Child Care

Child and Youth Services (CYS) is an essential family program that directly supports the military lifestyle and reduces the conflict between parental responsibilities and Soldier unit mission requirements. CYS is operated under the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Programs are supported by user fees and limited congressionally appropriated funding. The guidelines and minimum standards for the Army’s CYS program are directed by AR Child Development Services 608-10 dated Feb 1997, IMCOM CYS Regulation 608-10-1 dated 17 Mar 2020, DoDI 6060.02 and DoDI 6060.04 Youth Programs Policy.  CYS Services seeks to support three major elements: Children, Parents, Community and Command. 

To meet the needs of all three elements, eight major program components are offered: Full Day; Part Day and Hourly Care are offered and the Child Development Centers and Family Child Care Homes; Before and/or After School Care and Summer Camps are offered at School Age Centers and after school, Camps offered at Middle School/Teen Youth development programs.  Sports and Fitness programs; School Support Services (School Liaison Officers) and SKIES Unlimited Instructional Classes are also offered to all CYS registered children; Our CYS programs have received DoD certification.

Eligibility

Children of sponsors eligible to use Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) activities may use services provided by Child and Youth Services delivery system.

Registration

All participants in CYS Services Programs must be registered at CYS Parent Central Services (PCS) prior to enrollment in any CYS Center/Program.  Any registration updates must also must be done at the Parent Central Services offices: Schofield Barracks: 241 Hewitt Street, Bldg. 1283, 808-655-8380, 808-655-5314.  AMR: 154 Kauhini Rd. Building 1782, 808-833-5393.

Please present the following to register for any child care program:

• Proof of Eligibility (Military ID Card, DoD Civilian CAC Card, etc.)
• Birth Certificate or legal document showing child’s birth date
• Official Immunization record
• Names and phone numbers of three (3) Emergency notification Designees (other than parents)
• Health Screening Tool
• Current Health Assessment/Physical (may be submitted within 30 days of registration)
• Children with medical needs or other concerns may require additional paperwork.  Please contact PCS for more information.

Patrons may also initiate registration by creating an account online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil.  A PCS staff member will make contact to assist with the registration process within 24 hours of submission.

Fees

Fees are set according to DoD Policy. CYS Hawaii utilizes the High Cost fee structure; therefore, fees may be higher here than at other installations. Fees are based on Total Family Income (TFI) on a sliding scale per DoD Fee Policy. It is the responsibility of each sponsor to ensure that his/her CYS Services fee application reflects the most current information concerning TFI. Fee assessments are done at PCS at enrollment and annually thereafter.

Patron Discounts: Various discounts are granted for parent involvement and for families with more than one child enrolled in CYS programs (except hourly care). 

Waiting List

The CYS Outreach Services Director has overall responsibility for the compliance with waitlist policies and procedures.  Eligible patrons requiring child care at the Child Development Centers, School Age Centers or Family Child Care homes must utilize the secure Department of Defense website MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC). MCC provides a single gateway for patrons to find comprehensive information on military-operated or military-approved child care programs worldwide.  With MilitaryChildCare.com, patrons create an account and maintain a household profile that can be accessed at any time from any location.

The PCS Office provides technical assistance on the waitlist and enrollment procedures. 

Note for expecting parents: Parents who are expecting a baby may request care for the future through MCC.  The projected date that care will be needed can be changed at any time.

DOD Priorities for Child Care

Priority System: Priority for Care is administered by MCC based on eligibility requirements. Individual priority is verified at the time of enrollment and annually thereafter.

• Priority 1A.  Child Development Program Direct Care Staff
• Priority 1B.  Single/ Dual Active Duty Members (including Guard/Reserve on Active Duty or Inactive Duty Training Status) and Military Members with a Full-Time (defined as 30 hours per week or 100 hours per month) Working Spouse.
• Priority 1C.  Military members with a Part-Time Working Spouse or those with a Spouse Seeking Employment.
• Priority 1D.  Military Members with a Spouse Enrolled Full-Time in a Post-Secondary Institution.
• Priority 2.  Single/Dual Department of Defense Civilians with a Full-Time Working Spouse
• Priority 3.  Space Available. Active Duty/DoD Civilian with a Non-Working Spouse or Part-Time Student Spouse, DoD Civilian with a Part-Time Working Spouse, Gold Star Spouse, DoD Contractors, Deactivated Guard/Reserve Personnel, Other Federal Employees and Military Retirees. 

