Child Care

NSAB Austin's Playroom
8725 Constitution Dr., Building 88
Bethesda, MD 20889

Hours of Operation: Weekdays 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Weekends Closed, Federal Holidays Closed.

Phone Number: 301-400-0118

Use of this facility requires prior approval by Walter Reed National Medical Center Liaison, Warrior Family Coordination Cell at 301-295-4891.

Additional Information

All children using the above program must have proof of current immunizations either with a shot record or medical records. For this reason it is highly recommended that these items be hand carried and not packed with shipments. Contact 301-295-0014 for questions on the child development center.

Naval Support Activity Bethesda offers full time child development services for active duty military personnel assigned duty in the local Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia area. DOD civilians working at NSAB and its tenant commands are also eligible to use the facility on a space available basis. The program is DOD certified and is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Programs offered

Children ages 6-weeks to 5-years can receive full-time care at the Child Development Centers located in Building 26 (CDC #I) and Building 87 (CDC #II) both of which are on Constitution Drive behind the Bowling Center. Children are assigned to classrooms based on age and developmental level: infants, pre-toddlers, toddlers, and preschoolers age 3 to 5.

Costs

All fees are based on total family income and will not be pro-rated for Federal holidays, other government closures or child's illness. A $100 non-refundable registration fee must be paid in advance and is credited towards the first payment.

Availability

While there is a waiting time of approximately six months to one year priority is given to wounded warriors, single and dual military parents.

The Child Development Centers, behind the Bowling Center, are full-time child-care facility for active duty military personnel assigned to the Naval Support Activity Bethesda and its 40 tenant commands. DoD civilians and tenant commands are also eligible to use the facilities on a space-available basis. Care is provided for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. You may contact the centers at CDC I 301-295-0014 or CDC II 301-400-1200

Hours of Operation

Weekdays: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Weekends: Closed

Federal Holidays: Closed