About us . . .

Our programs serve children from six weeks until kindergarten. We are an early childhood program that is certified by the Department of Defense, The State of North Carolina, and accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. We see each day as leading toward the growth and development of a healthy, intelligent child who is a contributing member of society.

In our programs and facility you will see . . .

• Frequent, positive, and warm interactions between the staff and children
• Planned activities that are age appropriate AND based on the needs and interests of the individual child
• Trained and experienced staff
• A partnership with parents that is based on regular communications and involvement
• Low child to staff ratios

Great news for base parents

Designed to provide up to 50 hours of care per week (Monday-Friday). This program has a complete developmental program for children and involves children whose parents are both employed or live with one parent.

Designed to follow developmental principles for each child in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Space is limited to daily availability. Hourly care is also available through the Family Child Care program. Contact us at 919-722-1197 or the Family Child Care Office at 919-722-0329 for assistance in meeting your hourly care needs.

A part day program designed to help prepare children, who are not enrolled in a full time program for school. Two and three day classes are held August through early June of each year. Children must be 3 or 4 years of age respectively by Oct. 15 of each year to be eligible for enrollment.

This program offers free child care to families who may be experiencing stress due to a parent's TDY status, recently moving to the area, an illness in the family, having a special needs child or being a single parent. The program is offered once per month and is sponsored in part by the Air Force Aid Society. For more details on program dates or enrollment requirements, call us at 919-722-1197.

We have made available online the forms needed for the enrollment process into our program. This will allow you to complete the forms at home and bring them in all in one package. Photocopies of the forms are acceptable, but all signatures on the forms must be original. Parents authorized use of our program should complete the forms prior to the child's initial visit. Please contact us at 919-722-1197 for any questions regarding completion of the forms.

(Adobe Reader is required to view and print the forms- free at www.adobe.com )

• AF Form 1181 - AF Youth Flight Program Patron Registration
• DD Form 2606 - DoD Child Development Program Request for Care Record
• DD Form 2652 - Application for DoD Child Care Fees
• Children's Medical Report Form
• Child Development Program Agreement

• Child's Birth Certificate
• Child's Immunization Record
• AF Form 357 - Family Care Plan (comes from your unit - due within the first 60 days of enrollment)