Child Care

If you have immediate child care needs, contact Family Child Care. FCC is the care of children in government quarters or in either affiliated off-base homes or privatized base housing. The Family Child Care Program provides an alternative to center-based care for families that need evening care, weekend care, care for children with special needs, infants and school-age children, and care during swing and midnight shifts. Parents wishing to enroll their children in the FCC program should visit www.militarychildcare.com to search for a provider. You may contact us at 229-257-9587 or DSN 312-460-9587.

The Moody CDC provides care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old. Programs include full day care, hourly care and a Pre-Kindergarten program, Call the CDC at 229-257-9220.

Family Child Care (FCC) homes are available. The FCC Program provides an alternative to center-based care for families that need evening care, weekend care, care for children with special needs, infants and school-age children, and care during swing and midnight shifts. Call the FCC office at 229-257-9227.

The CDC is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and the National Association of Education and Young  Children. We provide high-quality early childhood programs in a safe and nurturing, home-like environment, while promoting the development and growth of children entrusted to our care.

Eligibility

The Child Development Center staff at Moody provides fulltime care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old, of active duty military, Department of Defense civilians paid by either NAF or APF, Reservists on active duty or during active duty training and Department of Defense Contractors. 

Enrolling Your Child

Full-time day care can be reserved by filling out an application at the CDC. The program may have a waiting list for some age groups; if immediate care is not available for your child (ages 2 weeks - 12 years), patrons can fill out a DD Form 2606, Request for Child Care. This form can be filled out either at the Child Development Center, Family Child Care or Youth Programs. The CDC maintains a centralized waiting list for the Family Members Program Flight. Upon completion of the DD Form 2606 your form will also be forwarded to the Family Quality Child Care Office. Staff will update this form monthly to inform you of your child's status on the waiting list. If the CDC staff calls you about a vacant slot in any of the programs you will have 24 hours to respond to the request.

Fees

CDC weekly rates are based on total family income. Upon enrollment at the CDC you will be asked to bring in your most recent leave and earnings statement/pay statement. The staff will fill out a DD form 2652 for income verification.

Programs Offered 

Pre-Kindergarten  -- The Moody CDC, in conjunction with Bright from the Start Department of Early Care and Learning, offers a pre-kindergarten program. Children who will be four years old by September 1st are eligible for to participate in this program. Pre-K is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and runs in conjunction with the Lowndes County School System. Pre-K hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Give Parents a Break -- Another way we take care of our families is through the "Give Parents A Break" program, which brings together the Child Development Center, Youth Programs and the Air Force Aid Society to provide free child care to parents one Saturday per month. Referrals can be obtained from your commander, first sergeant, family support center, base chaplain, medical group, youth programs or CDC employees.