Child Development Center-Beale AFB

The Beale AFB Child Development Center was recently recertified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The center, located in the main base area, has the capacity to provide care for 304 children 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

Programs Offered

Following is a list of some programs available at the CDC:

Full-Day Care - This program offers full-time care, Monday through Friday on a permanent basis. A contract is available to ensure continued enrollment at the center.

Hourly Care - Provided on a space-available basis to those needing occasional care between the hours of 6:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parents needing hourly care must call in advance to make reservations, which are based on availability. Hourly care patrons must provide shot records and AF Form 1181 prior to the requested day of care.

Costs

All Fees are in accordance with the Department of Defense guidelines and are based on Total Family Income (TFI). A sliding scale is used for fees. CDC fees cover quality child care, meals, and snacks which include (breakfast, lunch, afternoon, and evening snacks).

Eligibility

Active Duty and DoD civilian employed parents are given a higher priority for enrollment for full-day and part-day care. Local commanders may give single parents and dual military higher priority than other families. A policy has been established and implemented to terminate, within a reasonable time, the enrollment of children in families where the spouse is no longer employed, actively seeking employment, or is no longer a full-time student, if there is a waiting list. Full-time students who are enrolled for a minimum of 12 semester hours during the school year and 6 semester hours during the summer or the equivalent quarter hours, parents who are self-employed, or who telecommute are considered employed.

Registration

Personnel relocating to Beale AFB who have a need for child care services should visit website to register and request child care either at the CDC, Youth Center, or in a Family Child Care (FCC) home.

Beale’s state-of-the-art Child Development Center provides accommodations for 304 children. The Family Child Care program for in-home daycare offers professional and safe care in a home environment. Family Child Care is available for drop-ins and part-time and full-time care.