Child Development Centers

How to Get Started

Families seeking child care are required to submit their requests through MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC).

To initiate a request, families must first create an account with MilitaryChildCare.com, log in, and complete their household profile using the steps outlined in the link below.

Full Time Child Care

Curriculum:

All CDCs use the Early Learning Matters (ELM) curriculum as the primary classroom curriculum. ELM is based on the latest research on child development and best practices in early education and care. ELM offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate approach to meaningful learning for all children.

• Whole child focus on skills that bolster school readiness and life success
• Developmentally sequenced activities that embed strategies for individualizing
• Evidence-informed, friendly-to-use resources for classroom staff and families

At the heart of the ELM curriculum are activity plans that build on children's pathways of development in five infant/toddler areas and eight preschool areas. The plans support growth and development with a range of active learning opportunities that include careful attention to differences in children's abilities and interests.

Accreditation & Certification:

CDCs are required to be nationally accredited and must pass an annual Department of Defense inspection to obtain a certificate to operate. 

Hourly Child Care

• Hourly child care may be available on your installation for an hourly rate per child.

• Hourly child care does not require parents to make a request on militarychildcare.com.

• Parents need to complete and submit the CDC packet and provide the necessary supporting documents to register their child.

• This service is provided based on space availability or may not be offered at your installation.

• Contact your local installation's CDC for availability.

Forms

​The following forms are required for registering for child care.

Filling out pdf forms while using a government computer can be limited and recommend using a personal computer.

Please contact your local CDC with any questions, difficulties, or concerns you may have.

• CYP Registration Form

• CYP Health Assessment Form

• CYP Non-Medicated Topical Products Form

• Application for Department of Defense Childcare Fees

Download the files and save them to a folder on your MAC or Windows computer. Make sure to open the file from the new location. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please visit Adobe to download it for free.

PCSing?

• Connect with community resources and learn valuable information through the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills (L.I.N.K.S.) office.

• Contact the Information, Referral, and Relocation office for answers to your questions and information about services and programs offered to military families throughout the military community.

• Ensure a smooth transition between schools by contacting the School Liaison Program.

• Visit usmc-mccs.org for MCCS events, services and support for you and your family.

• Follow your local MCCS Facebook and Instagram to stay connected to your military community and learn about events, resources and programs offered.

• When your family receives PCS orders, visit MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC) to submit a new request for child care at the next duty station. This request will place your child on the waitlist, prior to arrival.

Careers with Child & Youth Programs

Are you looking for a career working with children and youth? You can help shape our country’s youth while their families serve. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) has openings for directors and assistant directors, training and curriculum specialists, and direct care staff working with children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years old.

CYP Employees will receive a 50% discount to the first child enrolled at the Child Development Center (CDC) and School Age Care (SAC) Programs. If an employee has more than one child enrolled, a sibling discount of 20% will be provided to each additional child.

MCCS offers competitive pay and benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid leave, retirement, 401K benefits and tuition assistance. There are also many training, mentoring, professional development and advancement opportunities. Join the greater military community and come grow with us!