CDC:
Our Vision: Army Child Development Centers are know as the "benchmark for the Nation" and we are committed to upholding this national statement, while supporting the families of the Fort Gordon community. The Fort Gordon Child Development Center will provide a consistent, safe, and  nurturing environment for children.   Our curriculum and age appropriate activities, will promote the social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive growth of your child.  All programs are staffed with competent, trained and nurturing Program Assistants and Education Technicians.

Our Services: Full day developmental programs offered for  infants, pre-toddlers, toddlers, and preschool children ages 4 weeks to 5 years of age.

Hourly care services, by reservation only to parents who need care on an intermittent basis for children ages 4 weeks to 12 years of age.

Pre-K:
GA lottery Funded Pre-K Program with certified teachers at no cost from 0800-1500. Before and After care available at a fee based on family income. Initial enrollment is based on lottery drawing in the spring. Thereafter, parents can enroll or be placed on waitlist at building 45400 46th St.

Eligibility:
4 years by 1 Sep of current school year
GA resident-Fort Gordon affiliated service members, civilians, and retirees. Please note that active duty will have priority.

Visit http://decal.ga.gov/ Bright From the Start Website for additional information.

Before and After - Pre-K and Kindergarten:
Must be registered through CYSS Central Enrollment fees based on total family income. Before School care is available at Child Development Center from 5:15am - 8:00am. After School services available at Pre-K building 45400 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

Transporation to and from schools on and off post based on space availability.

For more information contact:

Director
Pre-K

46th Street, Building 45410

(706) 791-1306 / 1398

MST:
The Fort Gordon Youth Services is an affiliate of the Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H. Our mission is to provide quality programming for youth ages 11-18 in the four service areas. These areas include sports, fitness, life skills, citizenship and leadership opportunities leisure and recreation activities, mentoring, intervention and support services. Through our affiliations, we provide several year round active clubs for teens to enjoy.

Clubs:

Keystone Club: For youth ages 14-18. Develops interest in the following areas: community service, leadership and development, education and career exploration, unity, free enterprise, and social recreation.

Torch Club: For youths ages 11-13. Develops interest in the following areas: community service, education, health, and fitness and social recreation.

4-H Club: Youth development program administered through the Land Grant college system. 4-H promotes "learning by doing."

Healthy Eating Club: Focuses on healthy eating habits, easy and safe cuisine from a myriad of cultures.

Photography Club: Encourages students to study black and white, color and digital photography.

FCC:
The U.S. Army Family Child Care (FCC) Program is one child care option provided to military family members, Department of Defense civilians and Department of Defense contractors through the Army Child, Youth & School Services (CYS). The FCC Program is provided by military family members or civilians working as independent contractors in individual housing units located on a military installation, in government-controlled housing off the installation or civilian housing off the installation.

FCC Homes have unique qualities making them the preferred child care choice for many families. Homes provide flexible hours, a comfortable family like setting, and activities based on real life experiences in the home and neighborhood. In FCC, siblings can stay together, younger and older children learn from each other in a small group setting, and school-age children can remain in a neighborhood setting.

Most homes offer full-day, part-day, and hourly care. Special services may include 24-hour and long-term care during mobilization and training exercises, evening and weekend care, and care for special needs children and mildly ill children. The flexibility of FCC providers is an asset in meeting the diverse work hours of military families.

Parents can expect to receive the same quality of care in an Army FCC home as in an Army Child Development Center or School-Age Program. FCC Providers receive the same training and support as CYS facility based staff. Each group of 25 to 40 providers is designated an FCC Network with its own Director and Trainer and managed like a "center without walls."

The capacity of the FCC Home is determined by size of the home and the ages of the children enrolled in the home. Generally the capacity in an FCC Home at any one time is six children including the providers own children who are enrolled in the program. Homes serving infant/toddlers exclusively (4 weeks to 2 years) can serve a maximum of three children. Homes serving school-age children exclusively (5 to 12 Years) can serve a maximum of 8 children.

FCC Providers and their homes meet specific requirements related to health, fire prevention, safety, and child development programming and are certified by the Installation. FCC Providers pass stringent background checks and inspections. FCC Homes are regularly visited and inspected by FCC, Child, Youth & School Services (CYS), and Installation representatives.

• CYS Referral Services
• Parent Education Classes
• Baby sitting training and referral
• Volunteer Coordination
• Assistance with Family Care Plans
• Kids on Site (KOS)
• Volunteer Child Care in Unit Settings (VCCUS)
• Special Interest programs
• Special Openings for unit functions
  
• Youth Sponsorship (pdf)

Parents' Day or Night Out:

• Meal will be served.
• Open to children, ages 6 weeks to 17 years old.
• All children who attend must be registered with Child and Youth Services.
• The cost is $15.00 per child.
• Fees may be paid at any CYS facility.
• Payment is due one week before PDO/PNO. No refunds.
• Pick up late fee: $1.00 per minute past a five minute grace period.
• Brochure (pdf)
• Call (706) 791-1305 for more information.

SAS:
The Fort Gordon School Age Services (SAS) Program is designed to accommodate children from 1st - 5th grade.  SAS encourages physical, emotional, and social development through the following service areas:

Sports and Fitness, Life Skills, Citizenship and Leadership Opportunities, Leisure and Recreation Activities, Mentoring, Intervention, and Support Services.

SKIESUnlimited:
Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration & Skills, is the framework for the Army’s Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS) instructional program. It consists of classes designed to complement and support the experiences children and youth have in Army CYSS and in schools. The goal of the SKIESUnlimited Program is to ensure predictability and consistency in the availability, affordability, and quality of the instructional classes offered. Children and youth who participate in the CYSS SKIESUnlimited instructional programs have the opportunity to enroll in various Schools to increase their Knowledge, be Inspired, Explore new activities and acquire new Skills. 

Sports & Fitness:
Child and Youth Services offers a variety of competitive sports leagues for both boys and girls throughout the calendar year.

Central Registration:
Children wishing to participate in any of the Child & Youth Services programs must register in the central registration system. Registration is FREE for all Child and Youth Services patrons.

To make your registration process easier, please have the following required documents with you at the time of your registration:

• Proof of eligibility (Military or Civilian ID Card, Legal Documentation of Guardianship)
  Children/youth eligible to use CYSS services are those under the legal guardianship of active duty military personnel, Appropriate Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF), Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, reservist on active duty, or during inactive personnel training, DoD contractors, and military retirees.
• Proof of immunizations (children/youth up to age 13)
• Childs Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate or Passport or DoD dependant ID card for child/youth
• LES or Pay voucher for both Parents (for fulltime child care or before and afterschool care)
• The Names and Phone Numbers of at least two emergency contacts.  (One must be local and able to pick up in an emergency)  Three emergency contacts must be on file within 30 days of registration

At the time of your registration you will be asked to complete the registration packet along with your signature:

• DoD form 2652, Application for DoD Child Care Fees
• USDA CACFP Enrollment Form
• DA FORM 7625-1, Special Needs Form

Registration Packet (pdf)

Within 30 days of registration you will need to bring to Central Registration or your CYSS Facility:

• Health Assessment / Sport Physical Form
  Health Assessment can be updated at re-registration for a total of three years – Sport Physical MUST be completed annually and turned at time of registration for sports. Sports registrations require proof of age (birth certificate or Military ID card)
• Single and Dual Military must have a Family Care Plan (DA Form 5305-R) turned into CER or facility with the designated short term care provider listed in CYMS.

For Re-Registration please bring for review shot records, current LES or pay stubs, review Health Certificate, new signatures  required on Special Needs Form (if applicable), USDA and DoD Fee form.