Child Care

Child and Youth Programs provide Child Development and recreational services for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The Child Development Center provides full and part day care for children 6 weeks to 4 years of age. The School Age Center provides before and after school care for children 5 - 12 years of age.

Navy Child Youth Programs are licensed by Department Of Defense to operate Child Development Centers, School Age Care, and Youth Programs for Pre-teens and Teens.  Yearly Certification is posted at each facility.

All CDC and SAC programs are required to meet the standards and achieve accreditation status by a nationally recognized organization Child Development Centers are accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), SAC is accredited though National Afterschool Association (NAA).  Certificate is posted in a visible location in the facility.

Philosophy

Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) provide high quality educational and recreational programs for children and youth. Teams of caring, knowledgeable professionals plan developmentally appropriate programs that are responsive to the unique needs, abilities, and interests of children. Our staff fosters a sense of independence, trust and responsibility within each child through understanding and respectful interactions. Likewise, through positive relationships, our programs respect and support the ideals, cultures, and values of families in their task of nurturing children and youth. We are advocates for children, families, and the child and youth professionals within our programs and surrounding communities.

Eligibility

All active duty military personnel, Department of Defense (DOD) civilian employees, reservists on active duty or reservists in training, and DOD contractors working full-time on any military installation are eligible for care.

Centers on Installation

There are two child care facilities at Sasebo:

• Main Base Child Development Center - Located in Building 500, Telephone: 315-252-2985, Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Hairo Child Development Center - Located 20-30 minutes from main base in Building 5140, Telephone: 315-252-8842, Hours: Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Programs Offered

Following is a list of the CDC programs available:

• Full Day
• Part Day
• Hourly Care
• Special Needs Care

Costs

The rates are dependent upon sponsor's paygrade and income and vary from $235-$468 monthly.  The rate for hourly care is $3.00/hour. 

Availability

You may request to have your child(ren)'s names added to the waiting list prior to your arrival. Your sponsor should be able to assist you with the required Request for Care Form.

Priority Care

The following priorities for care shall be utilized when placing children in programs that have a waiting list:

• (1) Active duty single parents with custody and active duty dual military parents.
• (2) All other active duty with a full-time working spouse or spouse who is a full-time student.  Spouses who are unemployed may be included in this priority; however, they must show proof of employment within 90 days of placement in the CYP.  CYP employees may receive priority within this group.  
• (3) Reservists on active duty or reservists in training.
• (4) DOD civilian personnel.
• (5) DOD contractors working full-time.

Priorities must be published and available to all patrons. Priority care will be the same for CDC, SAC, and CDH within the installation/region.

Respite Care

CFAS does not have a short term or temporary facility to assist family members during unusual circumstances.

Enrollment Criteria

The CYP central enrollment registry consists of two distinct functions:  the CWL (Central Waiting List) and the central registry. The CYP central enrollment registry is a registry of all children enrolled or requesting   space in the installation or regional CYP. The purpose of the central enrollment registry is to:

• Ensure that all CYP vacancies are tracked centrally, monitored closely, and filled quickly in order to maximize utilization of child spaces.
• Maintain demographic data for all Navy CYP in the geographical area.
• Maintain a standardized waiting list system that provides fast, efficient and fair service to patrons.

The CDH program provides home based childcare services for eligible patrons by Navy certified independent private contractors in their government or non-government owned or leased residence. Care can be on a regular basis, full or part-time.

With in-home childcare, children receive their care in the private home of a certified provider living in government-owned or leased housing or in state-licensed homes in the community. Family child care provides accommodating child care arrangements, including night, weekend, and flexible hourly care for shift work. In-home childcare programs offer comparable care to a CDC. Providers must be certified by the DoD, and some seek additional accreditation from the NAFCC. Regulations limit the number of children that may be cared for at one time: no more than six children under age eight, and no more than two charges under two years old.

CDH are encouraged to obtain accreditation status with the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC). Although accreditation for CDH providers is not required, there is a proven benefit to military members utilizing accredited CDH providers. 

CDH fees are determined by the provider and the parent. Fees shall be agreed upon in writing prior to children being left for the first time. Parents shall receive a written copy of fees and charges in the parent/provider contract.

Visit the Children/Youth Program hompage for more information.

The Main Base and Hario each have a Youth Center that is open for before and after school care. Our cost is reasonable and the children get to particpate in many fun and exciting activities.