Child Care

Child and Youth Services at Dyess AFB operate under DOD Certification (Certificate of Operation). Also, the Child Development Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. School Age Care is accredited by the Council on Accreditation.The Child Development Center, School Age Care and Youth Programs offer a complete development program for children ages 6 weeks to 18 years of age.

The Dyess Family Child Care Program currently has a limited number of licensed home child care providers on-base. Each provider sets their own rates; therefore rates may vary for hourly care, weekly rates, and for infant care.

Dyess AFB has a Child Development Center (CDC) and a Youth Center with School Age Care (SAC) program. Priority care is offered for dual military families and single parent families. There is a waiting list for child care slots, so it is advisable to register as early as possible. A limited number of licensed Family Child Care (FCC) providers are located on and off base. All pre-school, kindergarten, and respite care facilities in the area are off base.

Programs Offered

CDC:

• Fulltime child care
• Weekly child care

Care starting kindergarten is offered through the Youth Center (before and/or after school, and spring, summer, and winter breaks).

Registration

Please register at www.militarychildcare.com

You should register for care under Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson Child Development Center to ensure you are put on the list for Dyess AFB specifically.
 

Up-to-date immunization records must accompany children on their initial visit to any child care program. Each child must have an AF Form 1181 Registration Form and a USDA Form 1531 on file to be enrolled in the Dyess CDC.

Eligibility

All families that work for Dyess AFB as contractors or DoD civilians, along with our active duty members are eligible for child care. Child care spaces are based on priority; priority will be assigned through the Military Child Care website.

Costs

Child care fees are based on total family income. The military member's LES and the spouse's pay voucher are necessary to assess the total family income used to determine the fee category of the family. Fees may change once yearly. The annualized weekly fee schedule is based on the allowed 50 hours of care weekly.

The Dyess Youth Center provides before and/or after school care for ages five (in kindergarten) to 12 years old. Holidays breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring) and Summer Camps (full day) are also offered. You may request care (even prior to your arrival) at www.militarychildcare.com.