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Parent Outreach Services

Child Care Options

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Sign up or update your CYS registration to access child care, youth programs, and family support services.

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Contact Us

View the contact information and hours for the Parent Outreach Services program.

Choosing the Right Care for Your Child

Military Families can get safe, flexible, high quality child care to fit their needs. Whether you want full-time care, part-time supervision, or occasional hourly care, we have programs designed for children of all ages.

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Types of Child Care Available 

Full-Time and Part-Time Care 

  • Child Development Centers (CDC). Full-day and part-day care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old in a structured, nurturing environment, and Strong Beginnings Pre-K (ages 4-5) also available 
  • Family Child Care (FCC). Small-group care in certified, on-post homes for children 4 weeks to 12 years old, offering flexible hours and sibling care
  • School Age Centers (SAC). Before- and after-school programs for kindergarten through 5th grade, including homework help, activities, and supervised play

Hourly and Short-Term Care **

  • Hourly Care. Flexible, short-term care for children while parents attend appointments or events
  • Parents on Site. Parent-led co-op programs providing supervised playgroups and babysitting services
    ** May not be available at some garrisons. Please visit your garrison's website or Parent and Outreach Services office.

School Age Care

  • Before- and After-School Programs. Supervised care for school children in grades 1-5, depending on school configuration, including homework time, sports, arts, and camps during school breaks. 
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Additional Resources

Get on the Camp Wait List

  • The Markham School Age Center (SAC) spring camp, summer camp and winter camp offers before- and after-care for children from kindergarten to 5th grade. To access the waitlist, visit MilitaryChildCare.com.
  • The Jane Anderson Youth Center summer camp is offered to grades 6 - 12. For more information on and to learn about registration, enrollment and to schedule your annual CYS registration, call Parent Central Services (PCS) at +1 (703)805-5555 or +1 (703)805-5556.

Ask Army Answers

  • Parent and Outreach Services
  • ATTENTION CYS PATRONS: Due to HVAC malfunction, Parent Central Services is operating on modified hours. Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri.: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (2:30 - 3:30 p.m. by appointment only) Wed.: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Hours:
    Monday
    7:00am-4:00pm
    Tuesday
    7:00am-4:00pm
    Wednesday
    7:00am-12:00pm
    Thursday
    7:00am-4:00pm
    Friday
    7:00am-4:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
    Federal Holidays
    Closed

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