Child Care

Child Development Programs for military personnel stationed at NAS Pensacola is available at NAS Pensacola, Corry Station and Whiting Field.

NAS Pensacola and Corry Station Child Development Centers provides developmental care to children 6 weeks to 5 years of age for full time or part- time care. The Monday, Wednesday, Friday (MWF) and Tuesday/Thursday (T/TH).  Pre VK for 3 and 4 year-olds operates from 8:30 a.m. to noon during the public school calendar.  

Eligibility

All active duty, activated reserves, DOD and Pensacola area military installation contract employees are eligible for child care. Fleet and Family Support Center referrals, active duty, and activated reserves have priority placement. Children must have all required vaccinations, shot records must be presented on first day of placement/registration at the child care center.

Waiting List

There is an extensive waiting list for infants (3-6 month wait) and pre-school children (3-6 month wait).

Respite Care

Respite care is provided for children of personnel who are referred by the Fleet and Family Support Center's Family Advocacy Program.

Fees For Child-Care

Fees for military child development centers, subsidized child development homes, and school-age Care Programs are based on total family income. Parents need to bring an LES/paystub. 

For more information you can call the Child Development Care Office (850) 453-6310, and 458-6588 (Corry Station); 850-452-2211 (NASP) or visit their web page NAVY CYP Child and Youth Program: https://www.navycyp.org/programs-services/child-development-centers

Pensacola Child & Youth Programs Web page:

https://www.navycyp.org/programs/b69defc8-a194-4bc9-bf96-5bbb4ac71529

The Child Development Home Care Program or (CDH) offers a safe, family atmosphere with developmentally appropriate activities for infants, toddlers and school-aged children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Providers offer full-time, part-time, drop-in and extended hourly care. Providers are entitled to develop a fee scale. Children under 24 months are eligible for subsidy and follow the Child Development Center fee scale.

The Child Development Home program places priority on operating standards, staff training, personal qualifications and background screening. Homes are inspected quarterly by Preventive Medicine, Fire/Safety Inspector and monthly by CDH Director or monitor. Providers are approved by the Quality Review Board and certified by the NASP Commanding Officer. Off base homes are also licensed by the State. A reference list of on and off base certified providers is available at the Child & Youth Programs Office.  For more information contact 850-458-6588.

For authorized children ages 6 weeks to 24 months.

Eligibility

Full time care for children of active duty personnel assigned to a Navy installation.  Spouse must be employed or a full-time student.

Fees

Parents pay a weekly fee according to the same sliding scale fee used at the Child Development Center.  Fee is based on total family income (TFI).

Referrals

Contact the Resource & Referral Office at (850) 453-6310, and (850)-458-6588 for a listing of CDH providers in location of your choice.

https://www.navycyp.org/programs/b69defc8-a194-4bc9-bf96-5bbb4ac71529

https://www.navycyp.org/programs-services/family-child-care-program

 NASP Child Development Center is comprised of two centers. One, located in Building 3634, Moffet Road and the second is located at 4119 Children’s Lane on Corry Station. These are both award-winning center offers child care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. This developmentally appropriate program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Breakfast, lunch and snack are served daily according to USDA guidelines. The Pensacola CDC can be reached at 850-452-2211. The Corry Station CDC can be reached at 850-453-6310 or 458-6588.

Hours of Operation

The center is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Programs Offered

Programs available include:

• Full time weekly care
• Voluntary Preschool Program - The VPK Program will follow the public school schedule. The four year old class is Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 12 p.m. The child must be four by September 1.
• School Age Care  - School age care is provided at the Pensacola youth center and Corry youth center. Transportation is provided by the Youth Center to and from many area schools. Program includes daily afternoon snack. Early release days from school accommodated. On school holidays that do not coincide with federal holidays, the Youth Centers will be open for full day care.