Story by Patrick Griffith | 316th Wing | 02.25.2025
Jaiquez K. Smith learned his ABCs and numbers while attending a child development center on base 20 years ago. Now at 24, he’s teaching those same fundamentals as a child and youth program assistant at the same place his own early learning journey began....
Story by Britianie Teston | 377th Air Base Wing | 12.11.2024
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Families and leaders at Kirtland Air Force Base celebrated the opening of the base’s first new Family Child Care provider in six years during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 11....
Story by Jeffrey Grossi | 911th Airlift Wing | 09.27.2024
For many Airmen, balancing the demands of military service with family responsibilities presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to finding reliable childcare. The 911th Airlift Wing, recognizing the crucial role of family support in mission readiness, has ramped up efforts to address this concern. After communicating with Steel Airmen, the 911th AW's leadership and helping......
Story by Senior Airman Lauren Jacoby | 60th Air Mobility Wing | 09.24.2024
In an effort to further support military families, David Grant Medical Center announced the grand re-opening of Teddy’s Child Watch, a dedicated, no-cost childcare facility within the hospital....
Story by Sandra Wilson | U.S. Army Garrison Benelux | 08.09.2024
Whether new to the community or coming back from summer break, many ask “How do I get my Family connected?” Child and Youth Services (CYS) offers just the solution for newcomers and those just needing to get out of the house by providing an environment to build community and social skills for kids and offering employment for spouses....
Story by Mila Cisneros | Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center | 04.24.2024
Construction on a new child development center broke ground April 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, thanks to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s continuous focus on quality-of-life infrastructure. The $49 million project is part of the Department of the Air Force’s larger, multi-year investment plan to provide high-quality childcare......
Story by Jessica Kendziorek | 403rd Wing | 04.02.2024
Keesler’s Family Child Care office has licensed providers for the reserve parents who need childcare for their children ages 2 weeks to 12 years old during UTA weekends, and if it is available on or off base, it is free....
Story by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd | Space Base Delta 1 | 11.28.2023
Leaders from Peterson Child and Youth Services have come up with a way to help reduce the waitlist for the on-base CDC: Community contracted child care. With this program, military families selected from the waiting list have the opportunity for another option of care through off-base childcare,...
