Child Care

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Child and Youth Programs provide Child Development and recreational services for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. CDC 1 (202-767-2890) provides full day and part day care for children 6 weeks to Kindergarten.  The School Age Center provides care to children in kindergarten through seventh grade. Care is offered before and after school, and during non-school days (e.g. spring break and teacher work days) and summer vacations. School-age care programs may be located in Defense Department youth centers, school age care facilities, child development centers or in other suitable facilities. All programs are certified by the DOD and accredited by a national accrediting body, such as the Council on Accreditation.

consist of four basic types of care: Child Development Centers (CDCs), Child Development Homes (CDHs), School-age Care (SAC) and Youth and Teen Programs. CYP staff have received extensive training for childcare and are required to maintain continuing education to ensure the most up to date childcare can be provided.  All child care programs are open to Active Duty Service members, DoD civilians and contractors. Fees are based on total family income and vary for full-time care.

Naval Support Activity Washington Child Development Center is located in Building 413 at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling. Child Development Centers (CDC) provide full and part day child care. All centers are accredited or pursuing accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Programs Offered -- In addition to full-time weekly care, hourly care is generally available on a first-come, first served basis for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. 

Registration -- Parents must complete an application process in order to enroll their children in the Child Care Program. Application packets and information are available online through CYP Online Services. You may also contact CDC 1 (202-767-2890) for additional information. Items needed to complete the registration process include the following:

• ID card
• current shot records
• birth certificate
• health assessment
• Family Care Plan (Single Parents and Dual Military Couples)
• Recent Earning and Leave statement
• Complete registration card with parents telephone numbers and 3 emergency contacts
• USDA Food Form and Income Form
• Parent/Center agreement

Family Child Care (FCC) Homes on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB): 

In addition to the three child development centers on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, there are licensed family day care providers residing on base housing who can accommodate full-time care.

The Family Child Care program for in-home day care offers professional and safe care in a home environment. Family Child Care is available for children 6 weeks to school age and offers drop-in, part-time and full-time care.

Additional Information

All children using any of the above programs 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. 

Please contact the FCC coordinator with any questions or concerns: Office 202-284-4058/9