Childcare
Child Development Home (CDH) Program
The Child Development Home (CDH) program is a Navy-wide program designed to train, license, and support family members of military sponsors interested in providing child-care in their homes both off base and in government housing. Each home is inspected monthly to ensure compliance with program requirements. Certification is transferable from base to base with minor re-qualifying requirements.
Providers receive training in Child Growth and Development, Child Abuse and Prevention, Fire/Safety Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Health, Nutrition, Food Sanitation, etc. They are also certified in CPR and First Aid. CDH providers attend required on-going two-hour monthly training classes to expand their knowledge in child development practices and enhance professional growth.
Programs Offered
Each CDH provider is an independent business person responsible for offering full-time, part-time and hourly care to children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Other programs available through the CDH program include:
- Extended Hours care
- Weekend care
- Before and After school care
- Special Needs care
- Part Day - Preschool
- Part Day - School Age
Costs
The CDH program offers the direct cash subsidy payment program to offer affordable child-care to active duty military families. Parents of full-time children enrolled in the CDHP will pay a fee based on their total family income.
If you are interested in becoming a CDH provider or enrolling your child in the program please call the CDH office at 518-886-0200 x161.
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