General Info
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
- 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Family Child Care Hours
Monday – Friday(For Child assistance)
- 8 AM – 9 PM
More Info
We are open the 1st Saturday of each month for Date Night from 6:30-11:30 p.m. with a minimum of 15 people signed up by Wednesday. Payment must be made by the Thursday prior to Date Night.
Welcome to the Altus Air Force Base Child Development Center.
Our Child Care Facility is Department of Defense (DoD) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) certified.
Eligibility
Active duty military, government employees and retired military are eligible to use the Child Development Center for the care of their children. Eligible patrons may use the Child Development Center for the care of their family members ages six weeks through five years of age. Prior to admission, an AF Form 1181 (Child Care Permanent Record Form) must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian. Current and up-to-date shot records are required for all children before registering.
Staff
The Child Development Center Staff members are a well-trained, caring group of people in a caring profession. All program assistants at the Child Development Center do their very best to provide a nurturing atmosphere for your children.
The staff members are trained in:
- Early childhood development
- Pediatric first aid and CPR
- Fire prevention and safety procedures
Many of the employees of the center have exceeded the Air Force requirements for training by completing their:
- Child Development Associates Credential
- College course work in early childhood development
- Associates/Bachelors degrees
