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Children, Youth and Teen Program (CYTP)
The Children, Youth and Teen Program encompasses all aspects of childcare and provides high quality developmental and recreational programs for children six weeks to eighteen years. All of our programs are designed to assist active duty and DOD personnel in balancing the competing demands of family life, mission accomplishment, and to improve the economic viability of the family unit. |
Congratulations on choosing an early childhood program for your child that is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC administers the largest and most widely recognized accreditation systems for all types of early childhood programs and child care centers. NAEYC is the nation's largest organization of early childhood educators.
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What is accreditation?
Early childhood programs accredited by the NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Program Accreditation have voluntarily undergone a comprehensive process of internal self-study, invited external professional review to verify compliance with the Criteria for High-Quality Early Childhood Programs, and been found to be in substantial compliance wit the criterial. The criteria can be found on NAEYC's website at www. naeyc.org/accreditation.
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Resource and Referral Program
Resource and Referral (R&R) serves as a one stop shop for meeting childcare needs. Resource and Referral provides childcare information, referrals and assistance in locating appropriate, affordable and accessible childcare and recreational programs in the local area, both on and off base. Contact us for program information and registration. Our office is in the Child Development Center, Bldg. AS 1000.
Child Development Center The MCAS New River Child Development Center (CDC) offers the following programs for eligible patrons: |
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Full Day Childcare
Childcare for children six weeks to five years of age. The Child Development Center’s hours are 0600 - 1800, Monday through Friday.
Part Day Preschool
A part day preschool program is available for children age three to five. These programs offer either two-day (Tuesday & Thursday) or three-day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) programs and operate from 0830 - 1130 from August to May.
Hourly Childcare
Hourly childcare services are available for children six weeks to five years of age. Services are offered on a space available basis, with reservations being accepted up to one week in advance.
Special Function Childcare
Units and organizations aboard MCAS New River may request childcare services for special events and functions. To set up special function childcare, contact the Resource and Referral Office or the Child Development Center director. We offer several options to meet the needs of our customers. The Child Development Center contracts directly with units/organizations for special function childcare. All staffing costs incurred will be billed to the responsible unit/organization/squadron
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Short Term Alternative Child Care (STACC)
Childcare provided after hours at the Child Development Center or at an approved on site location when parents are participating in an event at the same location. (Providing STACC services during CDC hours of operation is contingent upon availability of staff).
Support for Child Care in Unit Settings (CCUS)
Provides units with equipment and supplies when they are utilizing volunteers to provide childcare for their function or brief.
Special Function Child Care
Childcare contracted by a unit/organization that is provided within the Child Development Center outside normal hours of operation. |
Family Child Care
Parents who wish to contract for in-home care for their child(ren) may opt to utilize our Family Child Care Program. Family child care is provided in an on-base family housing unit, other than the child’s home, for one or more unrelated children for more than 10 childcare hours per week. A childcare hour is defined as the care of one child for one hour. Child Care services are permitted in all housing units. Providers are authorized by the Commanding Officer after completing a number of program compliance requirements. Each Family Child Care Home is a small business operated by the spouse of a military service member. Group sizes, determined by the age and development of the children served, are as follows: |
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Mixed Age Group Home: Mixed age group homes are limited to six (6) children, including the FCC Provider’s own children under the age of 8 years. FCC’s are limited to no more than two (2) infants under two (2) years of age (with only one child under two (2) months, with the exception of twins).
Infant/Pre-Toddler Home: Infant/Pre-toddler homes are limited to three (3) children, all of which must be under 24 months of age. A provider’s own children must be under 24 months and counted in the three (3) children present or over eight (8) years of age, and not counted.
School-Age Home: School-Age homes are limited to eight (8) children all of which have begun kindergarten or older. The provider’s own children must be of the same age range or older and will count in the ratio up to 12 years of age.
If you are interested in utilizing this program or becoming a certified family child care provider, the Resource and Referral office (449-5633) or the Family Child Care Office (449-5636) can provide more detailed information. |
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School-Age Care
The School Age Care Program is for children age six to twelve (grades K-6). This program is held at the Youth Activities Center and provides care before school, beginning at 0600, after school, until 1800, and on teacher workdays and school breaks from 0600 – 1800. Children can be dropped off at the Youth Activities Center in the mornings and the bus will take them to DeLalio Elementary School. The bus will bring them back to the Youth Activities Center in the afternoon until their parents pick them up (bus transportation is only provided for DeLalio Elementary School). Three care options are available for this program: 1) Before School care only and care during scheduled workdays 2) After School Care only and care during scheduled workdays 3) Before and After School care and care during school holidays. Care for winter and spring break are charged separately.
Summer Explosion
Summer Explosion is a summer program for children ages six to twelve (grades K-6; must have already completed kindergarten to be eligible), and requires separate registration from the School Age Care program and operates Monday – Friday from 0600 – 1800.
Open Recreation
The Youth Activities Center is open Monday through Saturday, and offers recreation programs for children ages six to seventeen. The Youth Activities Center utilizes different time frames for older and younger youth and provides a variety of recreational equipment to include video games, arts and crafts, pool tables, air hockey, computers, ping-pong tables, and board games.
Boys and Girls Club Programming: The Youth Activities Center is an affiliate of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Through this affiliation the Youth Activities Center offers Boys and Girls Club programming to include power hour, keystones, smart moves and a variety of other activities and educational opportunities.
Babysitter Training and Referral Service: The Youth Activities Center coordinates babysitter-training classes and maintains a referral list of trained babysitters aboard the air station.
Special Programs: The Youth Activities Center holds special events throughout the year. These events include day trips, dances, lock-ins, parties, instructional classes and educational classes. |
Respite Care
Respite child care services are available, free of charge, to families in crisis. Care is provided in the Child Development Center or an authorized Family Child Care home. Eligible patrons must contact their family readiness officer, unit commander, Naval Hospital physician/social worker, or New Parent Support Program nurse/social worker. They will then contact the administrator for Children Youth & Teen Programs or the MCAS Command Duty Officer to request approval for respite care. Respite care is available 24 hours a day and is usually for a short period of time to meet an immediate childcare need. Respite care is available for the following circumstances: |
- Medical emergencies
- Incapacitation of family member
- Recuperation from illness
- Hospitalization or surgery of service member or spouse
- Attendance at counseling sessions, Marriage Enrichment, or Parenting workshops
- Severe emotional pressure diagnosed by a mental health care provider
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Enhanced Extended Child Care
Enhanced Extended Child Care (EECC) is childcare provided by Family Child Care providers aboard MCAS New River, for children of Marines and their family members. This care is provided at no cost to the Marine or family member. EECC providers are contracted to provide care during and beyond normal duty hours to cover increased operational tempo, emergencies, or unexpected situations. EECC providers are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During normal working hours the central conduit for making decisions concerning eligibility for EECC would be the Family Child Care Director at 449-5636, and in his/her absence, the Children, Youth and Teen Program Administrator at 449-5637. In the evenings or on weekends the MCAS Command Duty Officer (CDO) at 449-6305 should make the decision regarding eligibility. |
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