Childcare
Family Child Care Program
4211 Duffer Drive
Building 602
Nellis AFB, NV 89191
Phone 702-652-4400
Phone (DSN) 312-682-4400
Fax 702-652-4832
Fax (DSN) 312-682-4832
Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Holidays Closed
Child Care
Child Development Center (CDC)
Child care is not available at Creech AFB. Creech AFB personnel are authorized to use child care services at Nellis AFB. In addition, Creech AFB personnel may be eligible to use a subsidy program for child care off base. The Nellis AFB Family Child Care office can provide details on the program and eligibility. Their contact number is 702-652-4400 or DSN 312-682-4400.
Nellis Child Development Center (CDC)
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 visit the Military Child and Youth First website.
There are 3 easy steps to follow to "Request for Care":
- Log onto site and create your user name and password
- Search for the type of care that best fits your needs and create a profile containing information about your family
- Select one or more options and then submit the Request for Care.
Registration -- There is a Registration fee of $10. The child may be put on a waiting list for full time care. When a full time slot is available, this $10 will be applied to the weekly cost.
In addition, you will need:
- Military ID
- Child's birth certificate
- AF Form 1181 for each child
- Child's updated shot record, including seasonal flu shot
- AF Form 357, if you are a single parent or dual military couple
- Written notification of special care required and/or allergies
School Age Program
The School Age Program at the Nellis Youth Center provides high quality before and after school care for children in grades kindergarten through 12 yrs. The School Age Program is one of only three centers in the state of Nevada accredited through the National After School Association. 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, child's birth certificate, AF Form 1181, child's updated shot record including seasonal flu shot, AF Form 357 if you are a single parent or dual-military couple, and written notification of special care required and/or allergies. To register for child care, please visit theMilitary Child and Youth First website.
Family Child Care
This program offers a list of family child care providers residing in military family housing. To register for child care, please visit the Military Child and Youth First website. You may obtain a list of certified providers at the Child Development Center, Family Child Care Office and from the Airman and Family Readiness Center. 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 Airman & Family Readiness Center to receive a Child Care for a PCS certificate of eligibility.
Give Parents a Break Program
This program offers child care for families with deployed sponsors or families under stress. Referrals are made by base helping agencies such as the Airman & Family Readiness Center and First Sergeants. This program is funded by Air Force Aid and is offered the first Saturday of each month, for up to 6 hours at a Nellis Child Development Center and the Nellis 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 Nellis Child Development Center (ages 6 wks-5) and Nellis Youth Center (ages 5-12) offer Parents' Night Out which is fee based. For more information and registration requirements, contact the appropriate child care center.
Play Group
A playgroup for children ages 3-36 months is offered every Monday morning 10:00-11:00 am at the Youth Center. This opportunity is hosted by the Nellis Airman & Family Readiness Center, 702-652-3327. This provides a wonderful opportunity for children to interact while parents get a chance to chat.
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