Child Care

Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) professionals are extensively trained to provide high-quality, enriching child care for our military families. To sign up or for more information about the following CYP services, visit www.navylifesw.com.

Navy Child Development Centers (CDC) are conveniently located on base and throughout the community. CDC programs serve ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Child Development Homes (CDH) provide care to infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children in the certified provider’s home. Providers are subject to the same high-quality standards for child care as the Child Development Centers.

Hourly Care is also available; contact your local Child Development Center for space availability or for hourly care in one of our Child Development Homes visit www.militarychildcare.com.

School Age Care serves military children from kindergarten to 12 years of age before and after school. Full-day programs are offered during summer and holiday breaks.

The Navy Youth Recreation Program is a year-round recreation and sports program serving youth from kindergarten to 12th grade. Activities are designed to foster social interaction, fitness and skills development. Youth Recreation Centers are conveniently located in eight San Diego military housing areas. For details visit www.navylifesw.com.

Respite Child Care is a special program for children of Exceptional Family Member Program families. For more information, call 619-553-8280.

YMCA Child Care Resources

Call 800-481-2151 or visit www.crs.ymca.org for income-sensitive programs.

Head Start

Call 888-873-5145 for more information on income-sensitive programs for ages 0-5 years.

Child Care Subsidies

Reduced rates or subsidies are available to those who qualify. Call 800-793-0324, ext. 341 or visit www.naccrra.org/military-families for more information.