Childcare
Family Child Care Coordinator
53204 Parsons Street
Building 337
McConnell AFB, KS 67221-3606
Phone 316-759-4222/4223
Phone (DSN) 312-743-4222/4223
Fax 316-759-3446
Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat and Sun - closed
Federal Holidays - closed
Child Development Center (CDC)
The McConnell Child Development Center is located on the main portion of the base. Several programs are established in order to provide a variety of services to parents, and to meet early childhood developmental needs of children six weeks through five years. Hourly child-care is provided on a space-available basis.
Specific guidelines are set by the Air Force, including caregiver/child ratios and staff training. Programs and nutritional requirements are strictly adhered to ensuring the well being of each child. Believing in the needs of the individual child, the center places children in five separate age groups to match their developmental levels. Child development programs are set up to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of all children, and to give them the protection and security they need while away from their parents. Age-appropriate activities include creative art, music, story time, language, dramatic play, large and small motor activities and special field trips.
The center participates in the Kansas Department of Education Child and Adult Care Food program, which ensures children have nutritious meals during their stay. There are 6 age specific playgrounds at the center.
Parents are invited to visit the center at any time to talk with the director and teachers about their children and the overall Child Development Center program.
Playgroup
Playgroup is designed to give children the opportunity to interact with their parents, other kids and adults while developing social and pre-academic skills. The activities are age appropriate for children birth to 5 years. Parents are encouraged and give opportunities to interact with their children and the other adults present in an informal setting. It is facilitated by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Playgroup is located in building 338. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. There are no fees or registration required to attend Playgroup. Call 316-759-1773 or 316-759-6020.
Baby Talk Playgroup
Baby talk playgroup is for children from birth to three years and is designed to help baby interact with other babies and gives parents a chance to meet other new parents. Baby talk meets every Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the playgroup center, building 338 and is facilitated by family advocacy. No fees or registration required. For more information contact 316-759-5772.
Family Child Care
Individuals wanting to be family child care providers:
- Training is free
- Utilize Family child Care Resource Center to Minimize Business Costs!
- Income May be subsidized by Air Force!
- Available to qualified: Southwind housing residents and state Licensed or Registered Providers who are active duty spouses or retired military member or spouse.
For more information about the Family Child Care program please contact the FCC coordinator at 316-759-5783. Office hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The best time for parent calls/appointments is 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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