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 time day care for children 6 weeks to Pre K. The School Age Center provides before and after school care and Day Camp experiences. For more information to register, go to www.militarychildcare.com or call Military Child Care at 855-696-2934.

The NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex Child Development Center has a full-time childcare program for children 6 weeks through five years of age, including a Preschool and Pre Kindergarten program. The CDC is certified by the Department of Defense and is regulated by the Navy as well as accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The waiting time for enrollment depends on the age of the child. You can reach the CDC at 757-492-8683.

Hours of Operation

The CDC is open Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.

Programs Offered

The CDC offers full time weekly care. Drop-in care is provided on a space available basis. You can register up to 30 days in advance at https://myffr.navyaims.com/midlantcyms.html or by calling the center at 757-492-8683.

Costs

Child care fees for the CDC, SAC and Subsidized CDH are based on the total family income. The TFI is defined as all earned income including wages, salaries, tips, long-term disability benefits, voluntary salary deferrals, housing allowances and child support. A 20% discount is offered for the eldest child when two or more children are enrolled for care. 

Registration

To register, visit the Military Child Care website at www.militarychildcare.com. It is recommended you register as soon as you get your orders and prior to your arrival. 

Eligibility and Priority of Care

There are two levels of Priority of care:

• Level 1: Active duty members - single parents, dual military couples and active duty with a civilian spouse. When applying for care the civilian spouse must be employed full time or be a full-time student.
• Level 2: DoD employees and contractors working on base.

Waiting List

For more information on the waiting list, please call the base CDC at 757-492-8683 or MCC at 855-696-2934

Military Child Care Options

Child Development Homes in military housing are regulated and monitored by the military. Residents of military housing who want to do child care in their own homes on a regular or full-time basis must pass a criminal background check; have fire, safety, and health inspections; complete mandatory training; and be monitored regularly. For more information about homecare, contact 757-462-8930.

School Age Care

On-base Youth Centers provide a variety of before and after school programs as well as summer, spring and winter camps. The cost of care depends on total family income and the care program selected.