Child Care

Children ages 4 weeks to 12 years may receive care in the private home of a certified family child care provider living in government-owned or leased housing. Family child care is typically available weekdays and with additional care provided during evenings, weekends and flexible hourly care for shift work. Regulations limit the number of children who receive care at any one time to no more than six children under age 8 and no more than two children under age 2. Family child care providers must be certified to operate by the installation. Individual providers may voluntarily seek national accreditation from the National Association of Family Child Care and are provided local support, training and materials to accomplish this goal.

FCC offers developmental and age-appropriate child care in a home setting for children 4 weeks to 12 years of age. This program is for those who are interested in small group care in a family atmosphere. Bilingual and multi-cultural homes available. All FCC homes are inspected by health, fire and safety proponents. Types of care include: long term, before and after school, special needs, extended, overnight and hourly. Call 910-396-3415 for additional information. For registration please contact CYS Central Registration: 910-396-8110/1278.

Rodriguez Child Development Center - Notice: This facility is closed for renovation. Location - Bldg. B-7033, Sicily Dr. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hours of Operation: School Year: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday – Friday - 5:30 – 8:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.. Wednesday - 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m..
Summer and School closure days Monday – Friday -  Phone: 910-396-5429. Offers full-day care.   (CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS)

• Alexander Child Development Center- Location - Bldg. l-7221, Rockefeller Blvd. Linden Oaks Housing Area. Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Strong Beginnings. Phone (910) 908-4269. 
• Bauguess Child Development Center - Location - Bldg. B-6901, Manhay Rd., near Long Street. Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Phone: (910) 907-5750. Offers Full-day care only.
• Cook Child Development Center – Location - Bldg. F-1243, Gruber Rd. Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Phone: 910-396-2989/3349. Offers full-day care only.
• Eagle Child Development Center - Location - 897 Stiner St.  5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Phone: 910-394-4326.
• Fernandez Child Development Center - Location - Bldg. 1-6067, Knox St. Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Phone: 910-396-4733/3936. Offers full-day care only.
• Loredo Child Development Center – Location Bldg. 401, Stiner Street, Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hourly care Phone: 910-396-2210
• Maholic Child Development Center - Location Bldg. B-7125 Sicily Dr. Hours: 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Phone: (910) 907-2613/2608: This building offers Strong Beginnings which is a Pre – K Readiness Program. This program is focused on academics and prepares children for kindergarten success. This program is for 4 year olds.
• Prager Child Development Center - Location - Bldg. 8-3684, Souter Place (adjacent to North Post Commissary) Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Phone: 910-396-1136/1193. Offers Full-day care only. Next door to Rodgers
• Rodgers Child Development Center – Location – Bldg. 8 – 3267, Souter Place, Hours: 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Phone: 910-432-2032. Offers Full-day care only.
• Rodriguez Child Development Center – Location – Bldg. B-7033, Sicily Drive, Hours 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS)
• SFAC Child Development Center (Hourly Care) – Location – Bldg. B-7127, Normandy Drive, Phone: 910-907-2608. Offers only Hourly Care from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Stout Child Development Center- Located - Bldg. B-7127, Sicily Dr. Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Phone: 910-432-5042. Offers Full Day only.

School-Age Care Programs 

Fort Liberty has three School Age Care Programs. School-age care programs provide care to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Care is offered before and after school, during non-school days and summer vacations. School-age care programs may be located in Department of Defense youth centers, child development centers or in other suitable facilities. All programs are certified by the Department of Defense and accredited by a national accrediting body, such as the Council on Accreditation.

There are three School Age Facilities on Fort Liberty. They are Baez, Morales and Wonderful World for Kids.

• Baez School Age Program - Located - Bldg. -6102, Long Street, Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Phone: 910-907-2828.
• Morales School Age Program – Located – Bldg. L-6822, 526 Rockefeller Blvd, Cameron (Linden Oaks), Hours: 5:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Phone: 432 – 6033.
• Wonderful World for Kids (WWK) School Age Program – Bldg. 1 – 4157, 4431 Knox Street, Hours: 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Phone: (910)396-2011

There are 12 CDC facilities on Fort Liberty and all centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. They offer full day care.

Child development centers, or CDCs, generally offer child care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Care is available Monday through Friday, with some locations offering options, such as extended hours, weekend care and respite care. Child development centers vary in size and larger installations may operate multiple facilities. Programs are certified by the Department of Defense and accredited by a national accrediting body, such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Youth Services

A wide range of programs are available for youth and teens, including youth sports and recreation programs, educational programs and programs that support leadership and career development. Please review the information to learn what programs and services are available at this installation.