Childcare
Child Care Community-Resource and Referral
100 East Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone 717-245-3801 / 800-424-2246
Phone (DSN) 312-242-3801
Fax 717-245-4615
Fax (DSN) 312-242-4615
Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat and Sun - Closed
Holidays - Closed
Child Care
Child Development Center (CDC)
The Moore Child Development Center, located in Building 455, provides child care programs for children from six weeks through five years of age. The center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is DoD certified. All programs are designed to meet the social, emotional, and developmental needs of all children, regardless of the length of time they spend in the Center. A reasonable balance between active play and quiet activities is pursued as is a balance between indoor and outdoor activities. A food service program, under the auspices of USDA, provides balanced meals/snacks for all children in care.
Hours of Operation
The center is open 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Telephone: 717-245-4745 / DSN 312-242-4745.
Programs Offered
In addition to the full day and hourly care programs, the Center offers a part-day Preschool program to children ages three to five. Two classes are held during the school year (September through May). Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday classes are available, 8:15-11:15 a.m.
Hourly care is by reservation on a space available basis.
Costs
Fees are determined according to total family income and are based on a sliding scale.
Registration
Children must be registered with Child Development Services before care is provided at the center. For more information call Central Registration at 717-245-3801 or 245-3701.
Family Child Care (FCC)
FCC is a professionally managed network of individuals providing child care in their government quarters. All FCC providers receive a minimum of 40 hours of training prior to certification. Training includes:
- First Aid and CPR
- Child Growth and Development
- Health, Sanitation and Nutrition
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Reporting and Prevention of Child Abuse
- Special Needs Awareness
- Childhood Communicable Diseases
- Medication Administration
- Parent and Public Relations
- Business Practices
- Regulations and SOPs
FCC quarters are inspected by Fire, Safety and Environmental Health personnel prior to provider certification. Providers receive on-going in-service training and their homes and programs are monitored on a regular basis. All providers are enrolled in the USDA food program and comply with their guidelines in providing nutritious meals.
FCC is a child care option for sponsors preferring a home atmosphere. Extended hourly care is available. Siblings can be in care in the same FCC home. Providers offer full-day and hourly care to children ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age.
All children must be centrally enrolled with Child Development Services (CDS). Registration packets are available at 610 Butler Road, Carlisle Barracks. Patrons make registration appointments by calling 717-245-4747. If care is not immediately available, patrons requesting full-day care will be placed on a waiting list. Patrons will be offered a space in order of their eligibility and date of application. Hourly care is by reservation.
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