Child Care

Child and Youth Programs (CYP) provide high quality childcare programs and services that support eligible families. Programs are available for children six weeks through 18 years of age; full day or part time care. All programs are designed to enrich your child’s social, cognitive, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development. Please review the information to find out what programs and services are available at this installation.  Please contact the Resource & Referral (R&R) Registration Specialist if you require information, assistance or resources for childcare at 843-228-7297.

Family Child Care (FCC) homes offer safe, high quality childcare through well-trained staff in a family/home atmosphere with a small group of children in either government housing or a private home off the installation in the Beaufort area (OFCC). Care can include full day, part day, hourly or extended day care for parents that work non-traditional hours. FCC Providers:

• Are certified and monitored by the Command
• Are required to undergo background screenings
• Undergo monthly unannounced inspections and annual comprehensive fire, safety and sanitation inspections
• Must complete a comprehensive and extensive initial training, as well as on-going training
• Participate in the USDA food program to ensure children receive nutritious, balanced meals and snacks while in care

Rates

Rates and hours of operation are determined by each individual Provider and may vary.

Contact Information

Family Child Care (FCC) - Point of Contact

Bldg 501
684 Wake Blvd
MCRD Parris Island, SC 29905
 

Phone: 843-228-1668
Email: sc.familyservices@usmc-mccs.org

Resource & Referral - Registration Specialist

Bldg 564
205 S. Drayton St
MCAS Beaufort, SC 29904

Phone: 843-228-7279
Email: sc.familyservices@usmc-mccs.org

Child Development Centers (CDC) are designed to meet the individual developmental needs of eligible children by offering quality childcare for infants and children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Programs provide low adult-to-child ratios that support quality experiences for young children and onsite Training and Curriculum Specialists who mentor and foster professional development of CYP Professionals.

At the CDCs, children have a full day in an enriching environment that builds the foundation for their transition into school. The CDCs engage children in guided play and an array of stimulating, age-appropriate activities that include computers, arts and crafts, reading, listening centers and more! Each CDC:

• Serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
• Offers full-day, hourly care for ages 3-5
• Offers developmentally appropriate curriculum, furnishings, playgrounds and manipulatives
• Requires that staff complete national agency checks and all required DoD annual training
• Participates in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food program
• Is nationally accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Is certified annually by the DoD

Hourly Care

Reservations are required for hourly care and may be made up to 2 weeks in advance. Each child utilizing hourly care is offered the same developmentally appropriate curriculum, furnishings, playgrounds and manipulatives as regularly enrolled children.

Resource & Referral (R&R) Registration Specialist

Resource and Referral (R&R) serves as the central enrollment registry to all eligible patrons seeking programs for children, youth and teens ages 6 weeks to 18 years. R&R assists parents and legal guardians by:

• Providing information on available children, youth and teen programs/options on the installation and/or in the surrounding community
• Monitoring CDC, SAC and FCC vacancies and waiting lists for on base childcare
• Referring patrons to local community resources
• Providing a list of available American Red Cross trained and certified babysitters
• And more!

Contact Information

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday | 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Child Development Center - MCAS Beaufort

Bldg 1632
63 E. Laurel Bay Blvd
Laurel Bay, SC 29906

Phone: 843-228-7290
Email: sc.familyservices@usmc-mccs.org

Resource & Referral - Registration Specialist

Bldg 564
205 S. Drayton St
MCAS Beaufort, SC 29904

Phone: 843-228-7279
Email: sc.familyservices@usmc-mccs.org

The SAC program is offered for children 5 to 12 years of age, or Kindergarten - 6th grade at the Parris Island and Laurel Bay Youth Centers. SAC provides a safe, supervised and age-appropriate environment with individual and group activities that develop the social, emotional, cognitive and physical potential of children. The facility boasts a gymnasium, playground, arts and craft room, and game room. SAC also offers full-day hourly care on school holidays and teacher in-service days as well as day camps during extended school breaks.

Contact Information

School Age Care - Laurel Bay

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday | 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Bldg 1623
147 E. Althea St
Laurel Bay, SC 29906

Phone: 843-846-0147
Email: sc.familyservices@usmc-mccs.org

School Age Care - MCRD Parris Island

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday | 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Bldg 501
684 Wake Blvd
MCRD Parris Island, SC 29905

Phone: 843-228-1669
Email: sc.familyservices@usmc-mccs.org