Child Care

The Child and Youth Services (CYS) first point of contact for all new patrons is the Parent Central Services office located at 136 Constitution Ave., Fort Buchanan

Eligibility

All active duty Military personnel, DoD Civilian personnel, and Non DoD personnel entitled to use Child & Youth Services (CYS). There is no annual registration fee.

Hours of Operation -- 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Please call: 787-707-3787/3541, or DSN 740-3787. (Emergencies are taken on a case by case basis). 

Services Offered include:

• School Liaison Services
• Parent & Community Liaison Services
• Youth Education Liaison Services
• Baby-sitter Training and Referral Services

Special Needs Accommodation

Children/youth with special needs will be enrolled in CYS Services on a case-by-case basis, after the Special Needs Accommodation Team (SNAP) has met to determine the best placement for the child/youth.

The Fort Buchanan Child Development Center (CDC) offers Full Day and Hourly care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old in a rich and stimulating environment where children can develop motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills through a balance of exploration and planned curriculum. Learning activities are designed based on teaching strategies Creative Curriculum to support the natural development of children and include individual, small, and large group experiences. For information, call: Parent Central Services: 787 707-3787/3434/3541

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on holidays and weekends.

The center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and fully certified by the Department of Defense regulations. 

The CDC is located at Building 1110, Patriot Blvd; telephones: 787 707-3485/3769

The Fort Buchanan Child Development Center (CDC) offers Full Day and Hourly care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old, in a rich and stimulating environment where children can develop motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills through a balance of exploration and planned curriculum. Learning activities are designed based on teaching strategies Creative Curriculum to support the natural development of children and include individual, small, and large group experiences. For information, call Parent Central Services: 787 707-3787/3434/3541

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 0600 to 1800 (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Closed on holidays and weekends.

The center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and fully certified by the Department of Defense regulations. 

The CDC is located at Building 1110, Patriot Blvd; telephones: 787 707-3485/3769

Army Higher Headquarter Inspection Dates: August 7 - 11, 2023

DoD Certification Date: November 9, 2023 (Expires on Feb 28, 2025)

NAEYC Accreditation Date: March 1, 2023 (Expires on March 1, 2028) 

The School-Age Care (SAC) program provides services to children in Kindergarten through fifth grade with opportunities for supervised, individual and group activities to complement, not repeat school experiences. SAC also provides ample opportunities for children to learn more about their interests, to develop skills, and to spend time in positive relationships with other children and adults.

SAC provides supervised activities after school hours, during non-school days (e.g. spring break and on teacher in-service days) when parents are working, and during summer vacations. Parents may choose between Regular and Hourly services. Fees are based on Total Family Income. We do not provide before school care.

All programs are certified by the Department of Defense (DoD) and accredited by a national accrediting body, such as the Council on Accreditation.

SAC is located in building 1110, Flamboyan Street; telephone: 787-707-3468.