Child Care

CHILD CARE - The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH) CDC serves more than 450 children. Full day childcare, before and after School Age Care, hourly care and part day pre-school are offered for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age at the CDC. Hourly care is on a space available/emergency basis. Childcare on the installation is limited and the wait lists are extremely long. It is important to get on the waiting list as early as possible. For more information, contact 703-696-8850/0575.

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH) does not currently have any Family Child Care (FCC) homes nor offer this category of care. For other options or more information, contact 703-696-8850/0575.

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH) Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) Child Development Center (CDC), located at 102 Carpenter Road, is certified by the Department of Defense (DOD). It is a modern facility that serves more than 400 children and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as well as the Council on Accreditation (COA)

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Eligibility
All active duty military and DoD civilian employees.

Programs Offered
Full day childcare and part day pre-school is offered for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age at the CDC. Hourly care is on a space available/emergency basis.

Registration
Children must be registered with CYSS before participating in any CYSS program. Families can begin the registration process for the waitlist at www.militarychildcare.com. Central registration is done on site and because of the Army Family Covenant, registration is now FREE for Army Families.

Priorities for Care
The wait list for childcare is lengthy. Priority is given to the following: Single/Dual Military families, Guard/Reserve Members, Coast Guard, DOD Contractors, and other federal employees.

Family Members with Special Needs
For those Families requiring childcare for a child with special needs, CYSS will meet with you, through the Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP), to ensure your child’s needs are met. Additional assistance, resources, and support are available through the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) at Army Community Service (ACS). Contact the EFMP at 703-696-8467/3510 or DSN 312-426-8467/3510.

Respite Care
Respite care is available to those who have a Family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). For information about respite, contact the EFMP Manager at 703-696-8467/3510 or DSN 312-426-8467/3510.

CYSS Service Forms
Downloadable forms are available on the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation website.

Fees
Childcare fees are based on total family income.
 

School Age Services Program
The School Age Care Program (SAC) for 1st through 5th Graders is part of the Youth Services (YS) program and provides before school care, after school care and full day care on non-school days to include winter, spring and summer camp programs. Hourly care is available on a case-by-case basis.

Middle School/Teen Program
The Middle School and Teen (MST) program for 6th through 12th Graders provides programs after school and full day camps during winter, spring and summer school breaks during the year. The MST program is available to children of active-duty military and Department of Defense civilians within the National Capital Region. It offers a youth technology lab and homework center to assist children and youth with homework and projects; sports; clubs, games and leisure activities; summer camp; field trips; youth council, workforce preparation, and volunteer community services; Character Counts! and conflict and anger management workshops; instructional classes; family activities/events, special events, and much more. The JBM-HH YS Program is an affiliate member of the National 4-H Program and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. For more information call 703-696-3712.

School Age Activities
Youth ages 6 to 18 years can participate in a wide variety of programs and activities through Youth Services, including: Sports and Fitness programs include basketball, baseball, softball, tee ball, bowling, participation in national sports contests, and physical fitness. Arts, Recreation and Leisure program includes participation in Boys and Girls Club activities, 4-H Club activities, Gardening Club, Cooking Club, holiday theme parties, special events and trips.

Life Skills, Citizenship and Leadership programs include computer center, youth sponsorship for arriving and departing youth, volunteer opportunities, youth council, career development programs, and involvement with Teen Discovery. Mentoring, Intervention and Education Service programs, homework center, home alone skill classes, and personal health and safety programs.

The School Age Center, Building 483, has a Multipurpose Room for basketball games and large group activities, Game Room with game tables, tables to play board games and video games. Several activity rooms are available for talking with friends, drawing, reading, and free play. There is a Youth Technology Lab/Homework Center for completing and obtaining assistance with homework and offers computers with Internet access. The Middle School/Teen Lounge is available for socializing with friends, playing pool, playing video games, and participating in clubs and education field trips.

For more information on School Age programs, go to the JBM-HH MWR website or call 703-696-3728/3712 or DSN 312-426-3728/3712.

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