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 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 go to Military Child and Youth First.
There are 3 easy steps to follow to "Request for Care":
1. Log onto site and create your user name and password
2. Search for the type of care that best fits your needs and create a profile containing information about your family
3. Select one or more options and then submit the Request for Care.
* Registration -- Documentation needed:
1. Military ID
2. Child's birth certificate
3. AF Form 1181 for each child
4. Child's updated shot record, including seasonal flu shot
5. AF Form 357, if you are a single parent or dual military couple
6. Written notification of special care required and/or allergies
School Age Program
* The School Age Program at the 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.
Family Child Care
* This program offers a list of family child care providers residing in military family housing. 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/Parents' Night Out
* 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 the Child Development Center and the 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.
* In conjunction with Give Parents a Break Night, the Child Development Center (ages 6 wks-5) and 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 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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