Child Care

The Bettye Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It is a government owned and operated facility managed through the Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) organization. The primary goal of the child development center is to provide educational learning experiences and a variety of opportunities that promote the child's physical, social and intellectual growth following the Creative Curriculum. 

For more information, call the Bettye Ackerman Child Development Center at 804-279-3018. The center accepts children from 6 weeks of age through preschool (5 years old). Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The center is closed on weekends and all Federal holidays.

Eligibility

The Department of Defense (DoD) provides military and DoD-affiliated families with access to quality, affordable childcare programs, because it directly affects the efficiency, mission readiness, morale, and retention of DoD personnel worldwide.

A child must be a dependent of an eligible sponsor in order to participate in any military childcare program. Eligible sponsors include:

• Active-Duty Military Members
• Reserve on Active Duty or Inactive Duty Training Status
• DoD Civilians
• DoD Contractors, Other Federal Employees, or Military Retirees (Space Available)

Priority

Per DoDI 6060.02, military childcare programs must serve the highest priority DoD families first. The basic priority framework is:

• 1A – Child Development Program Staff
• 1B – Single/Dual Military Members and Military Members with a Full-Time Working Spouse
• 1C – Military Members with a Part-Time Working Spouse or those with a Spouse Seeking Employment
• 1D – Military Members with a Spouse Enrolled Full-Time in a Post-Secondary Institution
• 2 – Single/Dual DoD Civilians or with a Full-Time Working Spouse
• 3 – Space Available

Off Site Care

Care for school-age children is arranged in contracted outsource centers. It is highly recommended that parents schedule an appointment to tour the center prior to making any decisions regarding childcare. If the facility is acceptable, contact the DSCR Child and Youth Services Program coordinator's office at 804-279-3018 to schedule an appointment to register in the government-subsidized program. All forms and program requirements must be submitted for a child to be accepted in off-site school-age childcare programs. Fees are set based upon the Total Family Income and must be under $70,000 per year. To verify income, a Leave and Earnings Statement and/or the previous year’s W-2 forms must be submitted.

Please contact the Bettye Ackerman-cobb center to learn more about the contracted outsourced school-age childcare programs that have been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children or the National Afterschool Association and have a contract with DSCR.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

The Bettye Ackerman Child Development Center offers a plethora of opportunities for parent involvement. These programs include but are not limited to Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings, monthly activities and quarterly education workshops called Parent Lunch and Learns. 

PAC Information:

The Bettye Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center (CDC) offers a plethora of opportunities for parent involvement. These programs include but are not limited to Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings and quarterly activities.

PAC Meetings:

• The PAC Meetings are held virtually on the third Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
• The CDC emails parents/guardians with the dial in information for the meetings. Please contact the CDC at 804-279-3018 if you have not received the meeting information. 

 PAC Membership:

• Open to all parents/guardians of children attending the Bettye Ackerman-Cobb CDC. The Executive Board governs the PAC and consists of parents serving in positions such as: President, Secretary, Room Representatives, and Committee Chair(s).

Purpose of the PAC:

• Facilitate communication and foster a positive relationship between the parents/guardians, the teaching staff, and the CDC Director
• Learn about the CDC's policies, procedures, programs, and activities
• Highlight the recent accomplishments of the CDC
• Discuss philosophies and practices related to early childhood education and how they are implemented at the CDC
• Promote and support a safe and positive educational environment for the physical, mental, and intellectual well-being of the children
• Make recommendations for change to the CDC Director regarding the following areas: goals, policies, use of facilities, and/or use of resources