Youth Activities Center (YAC)
Child Development Center I
Child Development Centers (CDCs) provide full- and part-day early care and education (ECE) services for children ages 6 weeks through preschool (or until the child enters kindergarten) in a center-based learning environment.
All centers are accredited or pursuing accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Center also holds Department of Defense certification and participates in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program for breakfasts, lunches and afternoon snacks.
CDC professionals use The Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies to provide developmentally appropriate activities that nurture children socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually to reach child development milestones and school readiness skills.
Eligibility
CDC facilities are open to children of active-duty service members, active reservists, Department of Defense employees and DoD contractors. The sponsor must provide proof of eligibility and employment.
APPLY FOR CHILD CARE
Military families seeking child care within Naval District Washington can make a request online at MilitaryChildCare.com. MilitaryChildCare.com is a DoD, centralized website which allows families to search for and request care, manage their requests, and update their profile online, making it easier to find child care. Simply create an account online at MilitaryChildCare.com. Then search the system for the child care options that best fit your needs and submit your request(s). The program will contact you when space becomes available.
To get started, visit MilitaryChildCare.com. For questions/support, call 855-696-2934.
Make payments, hourly care reservations and so much more online through CYP Online Services! Hourly care is available on a first-come, first-served basis for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. The cost is $8 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. New patrons must complete a registration packet before using the online system. Download a registration packet here or pick one up at your local center.
Child Development Center II
Child Development Centers (CDCs) provide full- and part-day early care and education (ECE) services for children ages 6 weeks through preschool (or until the child enters kindergarten) in a center-based learning environment.
All centers are accredited or pursuing accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Center also holds Department of Defense certification and participates in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program for breakfasts, lunches and afternoon snacks.
CDC professionals use The Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies to provide developmentally appropriate activities that nurture children socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually to reach child development milestones and school readiness skills.
Eligibility
CDC facilities are open to children of active-duty service members, active reservists, Department of Defense employees and DoD contractors. The sponsor must provide proof of eligibility and employment.
APPLY FOR CHILD CARE
Military families seeking child care within Naval District Washington can make a request online at MilitaryChildCare.com. MilitaryChildCare.com is a DoD, centralized website which allows families to search for and request care, manage their requests, and update their profile online, making it easier to find child care. Simply create an account online at MilitaryChildCare.com. Then search the system for the child care options that best fit your needs and submit your request(s). The program will contact you when space becomes available.
To get started, visit MilitaryChildCare.com. For questions/support, call 855-696-2934.
Make payments, hourly care reservations and so much more online through CYP Online Services! Hourly care is available on a first-come, first-served basis for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. The cost is $8 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. New patrons must complete a registration packet before using the online system. Download a registration packet here or pick one up at your local center.
Child Development Homes
CDH providers offer a variety of care and services. Many CDH providers offer care for multi-age groups. However, providers cater to specific age groups only such as infants. CDH care options may include full- or part-time care for days, nights and weekends; hourly care on a space-available basis; emergency care; respite care; extended hours; and special needs care.
Hourly Care
Hourly care is available on a first-come, first-served basis for children 6 weeks to 12 years old for intermittent, short-term child care. The cost is $8 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. Reservations and payment for care can be made online at https://myffr.navyaims.com/
School Liaison
The School Liaison works to connect commanders, educators and parents. They serve as the subject matter experts for K-12 education issues. The primary function is to provide transition support to DoD-eligible families with school-age children to ensure smooth transitions between schools and positive educational experiences. The School Liaison can provide numerous resources to assist families, educators and commands in their efforts to create positive and supportive educational environments for military children. Click here to download the Navy School Liaison Directory.
Click here to Download the School Liason Newsletter
Navy School Liaison Officers Provide Seven Core Services to Assist Families:
- School Transition Services (PCS Cycle): School Liaison assists families with school transfers and help “level the playing field” for military children and youth.
- Deployment Support: School Liaison connects educators with the Navy deployment support system to inform them about the cycles of deployment and the tools available to assist educators in working with Navy children.
- Command, School, Community Communications: School Liaison serves as subject-matter experts for installation commanders on K-12 issues, helping to connect command, school and community resources.
- Home School Linkage and Support: School Liaison assists Navy families by gathering and sharing information on home schooling issues, policies and legislation from local school districts, and help leverage Navy Child and Youth Programs resources to support these families.
- Partnerships in Education (PIE): PIE creates a volunteer network of resources to support installation and community members who have a vested interest in the success of all youth. The role of the School Liaison in the PIE program is to serve as a conduit between Navy commands, schools, and CYP to establish relationships among the individuals and organizations involved in PIE initiatives such as “Adopt-A-School,” Career Day speakers, “Saturday Scholars,” and job Shadowing.
- Post-Secondary Preparations: School Liaison leverages installation and school resources to provide graduating military connected students with access to post-secondary information and opportunities.
