Child Care

MCAS Cherry Point Child Development Center operates a full time and part time care program. Care is provided for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Call 252-466-5605/3595/5079.

The Child Development Centers aboard Cherry Point are located in Buildings 4629, 4298, and 4859. The telephone numbers are 252-466-3105 (Bldg. 4629), 3782 (Bldg. 4298), and 3732 (Bldg. 4859).

Registration

All patrons must register through the web site MilitaryChildCare.com or call Resource and Referral 252-466-5605/3595/5079.

Programs Offered

Cherry Point CDC operates a full-time care program. Care is provided for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. These programs meet the accreditation standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and are staffed by trained childcare providers. There is a variety of group and individual activities offered that are tailored to the children's developmental needs.

• Full Time Care -- This program is for children 6 weeks for 5 years of age (children cannot be enrolled in kindergarten). Hours available are Monday through Friday 6:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided at no additional charge. Fees are based on total family income using the service member's Leave and Earnings Statement (LES). If the spouse is working, the most recent copy of the W-2 will be used to verify income.

The Cherry Tree House is located in Building 4415 on 4th Avenue. Hours available are Monday through Friday 6:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The telephone numbers are 252-466-3861/3769.

Registration

All patrons must register through the website MilitaryChildCare.com or call Resource and Referral 252-466-5605/3595/5079.

Programs Offered

The Cherry Tree House operates before and after school care as well as non-school days (e.g., spring break and teacher workdays) and summer vacations for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years of age and/or 5 years of age, if enrolled in kindergarten. Transportation is provided to local schools and pick up after school.