Child Care

Three centers on base provide care for children six weeks through five years of age. Programs include full-day and hourly child care for children in both Child Development Centers. For more information call CDC I 702-652-4241, CDC II 702-652-1114 and CDC III 702-652-5885.

Licensed Family Child Care homes are available. Call the Family Child Care office at 702-652-4400.

The philosophy behind our curriculum is that young children learn best by doing. Learning is not just repeating what someone else says but requires active thinking and experimenting to find out how things work and to learn firsthand.

Play provides the foundation for academic or "school" learning. It is the preparation children need before they learn highly abstract symbols such as letters (which are symbols for sound) and numerals (which are symbols for numerical concepts). Play enables us to achieve the key goals of our early childhood curriculum.

Eligibility - All dependents, ages 6 weeks through kindergarten, of active duty/DOD civilian employees, may use the Child Development Program in accordance with Air Force priorities.

To register for child care at Nellis AFB, please go to Military Childcare.com Website

There are 3 easy steps to follow to "Request for Care":

1. Log onto site and create your username and password
2. Create a profile containing information about your family then search for the type of care that best fits your needs.
3. Select one or more program options and then submit the Request for Care.

Registration - Documentation needed:

• Military ID
• AF Form 1181 for each child
• Child's updated shot record, including seasonal flu shot
• Written notification of special care required and/or allergies

If you have any questions for the Child Development Centers, their numbers' are:

• CDC 1 5085 John Chapman Parkway, building 2966 702-652-4241, Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• CDC 2 5089 John Chapman Parkway, building 2967 702-652-1114, Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• CDC 3 4207 Duffer Drive, building 600 702-652-5885, Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

School Age Program

The School Age Program at the Youth Center provides high-quality before and after school care for children in ages 5yrs through 12 yrs. The School Age Program is accredited through the Council on Accreditation. It provides a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn and have fun without interference. The program also offers a summer camp program and provides full day care during winter and spring breaks. For registration, you will need: Military ID, AF Form 1181, child's updated shot record including seasonal flu shot, and written notification of special care required and/or allergies.

The number for the Nellis AFB Youth Center is: 702-652-9307

Family Child Care

This program offers a list of family childcare providers residing both on and off base. You may obtain a list of certified providers at the Family Child Care Office. For more information about Family Child Care or on becoming a Family Child Care provider, call 702-652-4400, DSN: 312-682-4400.

Child Care for PCS

For active-duty Air Force personnel, the Air Force Aid Society pays for 20 hours of childcare, per child, at the losing installation and again at the gaining installation. Take a copy of your orders to the Military & Family Readiness Center to receive a Child Care for a PCS certificate of eligibility.

Give Parents a Break Program

This program offers childcare for families with deployed sponsors or families under stress. Referrals are made by Military & Family Readiness Center. This program is funded by Air Force Aid and is offered the first Saturday of each month, for up to 6 hours at the Child Development Center and the Youth Center. Parents are able to take the time to handle personal business, grocery shopping, etc. with a peace of mind that their young ones are being well taken care of.

Parents' Night Out

In conjunction with Give Parents a Break Night, the Child Development Center (ages 6 wks-5) and Youth Center (ages 5-12) offer Parents' Night Out which is fee-based. For more information and registration requirements, contact the appropriate childcare center.