Child Care

Three centers on post provide programs for children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Programs include full-day and hourly programs and before-and after-Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten services.

• Aberdeen Area CDC - Located in Bldg. 2485 Carbine Road, Aberdeen, MD., Phone: 410-278-5748
• Bayside CDC - Located in Bldg. 2521, Bayside Drive, Aberdeen MD., Phone: 410-278-4683
• Edgewood Area CDC - Located in Bldg. E-1901 Scully Road, Edgewood, MD., Phone: 410-463-2692

Whether you and your family are stationed at Aberdeen or Edgewood, the Child and Youth Program offers military children and the children of contractors or DOD civilian sponsors, a comprehensive set of programs to assist you with your child care needs.

The Child Development Centers of APG are places of learning and nurturing for all of our children from 6 weeks to Kindergarten. They provide year-around (closed only for Federal holidays and approved Administrative holidays/training) full-day and hourly programs and before- and after-Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten services to meet the needs of soldiers and their families.

These facilities generally offer child care for children ages six weeks to 5 yrs. old. Care is typically available weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. CDCs vary in size; the average CDC cares for about 150 children. All programs must be certified by the DoD and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Eligibility

Eligibility as established by DOD Instruction 6060.2 remains as follows: active duty Military personnel; DOD Civilian personnel; reservists on active duty or during inactive duty personnel training; Military retirees; and DOD contractors.

Enrollment Criteria/Registration

Parents must provide a birth certificate, school, grade, social security number for all family members, and proof of employment. Registration is valid for one year and parents must register their children in person. Registration is required to determine eligibility, activity roster limitations and for emergency notifications.

Fees

Fees are based on total family income as directed by the Department of Defense Patron Fee Policy.

Priority Care

In order for Aberdeen Proving Ground to provide reasonable access to CYS childcare programs to eligible patrons, the priorities for care are as follows:

• PRIORITY I: Active duty sole and dual Military; sole DOD Civilians; Military with a full-time working spouse or full time student spouse assigned/attached to this installation.
• PRIORITY II: DOD Civilians assigned/attached to this installation with a full-time working spouse.
• PRIORITY III: Contractors assigned/attached to this installation; Military retirees; Military or DOD Civilians not assigned to this installation; and all others.

Centers on Installation -- There are three Child Development Centers at Aberdeen:

• Aberdeen Area CDC -Located in Bldg 2485 Carbine Road. Aberdeen, MD 21005. Phone: 410-278-5748
• Bayside CDC - Bldg. 2521 Bayside Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21005. Phone 410-278-4683
• Edgewood Area CDC - Located in Bldg E-1901 Scully Road Edgewood, MD 21010. Phone 410-463-2692

Waiting List

To apply for child care, fill out the wait list form available online or in building 2503 Advanced Tactic Road, Aberdeen or fax forms to 410-278-4658, Attn: Central Registration office, building 2503.

Programs Offered

Following is a description of programs available at the Aberdeen CDCs:

• Full Day Care - The CDCs are open for full day care Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children 6 weeks to 5 years. Costs are based on total family income as directed by the Department of Defense Patron Fee Policy. Activities are based on observations.
• Hourly Care - The Hourly Care program is designed to meet the needs of parents who need child care on an intermittent basis. To make an hourly reservation, call the CDC directly. Reservations will be taken no more than one week in advance. Child care is limited to a maximum of 8 hours per week per child. The fee is $4.00 per hour.
• Pre-school care - The CDCs provide before and after school care for children attending full-day or part-day pre-school at Roye Williams Elementary in the Aberdeen area and Edgewood Elementary in the Edgewood Area. Children are transported from the CDCs to school on Harford County school buses. Children who are enrolled in other schools must be transported to their schools by their parents. Meals are offered to children in the center before the bus comes in the morning, and upon the return of the children at noon for the pre-school children.

DoD School-Age Care (YS SAS/MS/Teen) programs are offered for children, Kindergarten to 18 years of age before and/or after school, and summer vacations. Accreditation of DoD YS programs is a requirement. Accreditation sets the professional standards for after school programs and helps families identify high-quality programs.