Child Care

Child, Youth, and School Services (CYS) Programs

Fort Bliss offers a range of programs and services for children and youth, including:

Child Development Centers (CDCs): 5 centers for children aged 6 weeks to Preschool/Kindergarten

School Age Centers (SACs): 2 centers for children in 1st-5th grade

Youth Centers: 2 centers for 6th-12th grade students.

Family Child Care: Homes providing care for children 4 weeks to 12 years old.

Youth Sports & Fitness: Programs for children as young as 3 years old.

SKIES Unlimited: Instructional classes for youth, including piano, Driver's Ed., Teen Babysitting Class, Martial Arts, and more

School Liaison: Assistance with information and mediation for schools

Parent's Night Out

Location: Milam CDC (Bldg. 11896) and Milam SAC (Bldg. 11898)
Phone: 915-744-7879 and 915-744-2274
Dates: Once a quarter, announced in advance and posted on CYS facilities and CYS/MWR Facebook pages
Time: 3-10 p.m.
Cost: $8.00 per hour per child, Reservations: Call to reserve a spot

Special Openings

Limited special openings available
Saturday care available for special openings
Service available to cover unit events scheduled on Saturdays

Child Development Centers (CDCs)

Weekly and Half-Day Care: 4 CDCs offer care for 6-week-old to Preschool-age children (Milam, East Bliss, Replica, and Logan)
Before/After School Care: 3 CDCs offer care for Kindergarten children (Replica, Milam, and Logan)
Escort Services: 2 CDCs offer escort to and from Preschool (Logan CDC and Milam CDC)
Hourly Care: 1 CDC offers hourly care for 6-week-old to Preschool-age children (Main CDC, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.)

School Age Centers (SACs)

Before/After School Care: 2 SACs offer care for children in 1st-5th grade (Milam and Bliss SAC)
Out-of-School Days and Camps: SACs offer programming for children in 1st-5th grade

Youth Centers

After School, Special Events, and Camps: 2 Youth Centers offer programs for 6th-12th grade students (Milam and Replica)

Family Child Care

Care for Children 4 weeks to 12 years old: Homes providing care in a home setting (full-day, hourly, weekend, overnight, extended)

For locations and hours visit the link below:

https://bliss.armymwr.com/categories/child-and-youth-services

FCC Office: 915-568-4198 or 915 568-8840, Bldg. 3503 A Story Rd.

Family Child Care (FCC) is a in-home childcare option provided by an adult family member residing in government housing. To ensure a safe and healthy environment for children, FCC providers are subject to the same rigorous standards as childcare centers, including:

* Background checks for the provider and household members aged 12 and older
* Completion of required training and inspections
* Certification through the Child, Youth, and School Services (CYS) Program

The FCC Management/Trainer plays a crucial role in overseeing the program, ensuring that all providers comply with Army Regulation 608-10 and Fort Bliss Standard Operating Procedures.

The primary focus of FCC is to provide a nurturing environment that supports the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children. To achieve this, FCC providers participate in initial certification and ongoing in-service training, covering all aspects of child development.

With additional training and demonstration of competency, FCC providers may be eligible to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or National Association for Family Child Care Accreditation (NAFCC).

 Interested in starting an FCC childcare business in your home?  Call the FCC office to apply.

Centers on Installation

**Eligibility for Fort Bliss Child, Youth, and School Services (CYS)**

The following individuals are eligible to use Fort Bliss CYS:

* Dependent children/youth of active duty personnel
* Dependent children/youth of Department of the Army (DA) civilians
* Dependent children/youth of Department of Defense (DOD) civilians and contractors
* Military members/DA civilians with a working/enrolled in school spouse
* Other eligible categories when space is available
* Army Community Services (ACS) and American Red Cross (ARC) volunteers
* Members of the military reserve components during active status

**Priority for Care**

Priority for care is given to single and dual military families and Child and Youth employees.

**Fees**

The Military Child Care Act requires DOD to prescribe uniform fee regulations for military child development centers. Fees are based on total family income and apply to all children who attend on a regular basis. The fee ranges are updated annually.

**Registration Requirements**

To use any CYS program, children must be registered with CYS. Registration can be completed at:

Parent Central
Bldg. 1743 Victory Road
Phone: 915-568-4646 or 915-4374

Registration can be done by walk-in or appointment, and forms can be emailed in advance. The registration process takes approximately 30-45 minutes per child and requires:

* A valid military ID card
* The child's immunization record
* A current pay statement for all working family members

Registration is good for one year and can be exported to new Army installations or imported from previous Army installations. Health Assessments are required within 30 days of registration and are valid for three years unless the child has special needs or participates in youth sports.

**Reporting Changes**

It is the responsibility of parents to report any changes to their registration file as they occur, including:

* Emergency contact information
* Changes of address or phone numbers
* Spouse employment or school enrollment status

**CYS Program Locations**

* Main CDC: Bldg. 1730 Haan Rd. (915-568-5689)
* Replica CDC: Bldg. 5036 Sheridan Rd. (915-569-7196)
* Logan CDC: Bldg. 3500 Story Rd. (915-568-3989)
* Milam CDC: Bldg. 11896 Haan Rd.
* Bliss SAC: Bldg. 2012 Sheridan Rd.
* Milam SAC: 11898 Haan Rd. (915-744-2274)
* Milam YC: Bldg. 10960 Haan Rd. (915-744-2449)
* Replica YC: (915-568-5437)
* Youth Sports and Fitness: Bldg. 195 Chaffee (915-568-2617/1568)
* Family Child Care (FCC): Bldg. 3503 A Story Rd. (915-568-4198)
* SKIESUnlimited: #1 Bldg. 3508 Ellerthorpe (915-568-8336), #2 Bldg. 131 Doniphan Rd. (915-568-5544)
* School Liaison (SLO): Bldg. 505 Pershing Rd. Rm A107 (915-569-5064)

Fort Bliss CYS centers (CDC and SAC) are nationally accredited CDCs by National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC); SAC by the National After School Association (NAA). This accreditation assures parents of a commitment to responsive, trained / competent staff, a safe and healthy environment, and consistent program improvement and quality. SAC, Youth Sports, and YC all use the Boy’s and Girl’s Club curriculum and 4-H Club activities.

SAC provides escort to and from selected schools. Children arriving after buses have departed become the parent's responsibility to transport to school.

Youth Centers provide different types of activities for middle school and High School youth. (6^th-12^th). Program is free of charge for afterschool or weekends. A cost applies only to Camps or special events.

Each facility provides snacks and have: computer lab, homework lab, game room, music room, lounge with big screen TV, a video library, teen patio and playground, arts and crafts activities, Homework, Tutoring, Mentoring, full use gym for a variety of activities. The Fort Bliss Youth Services Programs are designed to provide opportunities for education, exercise, and enjoyment in a safe and healthy environment. Youth Services provides escort to and from selected schools. Ask for calendar of scheduled events for Fri and Sat.