Child Development Center

Child Development Centers provide full- and part-day early care and education services for children ages 6 weeks through preschool (or until the child enters Kindergarten) in a center-based learning environment.

Both centers are accredited or pursuing accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Center also holds Department of Defense certification and participates in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program for breakfasts, lunches and afternoon snacks.

Early Learning Matters (ELM) Curriculum

The ELM curriculum offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate approach to meaningful learning for children from birth through five years. Features of ELM include:

a whole child focus on skills that bolster school readiness and life success;
developmentally sequenced activities that embed strategies for individualization;
evidence-informed, friendly-to-use resources for program staff and families; and
training tools to support direct care staff with different professional backgrounds.

Our program is committed to playful learning as the foundation of children’s development. The ELM curriculum incorporates learning through play across all settings and activities. Periods of open-ended play can support rich learning experiences, while adults guide children by extending and elaborating on their play. Each activity is intentionally designed to promote learning through play. For example, when children pretend to cook, they practice following instructions, measuring, counting, sharing, and caring for one another. All learning experiences, whether child-initiated or teacher-guided, allow children to explore, practice skills, and build knowledge through play.

Eligibility

CDC facilities are open to children of active-duty service members, active reservists, Department of Defense employees and DoD contractors. The sponsor must provide proof of eligibility and employment.

Apply for child care

Military families seeking child care within Naval District Washington may make a request online at MilitaryChildCare.com. MilitaryChildCare.com is a DoD, centralized website that allows families to search for and request care, manage their requests and update their profile online, making it easier to find childcare. Simply create an account online at MilitaryChildCare.com. Then search the system for the child care options that best fit your needs and submit your request(s). The program will contact you when space becomes available.

To get started, visit MilitaryChildCare.com. For questions, please call toll-free 855-696-2934.

Military Childcare In Your Neighborhood

MCCYN | MCC Central (disa.mil)

Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN) is a DoD and U.S. Coast Guard fee assistance program for eligible families who cannot access military-operated childcare due to distance or waitlists. With fee assistance, a portion of your childcare costs is paid to offset the costs of community-based care. This makes it easier for families to afford quality childcare from local community providers. To apply for MCCYN, you will have to create an account with MCC Home | MCC Central.

CYP online

Make payments, hourly care reservations and so much more online through CYP Online Services!

Hourly services

Hourly care is available on a first-come, first-served basis for children 6 weeks to 12 years old at a rate of $8.00/hour. The CDC is open from 6:00AM-6:00PM and hours available for request are unlimited. You may reserve slots no more than 30 days in advance. Contact either CDC 1(410-293-9390), CDC 2 (410-293-9380) or the Youth Center (410-293-9396) to request for Hourly Care. You will receive a registration packet that when completed and turned in, will allow us to register you in our system. You will have to verify your affiliation with Military (DoD: active duty, retired, reservation or civilian) to be eligible.

Once you have been registered in our system, you will be able to access your CYP Online Account to make your hourly reservations. Please use the link below to sign in.

CYP Online Services