Age Centers Contact Information

Kelley SAC

Monday - Friday 2:30 - 6 p.m. 

Early Release Days 1:30 - 6 p.m. 

Non-Holiday School Day Out 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays

Kelley Barracks Building 3369
DSN: 596-2975/CIV: 0964170-596-2975

 

Panzer SAC

Monday-Friday 2:30 - 6 p.m.
Early Release Days 1:30 - 6 p.m. 
Non-Holiday School Day Out 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Part-Day Strong Beginnings 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays

Panzer Kaserne Building 3163
DSN: 593-2624/CIV: 0964170-593-2624

 

Panzer SAC Pre-School/Pre-K ONLY

Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays and DODEA School-Out Days

Panzer Kaserne Building 3163
DSN: 593-2624/CIV: 0964170-593-2624

 

Patch SAC

Monday-Friday 2:30 - 6 p.m.
Early Release Days 1:30 - 6 p.m. 
Non-Holiday School Day Out 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Part-Day Strong Beginnings 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays

Patch Barracks Building 2312
DSN: 596-4494/CIV: 0964170-596-4494

 

Patch SAC Pre-K ONLY

Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays and DODEA School-Out Days

Patch Barracks Building 2337
DSN: 596-4494/CIV: 0964170-596-4494

 

Robinson SAC

Monday-Friday 2:30 - 6 p.m.
Early Release Days 1:30 - 6 p.m. 
Non-Holiday School Day Out 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Part-Day Strong Beginnings 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays

Robinson Barracks Building 151
DSN: 420-7017/CIV: 0711-819-7017

 

Robinson Barracks Pre-School/Pre-K ONLY

Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Closed on U.S./Federal Holidays and DODEA School-Out Days

DSN: 420-7017 - CIV: 0711-819-7017
Robinson Barracks Building 151

Child Development Center (CDC): 6 weeks - 5 years (Kindergarten)

Full Day/Part Day/Hourly Care

Ages 6 weeks-Kindergarten*

 CDCs are on-post child care centers that offer full-day, part-day and hourly care for children in nationally accredited environments.

Program Description
Full Day 5 to 12 hours per day. Services are offered to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old
Part Day Preschool 3 hour/day program with choice of 5 days, 3 days, or 2 days per week 
Before and After Kindergarten* Before and after school care provided for children attending Kindergarten. Full day care provided on school "out" days and during the summer following the Kindergarten school year
Hourly  Care Centers offer reserved and drop-off care on an hourly basis
Pre-Kindergarten/Strong Beginnings

Strong Beginnings is a 3 hour/day program 5 days per week that provides school readiness skills for children turning 4 years by August 1.

* In some communities, Kindergarten children may be located in the School Age Center

School Age Centers (SAC): Grades K-5/8*

Army School Age Centers provide care during:

  • Before school and after school
  • School closures
  • Seasonal and holiday school breaks
  • Summer Camp
  • Hourly Care

Children have access to computer labs and can receive help on daily homework assignments. Programs are nationally accredited and utilize standard curricula through formal partnerships with nationally-recognized organizations such as 4-H and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).

* Depending on school configuration

Babysitter Referral Services

Looking for a Teen Babysitter? Looking to be a Teen Babysitter? CYS offers training following the 4-H babysitter curriculum in becoming a certified Teen Babysitter. Teen military family members in grades 7 and up who wish to to expand and market themselves for babysitting jobs can be placed on the babysitter's referral list with parent permission.

Military parents needing babysitters must complete a request form located at Parent Central Services. Once parents complete the required form, they will receive a list of babysitter information based on specified requirements (location, availability, etc). After receiving a list of babysitters, parents can make arrangements directly with the babysitter. All arrangements and fees for care are between the parent and babysitter.

CYS offers Babysitting Referral Services for registered families. Babysitters on the referral list are 13 years or older, have certification in First Aid and CPR, and are trained in: 

  • Developmentally appropriate play
  • Recognition of child abuse/neglect
  • Emergency procedures and interviewing

Stop by Parent Central Services or go back to the Register section to find out more information.

Alternative Child Care

CYS provides additional child care beyond the regular facility opening hours.

  • Kids On Site! (KOS) - On-site child care in a room adjacent to the parents attending unit meetings or events  

Kids On Site (KoS) KoS provides child care on site for your unit/organizational event at the location your event is being held. CYS will provide quality child care providers to watch children ages 6 weeks through 12 years on site. Your unit pays for this service through Parent Central Services. KoS is not available at all locations on post. For information, a quote or to schedule an event, contact Parent & Outreach Services.

  • Volunteer Child Care in a Unit Setting (VCCUS) - CYS can help units to train volunteers to provide child care for unit functions

Volunteer Child Care in Unit Settings (VCCUS) VCCUS is a volunteer-based childcare program that allows for on-site care during meetings and events organized by military units, Army Community Service (ACS) groups or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Through VCCUS, Parent & Outreach Services will provide training to volunteers from the military unit or organization. The program is designed to allow the exchange of free and temporary childcare services during unit sessions when the demand is high or when child development center services are not available. Parents and guardians of children in VCCUS must be attending the same function and must remain at the site while their child is under volunteer care.

Units interested in the VCCUS program should contact Parent & Outreach Services for more information.

Parents' Night Out*

CYS offers parents a Friday or Saturday night out on the town for children ages 6 weeks through 5th grade. We provide a snack and developmentally appropriate activities for your child.  

Contact Parent & Outreach Services for more information. 

* Available at select communities

Parents' Day Out*

CYS Services offers parents a day out on Friday or Saturday for children ages 6 weeks through 5th grade. We provide meals and snacks and developmentally appropriate activities for your child.   

Contact Parent & Outreach Services for more information. 

* Available at select communities

Waiting List

If you are interested in full-day or part-day child care, please visit http://www.militarychildcare.com to be placed on the waiting list for care.

Military Child Care dot com is your portal for child care at installations around the world. Children can only be placed in child care after submitting a request for care through Military Child Care com.

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