Child Care

Child care is offered through a variety of services at MCLB Albany. Child Development Center at MCLB provide developmental care for children 6 weeks through 12 years of age. Services include full-time care, part-time care, drop in care, before and after school care and pre-kindergarten classes for 4-year-olds. The CDC offers before and after-school care for children ages Kindergarten to 12 year olds. Spring, summer, and winter camps available. The CDC also provides  4-year old Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) with a capacity for 22 children. The Pre-K Program operates 6.5 hours per day, five days a week, and 180 days per year. All children must be registered before using the CDC. Hours of Operations will be from 0700-1730 Monday - Friday and closed during holiday. For more information contact CDC Front Desk at 229-639-5765.

The Family Child Care program provides developmental care for children 6 weeks through 12 years of age. Certified providers provide family childcare services to both military and DoD civilians assigned to MCLB Albany. Family childcare is also an excellent way for spouses to earn an income and be able to stay at home. For more information contact the Family Care Branch (FCB) Director at 229-639-7491.

The Nationally Accredited Child Development Centers aboard MCLB Albany provide developmental care for children 6 weeks through 12 years of age.

Programs Offered

Services include full time care, part time care, before and after school aged care (full time care is provided on school holidays and summer vacations) and pre-kindergarten classes for 4 year olds.

Drop in care is available at a rate of $8.00 per hour, per child. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Parents can utilize this service for a maximum of 20 hours per week. Please call the Resource and Referral Office for updated information.

School Age Care is offered during after school hours at the Child Development Center for children Kindergarten to age 12. The SAC room is available during full operating hours for School Breaks and Summer Camp. The SAC room provides homework help, fun and educational activities, and programs that are aligned with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Summer Camp Calendar is carefully planned to be action packed with educational and fun field trips, guest speakers, swimming and bowling. The staff-to-child ratio is 1-15.

Pre-K Program

The CDC also provides a 4-year old Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program funded by Georgia's Office of School Readiness. This free program is open to all eligible patrons with children who turn 4 on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year. The program is funded with Georgia lottery money and provides high quality preschool experiences to prepare children for kindergarten. The Pre-K Program school year starts in August and commences in May. Pre-K operates Monday through Friday during the hours of 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A Pre-K Before and After Program is available.

The local Resource & Referral Office tracks and maintains current program availability for MCC and will assist families in completing the admission and registration process once an offer for care has been accepted. You may contact the R&R Program Office at 229-639-7930. 

Availability/Waiting List

Waiting Lists are maintained online and the MCLB Resource and Referral Office.

Respite Care

Respite Care provides a temporary rest period for family members responsible for regular care of a family member with a severe disability. Respite Services may be provided either in the respite care user's home, caregiver's home, or at community agencies established to provide comprehensive respite and relief care for caretakers of severely disabled family members. Contact the EFMP Coordinator for more information at Mobile: 229-869-6589 or email: mclbaefmp@usmc.mil.

It is Marine Corps policy to provide Children, Youth and Teen Programs (CYTP) which assist military and DoD civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of family life and the accomplishment of the mission, and to improve the economic viability of the family unit. In this regard, the child care is offered through a variety of services aboard MCLB Albany.

The dependents of active duty military, active duty reservists, retired military, DoD civilians & DoD contractors are eligible to attend CYT programs. The fees are based upon total family income (TFI). Priority care is given to single/dual active duty military that are stationed at MCLB Albany.

For information about the services provided by Children and Youth Programs and for information on how to be placed on the waiting list, visit www.militarychildcare.com or contact the MCLB Albany Resource and Referral Office.

Resource and Referral services are available to assist military and DoD civilians in finding appropriate childcare for their family members. A complete listing of available care options can be made available to you. The listings provide information on child care both on base and in the local community.  Please contact the Resource and Referral Specialist at 229-639-7930.