Child Care

The Fort Rucker CDC offers full-day care for children 6 weeks - kindergarten age. The center offers trained staff, balanced meals, and age-appropriate developmental activities.

Please call for the latest information at the number listed below.

For more information call 334-255-2262 or visit: https://rucker.armymwr.com/programs/child-development-center-cdc

FCC is located in Bldg. 132, 334-255-3446, Office Hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Family Child Care homes are an integral part of CYS. These on post homes offer child care services to children whose parents have irregular duty hours, children who need small group settings, and those preferring care in a home setting. Family Child Care homes offer alternative care options for needs that cannot be easily met in center-based programs. Many prefer FCC due to its home atmosphere where care is provided for no more than 6 children. All Family Child Care Providers must register with CYS and be certified prior to opening their home for childcare. Certification classes are held at least quarterly. Please call for more information concerning becoming a Family Child Care Provider.

Family Child Care users must register with CYS. Parents can pick up names of potential providers from CYS Parent Central Services. The providers and parents are required to sign a contract agreeing on hours of care to be provided and terms of payment. We recommend that parents receive an orientation from the Family Child Care Director prior to signing a legally binding contract with an individual provider.

For more information visit: https://rucker.armymwr.com/programs/family-child-care

Child Development Center (CDC): Ages 6 weeks - Preschool

CDCs are on-post child care centers that offer full-day, part-day and hourly care for children in nationally accredited environments.

Full Day/Part Day/Hourly Care

• Full Day: 5 to 12 hours per day with services offered to children ages 6 weeks – 5 years old
• Part Day Preschool: 3 hour/day program with choice of 5 days, 3 days, or 2 days per week
• Hourly Care: Centers offer reserved and drop-off care on an hourly basis
• Pre-Kindergarten/Strong Beginnings: 3 hour/day program 5 days/week that provides school readiness skills for children turning 4 years of age by September 1

For more information please visit: https://rucker.armymwr.com/categories/cys-services

School Age Center (SAC): Ages 5-10 years in grades Kindergarten-5th

School Age Center (SAC) provides childcare before and/or after school for children ages 5-10 in grades Kindergarten – 5th. Full-day care is provided during school vacation periods. The SAC program is certified by the Department of Defense and accredited by the Council of Accreditation (COA). The framework for our SAC curriculum is based on the following four service areas: Sports, Fitness, and Health; Life Skills, Citizenship, and Leadership; Arts, Recreation, and Leisure; and Mentoring, Education, and Support Services.

To participate in School Age Center programs/activities, your child must be registered with Child & Youth Services and meet all CYS requirements.

SAC is located in Bldg 2806, 7th and Division Rd., 334-255-9108/9127, Monday through Friday, 5:30 to 8 a.m. & 3 to 5:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday plus Federal Holidays.

SAC offers a Before & After School program for 1st thru 5th graders during the school year. Activities include use of homework center and computer lab. During school vacation periods, SAC offers full day camp. Full day session times are 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Framework for the SAC program includes the following areas: Sports & Fitness, Leisure & Recreation, Life Skills & Citizenship, and Mentoring & Support. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are served. Patron fees are based on total household income as directed by the Army CYSS Fee Policies and Guidance.

For more information, please visit: https://rucker.armymwr.com/categories/cys-services.

Parent Central Services is located in Bldg 5700, RM. 193, Phone: 334-255-9638, Fax: 334-255-0540. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. -5 p.m. Outreach Services Director/PCS Manager: Phone: 344-255-2958, Fax: 344-255-0540. Patrons who plan to use any CYSS program should register their child at the CYSS Parent Central Services office. Effective January 1, 2008 annual registration fees are waived under the Army Family Covenant (AFC) for all children and Families registering for Child, Youth & School Services (transferable from installation to installation with appropriate documentation of enrollment status).

The following information is required when registering:

1. Up-to-date immunization records
2. Annual family registration fee (waived through AFC)
3. Valid sponsor ID card
4. DOD Fee Application (For childcare fees in CDC, FCC, SAS.)
5. If the sponsor is single or dual military, a current family care plan

(DA Form 5305-R) is required.

*Your child’s CYSS registration file can be uploaded upon your departure from any garrison and then downloaded upon your arrival at Fort Rucker.

For more information visit: https://rucker.armymwr.com/programs/cys-services