Child Care

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
NSA Monterey Child Development Center is proudly accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and certified by the Department of Defense Programs. We utilize the "Creative Curriculum" which sets children up for a positive lifetime of learning. CDC offers full-day child care and hourly care.

Philosophy
Navy CYP Philosophy is to provide high quality educational and recreational programs for children and youth. Teams of caring, knowledgeable professionals plan developmentally appropriate programs that are responsive to the unique needs, abilities and interests of children.

Registration
You may go directly to the waiting list program by visiting www.militarychildcare.com Using the drop down menu, fill in the pertinent information and follow the steps to request care.  

Fees
Fees are based on the total family income. For full day programs payments are due on the first and fifteenth day of the month in advance of services.  Hourly care is paid the time services are provided, prior to dropping your child off for hourly care.

Parent Involvement Board
Parent Involvement Board meets  quarterly in February, May, August, and November.  The dates are included in the annually published Parent Participation Plan.  Meetings are held at the Tech Connection (1222 Leahy Rd., Bldg. 444) from 12:15-1:00 pm unless otherwise posted.
 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAMS
Infant Program (6 weeks to 1 year old)
The infant program has a ratio of 1 caregiver to 4 infants with a room capacity of 8 children.  We provide  experiences designed to help promote, strengthen and enhance your child’s physical,emotional, social and cognitive development. A great deal of time is spent on the floor playing, and exploring our world – taking in sights and sounds and textures, sorting them out and making new discoveries about how things work. In our program you will see staff guiding and encouraging the learning process by ensuring that the environment is safe, warm and responsive.

Pre-Toddler Program (ages 1-2 years old)
Our pre-toddler program has a ratio of 1 caregiver to 5 children with a room capacity of 10 children. We provide opportunities for children to explore and socialize with others. Children are encouraged learn at their own pace and to gain a sense of independence. Through play, we practice new skills and offer many interesting objects to examine, explore and direct their developing curiosity. Language rich experiences are provided throughout the day.

Toddler Program (ages 2-3 years old)
Our toddler program has a ratio of 1 caregiver to 7 children with a room capacity of 14 children. We believe in providing a developmentally appropriate learning experience through active exploration and movement both indoors and out. The children are offered varied experiences to enhance their rapidly developing language skills through books, music, finger plays, nursery rhymes and story time. Fine motor activities are provided through sorting activities, play dough, block building, painting, creative art experiences and manipulatives. We prepare the environment to allow predictability and repetition to enhance learning. Through play, daily routine and planned learning experiences, we assist children in developing their skills and independence.

Full Day Preschool Program (ages 3-5 years old)
In our full – day preschool classrooms, room capacity is 24 children with a ratio of 1 caregiver to 12 children. Navy programs offer a multi-age grouping of 3 to 5 year olds with teachers who are trained to individualize and enhance each child’s development, helping the child scaffold in skills and experiences.  In a multi-age setting, children are free to develop their social and emotional skills based on individual progress while learning how to actively participate in a cooperative and collaborative group setting. Pre-academic skills are offered through developmentally appropriate planning and each child is viewed as an active learner in the process.  Print-rich environments, with phonemic practice opportunities, STEM experiences, gross motor skill development and socio-dramatic play opportunities

 
CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOME PROGRAMS
Child Development Homes are an alternative to center-based care for children 6 weeks through 12 years. Child Development Homes assist parents by providing a warm, family setting in which children can participate in developmentally appropriate learning activities as well as home-life experiences.

The Child Development Home program is offered through the Army Certified Family Child Care Program. For more information, on Family Child Care Homes or to become  provider in your home call Army Child and Youth Services at 831-242-7765.

TECH CONNECTION TEEN & YOUTH CENTER (MONTEREY)

The Tech Connection Teen & Youth Center offers a variety of “out of school” programs for youth attending Kindergarten – 12th grade, designed to enhance rather than duplicate the school day.   The Tech Connection Teen & Youth Center is composed of three programs: School Age Care, Teen Programs, Youth Sports & Fitness.  A variety of programs are offered throughout the year to enhance and support the military/DOD experience in Monterey. The Tech Connection/Teen and Youth Center is a proud member of the Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H affiliate.  Programmed activities include the Navy Core Programming Areas of Character & Leadership, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Health & Life skills, Career & Education, The Arts, and Technology.  Our goal is to support your youth’s development by offering high-quality programs and building positive relationships with peers and caring adults.

MODIFIED PROGRAM UPDATE

Due to a staffing shortage with the Navy Child & Youth Program. We will continue to adapt its operations as necessary to meet both the Navy’s mission and family requirements while ensuring the children in our care and our professionals are healthy and safe. We continue to strive to reopen all our programs to full operation.                                                

The following changes have been implemented until we return to full operation:

• Building Hours and Facility Access: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Programs
  • Sports Programs – All Programs CLOSED

SCHOOL AGE CARE (GRADES K-7TH)

Fee-Based program offering daily before and/or after school care for military/DOD Dependents who are current attending grades Kindergarten – 7th grade.  (Transitional Kindergarten not eligible). Summer Camp eligibility is determined by the most recent school grade level completed.  This program is designed to meet the needs of school-aged youth in the hours before and after school.  Before and After School Programs offer parents peace of mind by providing a safe and supportive place for children and youth to engage in activities that promote and develop positive values, community contribution, reinforce educational skills, promote physical fitness and explore career development.  A variety of care options are available to suit parents’ needs. 

CARE OPTIONS

Before School: Care provided before-school daily 6 to 8 a.m. Counselors provide walking transportation from the Youth Center to La Mesa Elementary School. Breakfast is served at 7 a.m. Fees are based on Total Family Income, due twice monthly on the 1st and 15th of each month. 

After School: Care provided after-school daily 2:25 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 12:50 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Counselors provide walking transportation from La Mesa Elementary School to the Youth Center. Snack is served at 3 pm daily. Fees are based on Total Family Income, due twice monthly on the 1st and 15th of each month.

Before & After School: A combination of both Before-School and After-School services. Fees are based on Total Family Income, due twice monthly on the 1st and 15th of each month.

Weekly Camps: Full-day care provided on a weekly basis, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the year during the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District school break weeks and during the summer. Morning snack (9 am), lunch (12 pm), and afternoon snack (3 pm) are provided. Activities include athletics, arts, science, drama, field trips, and special events.  Summer Camp eligibility is determined by the most recent school grade level completed.  Weekly Camp Fees are based on Total Family Income, due on the first day of each camp week. 

To Request Care: Go to www.militarychildcare.com to create an account and request care. Offers for care are priority-based from the waitlist. This is a limited-space waitlist program, requests for care are not guaranteed placement. If available, affirmative offers only will be made via email notification from MilitaryChildCare.com.

Hourly Care: Care provided on a space-available basis during program hours listed above. Families can make reservations 30 days in advance for up to 10 hours per week, as space is available. Fees are $8 per hour. 

To Register: Visit the Family Enrollment Page https://elibrary.cnic-n9portal.net/familyenrollment/youth-programs/SAC/ download the forms for “Hourly Care Youth” or contact Youth Center for more information.

Location: 1222 Leahy Rd., Bldg. 444, NSA Monterey, CA 93940

Phone Number: 831-656-2127