Child Care

Child and Youth Programs provide Child Development and recreational services for children 6 weeks to 18 years of age. The Child Development Center provides full and part day care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The Youth Age Center provides before and after school care for children 5 - 12 years of age. The Teen Center of NAF Atsugi Japan is free to ages 10-18 years old. They offer a lot of activities such as field trips, games, basketball, dance, tennis and a lot more. For more information the Child Development Center at 011.81.467.63-3588, DSN 315.264.3588.

Programs Offered:

• Full Day Childcare for ages 6 weeks to Pre-Kindergarten- from $252 to $798 per month
• Before/After School Care = $170 to $542 per month 
• Hourly Care has a fixed rate of $8.00 for all patrons. 
• School Age Program
• NAF Atsugi Youth Center serves children ages 5-12 years old. It is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m on no school days.
• Before School Hours: 6 to 8:15 a.m.
• After School Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Friday 2:30 to 6 p.m.; Tue, 1:30- 6 p.m.

Fees range from $60- $192 per month for Before School and $110- $350 per month After School per child depending on a total gross family income. Arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor play, field trips, homework clubs and enrichment programs are featured.

The Teen Center of NAF Atsugi Japan is free to 6th to 12th grade. They offer a lot of activities such as field trips, games, basketball, dance, tennis and a lot more. Snacks are provided. The Teen Center is open on School days: Monday, Wednesday to Friday from 3 to 7 p.m., Tue from 2 to 7 p.m. If there is no school and/or early release days, the Teen Center is open at 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

CYP Contact Information

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER:  6 weeks* to 5 years**   DSN 264 3524/3588

YOUTH CENTER DOD Kinder – 6th Grade DSN 264 3878

TEEN CENTER ***   6th – 12th Grade DSN 264 6381

* For children 6 weeks – 35 months, (unless your child is “potty” trained) parents are to provide the following: Diapers, wipes, and 2 changes of clothes. Please contact the CDC regarding food preparation policies.

** If 5 year old is already enrolled in DoD School, child should go to Youth Center (before school/after school care).

NAF Atsugi, Japan Child Development Services (CDS) programs have successfully completed the Department of Defense certification program. CDS, a division of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) provides quality child care with scheduled indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, free play, storytelling, music and safe environment.

The Child Development Center offers high quality childcare for infant through elementary school age SOFA-sponsored children. CDC offers Full-time, Part-time, and Hourly care. Children ages 6 weeks - 12 years may utilize Hourly Care. Developmental child care and youth recreational programs are available to all Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) sponsored active duty military, activated reservists and guardsmen, DoD civilian personnel, and DoD contractors.

Eligibility

In order for children to be enrolled in the Child Development Center in Atsugi Japan, they must be up to date with the required immunizations. Full Day Care requires a completion of CDC packets, registration forms, and proofs of Total Family Income (regardless of marriage status). Full Day Care Request must be made by parents through militarychildcare.com website. Orientation is required before your child/ren’s start date.

Costs

There is no annual registration fee for the CDC. Payments are made every 1^st and 15^th of the month. A Total Gross Family Income will be verified through the service member's most recent LES. Military income includes Base Pay, Basic Allowance for Subsistence and Basic Allowance for Housing will be used regardless residing on or off-base. And the spouse's most recent pay stub will be used to verify their total gross family income. A 20 percent discount is given to a family who has a second child enrolled at CDC. 

MWR pays for childcare fee while the service member and the spouse attend the Area Orientation Brief and Intercultural Relations class from Monday to Friday. A voucher is issued after the completion of each class. The parents are responsible for any costs beyond the authorized FFSC Childcare voucher time. Your Sponsor may assist in making the reservation of your child/children in advance at CDC.

MWR pays for 5 hours per month of child care at Child Development Center for IA families. Children must be registered at the CDC and immunization records must be completed and transcribed by the medical clinic in Atsugi.

EFMP -If you have a family member with special needs, please ensure your family member is enrolled in the Navy's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). EFMP is designed to provide support to military family members with special needs and provide comprehensive and coordinated medical, educational, community and personnel support. The local EFMP Coordinator is available at the NAF Atsugi Branch Health Clinic at DSN 315.264.4901 or internationally 011.81.467.63.4901. 

Availability

The waiting list for full-day child care varies depending on the age of the child and the status of parents (i.e. active duty, single active duty, etc.). Please call Central Registration at DSN 315.264.3588 or Commercial # 011.81.467.63.3588 for enrollment and waiting list information. If you are a single parent (active duty or civilian stateside hire) or dual active duty/ dual civilian stateside hire parents, you have priority for childcare services.

A member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the School Age Care program specializes in before and after school care and specialty camps during winter, spring, and summer school breaks. The School Age Care (SAC) program provides age-appropriate recreational and educational activities that help in the development of our youth. Some activities include: indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts projects, field trips, and special event parties. We also conduct Boys & Girls Clubs programs. U.S. military personnel and SOFA-sponsored DoD civilians with dependent children Kindergarten through 12 years are eligible to use the program. Fees are determined according to total family income.

Teen

The Teen Center is Atsugi's hangout for teens in grades 6 - 12. Recent high school graduates are allowed to participate in our programs during the summer of their graduation. The Teen Center supports the base community by offering safe recreational and educational programs to keep our preteens and teens happy, healthy, and drug-free. The Center provides activities that enhance their cultural experience while in Japan, helping in their development into adulthood. A variety of on and off-base events are held throughout the year including: trips to local amusement parks, outdoor adventure trips, special event parties, and game tournaments. As a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Center also hosts a variety of clubs, such as SMART Girls and Keystone Club, that deal with the issues today's teens face. The facility has ping-pong, foosball, air hockey and pool tables; PS4, Wii and Xbox consoles; a TV lounge area; computer resource center; and more.

The Youth Sports program is designed to offer a variety of athletic activities to assist in the development of our youth. The programs are designed to teach the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-development in a positive environment where they can make new friends and meet up with old ones. The current sports calendar (link to the calendar) offers baseball, basketball, flag football, volleyball, dodgeball, and soccer. The program also has a competitive swim team that meets throughout the year. The Smart Start Program allows children 3 to 4 years old to participate in soccer, flag football, and t-ball with other children their age. Youth Sports is open to dependants (grades 1 through 12; Smart Start: 3 to 4 years) of U.S. military personnel and SOFA-sponsored DoD civilians.