Hourly Care

Hourly care is intended for the family that needs care on an occasional basis. Enrollment requirements are to be met before child (ren) are able to utilize services.  Each patron pays for actual time reserved if time used is less. Patrons pay late fees if reservation is not extended in advance. Each patron will make their own reservations for their child (ren).  Reservations are accepted up to 30 days in advance of desired reservation date. Walk-ins are accepted on a space-available basis. Patrons may use up to 20 hours of hourly care per week. Cancellations will be made 24 hours prior to the reservation time. If cancellation of reservation is not received, parents will be charged for time reserved. Payment for non-cancellation must be made before further reservations will be accepted.  Payment for hourly care may be paid in advance or at the time that care is provided. Late fees will follow standard CYS late fee policies. Families needing regularly scheduled care should consider enrollment in a part-day program. The CYS Parent Central Services Office can assist in finding the best option for patrons. 

Number of Facilities

Child, Youth & School Services offers:

• Six (6) Child Development Centers
• Four (4) School Age Centers
• Two (2) Middle School/Teen Centers
• One (1) Family Child Care Office:  North side with 6 Home Providers and South side with 2 Home Providers

Respite Care

Respite care is available on a case by case basis. Point of Contact is CYS Parent Central Services, 808-655-0725, DSN 315-655-0725.

Six centers located within USAG-HI on the Island of Oahu. Programs include Full Day (6 weeks - 5 years), Part Day (3 - 5 years) and Hourly Care (6 weeks - 12 years). Schofield Barracks Parent Central Services Office: 808- 655-5314. Aliamanu Military Reservation Parent Central Services Office: 808 833-5393. Family Child Care program provides child care in a home setting for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Interested in learning more about the benefits of becoming a certified Family Child Care Provider? Call 808-655-8373 or 808-655-8321, or visit the Family Child Care website for more information.

The Family Child Care program provides quality child care in a warm, family-like home setting. This program serves children between the ages of 4 weeks to 12 years of age.

Family Child Care Providers must complete the following prior to providing child care in their home:

• Certification Process
• Background Checks
• Training Process
• Home Inspection 

For more information or interested about becoming a certified Family Child Care Provider, please call Family Child Care Office, Schofield at 808-655-8373 or 808-655-8321. DSN 315-455-8373.

The Child Development Centers of the USAG-HI are places of learning and nurturing for all of our children from birth to preschool. Utilizing the creative curriculum, our approach balances both teacher-directed and child-initiated learning, with an emphasis on responding to children's learning styles and building on their strengths and interests.

We provide opportunities for learning in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, technology, and personal hygiene and health. However, we never lose sight of the importance of children's social/emotional development. The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners.

Army Child Development Centers located on the Island of Oahu:

• Aliamanu Military Reservation CDC -- located at 114 Kauhini Road, Bldg 1783, Honolulu, Hawaii, Phone: 808-833-5102 or 808 833-5570
• Bowen CDC -- located at 1875 Lyman Road, Building 1875, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Phone: 808-655-1569 or 808 655-1570
• Fort Shafter CDC -- located at 462 Hase Drive, Building 900, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Phone: 808-438-1151
• Helemano Military Reservation CDC -- located at 327 Kuapale Road, Building 30, Wahiawa, Hawaii, Phone: 808-653-0724
• Peterson CDC -- located at 155 Tidball Street, Building 791, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Phone: 808-655-7106 or 808 655-1819
• Schofield Barracks CDC -- located at 2423 McMahon Road, Building 9098, Schofield Barracks, Phone: 808-655-7106 or 808-655-1819<

CDC Programs Offered

The CDC offers Full-Day, Part-Day, and Hourly Care services to meet the needs of the Soldiers and Families. Full-Day care is available for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age, Part- Day Program is offered to pre-school children 3-5 years of age.  Hourly Care Program is offered for children 6 weeks – 12 years that meet the needs of parents requiring child care on a drop in basis (1 to 20 hours per week).

SAC Programs Offered

Before School-- The program operates from 5:30 a.m. until the children are dropped off at school. A USDA approved breakfast is served, and a variety of self-directed activity choices are offered. 

After School -- The program begins when the children are picked-up at the school or arrive from school at the center. The program ends at 6:00 p.m. A USDA approved snack is served and a wide variety of directed and self-directed activity choices are offered. Activity choices include homework center, computer lab, outdoor and indoor games and play, music and dance, arts and crafts, physical fitness and sports and various nationally recognized programs from 4-H and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Before and After School-- A combination of the two previously mentioned programs with a standard monthly fee.

Full Day -- Full-day programs are offered from 5:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. during school vacations, inter-sessions, state holidays, teacher training days and waiver days. A USDA approved breakfast, lunch, and snack are served. Children in the After School or Before and After School programs are guaranteed a space in all full-day program days as part of their monthly fee. Children in just the Before School program or not currently attending a SAS program must register for full-day care on a space available basis and pay a separate daily rate. The same type of activity choices as After School, along with swimming and field trips, are offered.