Fort Bliss  Child and Youth Services

5 Child Development Centers for 6 weeks to Preschool/Kindergarten, 2 School Age Centers for 1^st – 5^th grade, 2 Youth Centers for 6^th – 12^th grade, Family Child (FCC) for 4 weeks to 12 years, Youth Sports & Fitness, SKIESunlimited (piano, Driver’s Ed., Teen Babysitting Class, Martial Arts, etc.), School Liaison (assist with information and mediator for schools).

Parent’s Night Out– at Milam CDC Bldg. 11896/ 915-744-7879 and Milam SAC Bldg. 11898/ 915-744-2274. on first Saturday of the month. If first Saturday is a holiday weekend, we will offer it on the Saturday attached to mid-month payday.  This will give you the opportunity to leave your child in a safe environment while you enjoy the night out.  Please call to make reservations. 1300 -2200 hrs. cost: $8.00 per hour per child.

SPECIAL OPENINGS: No special openings M-F at this time.  CAN PROVIDE CARE ON SATURDAYS FOR SPECIAL OPENINGS Will provide service to cover unit events if scheduled on Saturdays.

Five Child Development Centers (CDCs) offer weekly and half day care for 6 week old to Preschool age children (Milam, East Bliss, Main, Replica and Logan).  Four CDCs offer before/after school care for Kindergarten children (Replica, Milam, Logan, and Main).  Two CDCs offer escort to and from Preschool (Logan CDC and Milam CDC). Two School Age Centers (SAC) (Milam and Bliss SAC) offer programming for Before and/or After school, out of school days, and camps for Children in first through fifth grade.  For Sixth thru twelfth-grade students Milam and Replica Youth Centers (YAC) provide after school, special events, and camps. Family Child Care (FCC) homes provide care for children 4 wks. to 12 years of age in a home setting (full-day, hourly, weekend, overnight, extended).  To register contact Parent Central Bldg. 1743 Victory Road, Phone 915-568-4374 or 915-568-5501. Family Care Centers (FCC) FCC approved homes, 915-568-4198 or 915 568-8840.

FCC Office: 915-568-4198 or 915 568-8840, Bldg. 3503 A Story Rd.Family Child Care (FCC) is in-home care provided by an adult family member residing in government housing. FCC providers are required the same background checks, training, inspections as the centers.  Along with the provider, Soldier (spouse) and children 12 years and older must have background checks / school checks completed.  FCC is Certified through the CYS Program.  FCC Management/Trainer is responsible for ensuring that all FCC providers meet all requirements outlined in Army Regulation 608-10 and Fort Bliss Standard Operating Procedures.  FCC priority is to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children participating in the program.  FCC PRIORITY:  Offer Developmental programming and care through initial provider certification and consistent, on-going, in-service training in all areas of child development.  FCC providers may qualify for a Child Development Association Credential (CDA) or a National Association for Family Child Care Accreditation (NAFCC) after special training and demonstration of competency. Interested in starting an FCC childcare business in your home?  Call the FCC office to apply.

Centers on Installation

The educational and emotional well-being of your children is very important at Fort Bliss. MWR accentuates the "CARE" in childcare with its developmental programs to stimulate young minds. Along with a thematic curriculum. Children and parents participate in many field trips throughout the year.The Child Development Centers on Main post, Logan Heights and East Bliss offer you and your family a broad range of quality, professional care. The centers offer a volunteer for a discount program. You may volunteer to receive a 10% discount on your monthly tuition.

Who is Eligible to use Ft. Bliss CYS: dependent Children/Youth of Active-duty< personnel, DAC employees, DOD civilians, DOD contractors, Military member/DA civilian with a working/enrolled in school spouse, and to other eligible categories when space is available.  Army Community Services (ACS) and American Red Cross (ARC) volunteers along with Members of the military reserve components during active status.

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

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

CHILDREN Must be registered with CYS to use any of our programs.

Register at Parent Central Bldg. 1743 Victory Road, Phone 915-568-4646 or 915-4374.  Registrations by appointment.  We can email all forms and a list of what is needed to register.  Set up your appointment and bring completed forms with you to your appointment to complete registration.  Annual Registration renewals can be completed at the facility you currently use or at parent central. Registration requires approximately 30-45 minutes per child to complete. You will need to show a valid military ID card, child's immunization record and current pay statement for all working family members. Registration is good for one year and can be Exported to new Army installation or imported from previous Army installation.

Report any changes to your registration file as they occur. Most important is emergency contacts, change of address/phone numbers, spouse employment or school enrollment, etc.  It is your responsibility to report these changes to the Parent Central Office immediately and the programs you are enrolled in.

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.       915-744-7879       East Bliss CDC: Bldg. 20707 Kasserine Way (915) 744-2731   Bliss SAC:  Bldg. 2012 Sheridan Rd.        915-568-2178   Milam SAC: 11898 Haan Rd.       915-744-2274             Milam YC: Bldg. 10960 Haan Rd.  915-744-2449      Replica YC:  Bldg. 5037 Sheridan Rd.  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 of no cost 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 a calendar of scheduled events for Fri and Sat.