- Special Needs System Navigation: School Liaison provides information about installation and community programs and services, make referrals to the Exceptional Family Member Program, and offer assistance in navigating the administrative systems within local education agencies.
Permanent Change of Station
If your family is planning a PCS move, don’t forget to formally withdraw your child(ren) from their school. In most cases, you will receive a withdrawal or transfer packet with important information from your child’s school file that will make it easier to enroll in the new school. For more tips on how to make school transitions as smooth as possible, contact the school liaison officer.
Moving OCONUS with school aged children? DoDEA’s online registration system allows parents to pre-register their dependents for school in a secure online environment. This system is also beneficial in providing the receiving schools with advance awareness of student enrollment. Pre-register your child for school today through the online registration system.
The Non-DoD Schools Program (NDSP) provides support and funding for the education of authorized command-sponsored dependents of military members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees assigned to overseas areas where no DoDEA school is available within the commuting area. At these locations, DoDEA supports a variety of options for children ranging from home school programs to public or private schools. Approval for the enrollment of an eligible minor dependent of a DoD sponsor must be obtained from DoDEA NDSP office prior to enrolling a child in a non-DoD school. Enroll your child today using this online registration system for NDSP.
Youth Sponsorship Program
Click here to read a welcome letter from the Naval Support Activity South Potomac School Liaison.
For our elementary, preteen, and teen community, the Youth Sponsorship Program adds in an element of social support. We strive to make contact with youth before they move, so when they arrive, we can immediately connect them with peers who are already participating in the installation, school, or community programs. Connect through your School Liaison for School-Based Programs and your Youth Program for installation programs. Please e-mail slo.nsasp.fcm@navy.mil to request a Youth Sponsor.
Resources
Local School Information |
Transition Assistance |
Post-Secondary Support |
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School Listings for Local Area | Checklist for School Moves | College Planning Timeline |
Registration Information | Helping Children with Change | College and Career Search |
Graduation Requirements | Homework Help and Study | Test Preparation |
Home Schooling | Youth Sponsorship | Paying for College |
Dahlgren NSF SLP web Useful Links
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Military Child Care: www.militarychildcare.com
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Defense Department School Liaison Program Contact Info, Phone Numbers & Address MilitaryINSTALLATIONS (militaryonesource.mil)
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Children’s Compact Commission: www.mic3.net
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Military One Source – Pre-K – 12 Education: Information: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-and-employment/pre-k-12-education
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Department of Defense Education Activity: www.dodea.edu
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Free Online Homework Help: www.tutor.com
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Special Education: www.specialedconnection.com
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Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov/
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Navy Exceptional Family Member Program: Exceptional Family Member Program (navy.mil)
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Anchored4Life: Anchored4Life - A Peer-to-Peer Club For Youth
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Military Impacted Schools Association: https://militaryimpactedschoolsassociation.org/
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Navy MWR: www.NavyMWR.org
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Navy Child and Youth Programs: https://www.navycyp.org/
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Homeschooling Legal Defense Association: www.hslda.org
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Find school information worldwide at this official source for installation and local information: https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/
School-Age Care
School-Age Care program provides before- and after-school activities and day camps for children in Kindergarten to 12 years of age. The program is designed to enhance, rather than duplicate, the school day by providing nutritional snacks, arts, crafts, computer access, stimulating learning experiences and fun recreational activities. It is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club of America and offers 4-H programs. The program is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
Holiday & Summer Camps
Camps are full-day programs and are offered when schools are not in session.
Eligibility
The SAC program is available to children of active-duty service members, active reservists, Department of Defense employees and DoD contractors. The sponsor must provide proof of eligibility and employment.
Teen Program
Teen Programs are recreational programs that provide quality “out-of-school” activities for pre-teens and teens. The programs provide important social/emotional growth opportunities that focus on character development, leadership skills, communication and self-esteem.
The mission of the Navy's Youth Sponsorship program is to alleviate educational disruptions by empowering all youngsters through a stream of continuous support. The program provides stability, academic learning, a connection between school and peers, and support to produce competent citizens. It identifies and reaches out to incoming/outgoing youth to help them adjust to their new surroundings.
Eligibility
The Youth Sponsorship program is available to children of active-duty service members, active reservists, Department of Defense employees and DoD contractors. The sponsor must provide proof of eligibility and employment.
YOUTH SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
For our elementary, preteen, and teen community, the Youth Sponsorship Program adds in an element of social support. We strive to make contact with youth before they move, so when they arrive, we can immediately connect them with peers who are already participating in the installation, school, or community programs. Connect through your School Liaison Officer for School-Based Programs and your Youth Program for installation programs. CLICK HERE to request a Youth Sponsor.
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Teen Program Registration
Complete each of the forms below and return to the Youth Center for processing.
- Registration Form
- Permission Statements Form
- Health Information Form
- Internet & Screen Based Media Agreement
- Text Messaging Consent Form
- Code of Conduct