Child Development Center

• Cleanliness Standards that are on PAR with the Medical Clinic (Bathrooms/Accidents).
• 2-full-time custodians that deal with cleaning and accidents so care givers don’t have to avert their time and attention away to take care of those details and keep them up to AFI standards (standards that off base care may or may not live up to).
• Only Care center within a 50nm radius certified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• No additional Fees for Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, as well as no Registration Fees or Supply Fees.
• All employees are CPR/1st Aid certified and have undergone more extensive background checks.
• 2 Full-time Training & Curriculum Specialist
• Employees are CPR & First Aid certified and have undergone extensive background checks.

Columbus AFB CDC accepts children six weeks of age through five years (until they enter Kindergarten). Children of active duty, DoD/NAF civilian employees, contract personnel, and retirees may use the CDC. Children are enrolled in full time slots and drop-in care is available only on a space available basis. Hourly rates are applied for drop-in care.

The Center is available for “special openings” on weekends or evenings for special unit or group functions. Requests for a special opening must be made to the director in writing at least four weeks in advance of the date. The request must include the date the facility is needed, the hours, the number of children expected, and the ages of the children. A contact name and phone number must also be provided.

Part-Day Enrichment is a wonderful option for families who do not require full-time care, but still want their child to engage in social activities with other children. These programs are available for ages 3-5 years old and are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Click here for the link to register.

Go to Military Child Care: www.militarychildcare.com and create an account. The program will send the necessary information to the Child Development Center. When space is available for your child, you will receive notification through the military child care program. Your family will have 3 working days to respond.

DoD Child Abuse Hotline: 1.877.790.1197

Who are Military & Family Life Consultant?

• Masters or Doctorate level licensed consultants
• Available at no cost to assist children, parents, and staff
• Available to provide short-term, non-medical counseling to military children and families

Our Child and Youth Military & Family Life Consultant is available to offer a wide range of support to military families to include, but not limited to:

• Providing behavioral interventions
• Modeling behavioral techniques
• Providing feedback to staff and parents
• Deployment and Reunion adjustments
• Communication and social skills
• Emotion regulation skills
• Counseling for fear, grief, and loss
• Referrals for local resources for families and children

Consent forms must be on file with the CDC or Youth Center before services can be provided. All services are private and confidential with the exception of child abuse, neglect, domestic abuse, and other duty-to-warn situations.

For questions about MFLC services, the Columbus AFB Child and Youth MFLC can be reached at 662.435.1408