Help support military families by becoming a Family Child Care Provider

Impeccable Cleanliness Standards
Cleanliness standards that meet or exceed those of the Medical Clinic, ensuring high hygiene levels in bathrooms and the handling of accidents.

Dedicated Custodial Staff
Two full-time custodians manage cleaning and accidents, allowing caregivers to focus on children without distractions, while maintaining AFI standards that off-base providers may not uphold.

NAEYC Accreditation
The only care center within a 50-mile radius certified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

No Hidden Fees
No additional charges for breakfast, lunch, snacks, or supplies, and no registration fees.

Certified & Background-Checked Staff
All employees are CPR/First Aid certified and have undergone extensive background checks to ensure the safety and well-being of your child.

Specialized Training Team
Two full-time Training & Curriculum Specialists ensure the highest quality educational programs and development.

The Columbus AFB CDC welcomes children ages six weeks to five years (up until kindergarten entry). Eligible families include active duty personnel, DoD/NAF civilian employees, contract workers, and retirees. Children are enrolled in full-time slots, with drop-in care available on a space-available basis. Hourly rates apply for drop-in care.

The CDC is available for special openings on weekends or evenings for unit or group functions. To request a special opening, please submit a written request to the director at least four weeks in advance. The request should include the desired date, hours of operation, expected number of children, their ages, and a contact name and phone number.

Part-Day Enrichment is a great option for families who don’t need full-time care but want their child to participate in social and developmental activities. This program is available for children ages 3–5 and is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 0800 to 1230.

To begin the enrollment process, visit MilitaryChildCare.com and create an account. Your information will be forwarded to the CDC through the system. When a space becomes available for your child, you’ll receive a notification via the Military Child Care portal. Families have three business days to respond to the offer.

DoD Child Abuse Hotline: 1.877.790.1197

Our Child and Youth MFLC is a licensed professional (Master’s or Doctorate level) who provides short-term, non-medical counseling and support at no cost to military children, parents, and staff.

The MFLC is available to assist with a variety of needs, including:

• Behavioral support and intervention strategies

• Modeling positive behavioral techniques

• Providing guidance and feedback to staff and parents

• Helping children and families adjust to deployment and reunion

• Building communication and social skills

• Developing emotion regulation and coping skills

• Counseling related to fear, grief, and loss

• Referrals to local family and child support resources

Important: A signed consent form must be on file at the CDC or Youth Center before services can be provided. All services are private and confidential, except in cases involving child abuse, neglect, domestic abuse, or duty-to-warn situations.

For questions or to connect with the MFLC, contact the Columbus AFB Child and Youth MFLC at (662) 435-1408.