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Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Programs and services are available at most installations for children up to age 12. Care may be provided in Child Development Centers, School Age Care Programs, and Family Child Care Homes. Please review the information to find out what programs and services are available at this installation. Please contact the Child and Youth Program point of contact at this installation if you require information, assistance or resources for child care in your local community.
Childcare is available through the Child Development Centers aboard base and in certified Child Development Homes. The Regional Childcare Resource and Referral Office maintains the consolidated wait lists for all six centers located in Metro San Diego. The centers are located on Naval Base San Diego, Naval Base Point Loma, MCRD, MCAS Miramar, Naval Medical Center and Murphy Canyon housing area. The office also maintains a list of Navy licensed Child Development Home providers (in-home care).
To request care, visit www.militarychildcare.com
For more information call the MCAS Miramar CDC at 858-307-4444 (CDC 1), 858-307-7891 (CDC 2), or 858-307-4300 (CDC 3).
Childcare is available through the Child Development Centers aboard base and in certified Child Development Homes. Finding childcare takes time but planning ahead can alleviate some of the stress on your family. To request childcare, visit www.militarychildcare.com.
The Mission of the Child & Youth Program is to enable all young people, especially those in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Eligibility
The Child Development Center provides weekly care for military and DOD civilian dependents between the ages of six weeks and five years. School Age Care with transportation to and from designated schools is also available for children in Kindergarten - 6th grade.
Programs Offered
Priority Care
Who qualifies and in what priority order? Priority 1 - Single parent and dual active duty military families. Priority 2 - Sponsor with working spouse or full-time student spouse. Priority 3 - A reservist with orders. Priority 4 - Department of Defense or Civilian Contractors.
Waiting List
As soon as you know you need childcare, you are pregnant, or you have orders to the Southwest Region you can get on the waiting list for child care.
Unfortunately, we cannot give time estimates on how long you will be on the waiting list because the waiting time depends on many factors; i.e. when a space becomes available at a Center, which age group has the opening, the number of people who decline the opening, and the number of people who do not update and are removed from the list.
Costs
The Child Development Center fees are based on total combined household income in addition to a yearly membership fee. There are 6 categories of weekly fees ranging from, (call for costs), per week.
To find a childcare provider in the area or to get more information contact the CDC office at 858-307-4444 (CDC 1), 858-307-7891(CDC 2), or 858-307-4300 (CDC3).