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Marine Corps
Child & Youth Programs Resource & Referral
814 Radford Boulevard
Suite 20311
Building 7600
Albany, GA 31704
229-639-7930
229-639-5765
312-567-7930
312-567-5765
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.
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. Family child care is not currently an option aboard MCLB Albany.
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 at 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.
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.