Childcare
- Child Development Center (CDC): 6 weeks - 5 years (Kindergarten)
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Full Day/Part Day/Hourly Care
Ages 6 weeks-Kindergarten*
CDCs are on-post child care centers that offer full-day, part-day and hourly care for children in nationally accredited environments.
Program Description Full Day 5 to 12 hours per day. Services are offered to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old Part Day Preschool 3 hour/day program with choice of 5 days, 3 days, or 2 days per week Before and After Kindergarten* Before and after school care provided for children attending Kindergarten. Full day care provided on school "out" days and during the summer following the Kindergarten school year Hourly Care Centers offer reserved and drop-off care on an hourly basis Pre-Kindergarten/Strong Beginnings Strong Beginnings is a 3 hour/day program 5 days per week that provides school readiness skills for children turning 4 years by August 1.
* In some communities, Kindergarten children may be located in the School Age Center
- School Age Centers (SAC): Grades 1-5/6*
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Army School Age Centers provide care during:
- Before school and after school
- School closures
- Seasonal and holiday school breaks
- Summer Camp
- Hourly Care
Children have access to computer labs and can receive help on daily homework assignments. Programs are nationally accredited and utilize standard curricula through formal partnerships with nationally-recognized organizations such as 4-H and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).
* Depending on school configuration
- Babysitter Referral Services
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Looking for a Teen Babysitter? Looking to be a Teen Babysitter? CYS offers training following the 4-H babysitter curriculum in becoming a certified Teen Babysitter. Teen military family members in grades 7 and up who wish to to expand and market themselves for babysitting jobs can be placed on the babysitter's referral list with parent permission.
Military parents needing babysitters must complete a request form located at Parent Central Services. Once parents complete the required form, they will receive a list of babysitter information based on specified requirements (location, availability, etc). After receiving a list of babysitters, parents can make arrangements directly with the babysitter. All arrangements and fees for care are between the parent and babysitter.
CYS offers Babysitting Referral Services for registered families. Babysitters on the referral list are 13 years or older, have certification in First Aid and CPR, and are trained in:
- Developmentally appropriate play
- Recognition of child abuse/neglect
- Emergency procedures and interviewing
Stop by Parent Central Services or go back to the Register section to find out more information.
- Alternative Child Care
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CYS provides additional child care beyond the regular facility opening hours.
- Kids On Site! (KOS) - On-site child care in a room adjacent to the parents attending unit meetings or events
Kids On Site (KoS) KoS provides child care on site for your unit/organizational event at the location your event is being held. CYS will provide quality child care providers to watch children ages 6 weeks through 12 years on site. Your unit pays for this service through Parent Central Services. KoS is not available at all locations on post. For information, a quote or to schedule an event, contact Parent & Outreach Services.
- Volunteer Child Care in a Unit Setting (VCCUS) - CYS can help units to train volunteers to provide child care for unit functions
Volunteer Child Care in Unit Settings (VCCUS) VCCUS is a volunteer-based childcare program that allows for on-site care during meetings and events organized by military units, Army Community Service (ACS) groups or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Through VCCUS, Parent & Outreach Services will provide training to volunteers from the military unit or organization. The program is designed to allow the exchange of free and temporary childcare services during unit sessions when the demand is high or when child development center services are not available. Parents and guardians of children in VCCUS must be attending the same function and must remain at the site while their child is under volunteer care.
Units interested in the VCCUS program should contact Parent & Outreach Services for more information.
- Parents' Night Out*
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CYS offers parents a Friday or Saturday night out on the town for children ages 6 weeks through 5th grade. We provide a snack and developmentally appropriate activities for your child.
Contact Parent & Outreach Services for more information.
* Available at select communities
- Parents' Day Out*
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CYS Services offers parents a day out on Friday or Saturday for children ages 6 weeks through 5th grade. We provide meals and snacks and developmentally appropriate activities for your child.
Contact Parent & Outreach Services for more information.
* Available at select communities
- Waiting List
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If you are interested in full-day or part-day child care, please visit http://www.militarychildcare.com to be placed on the waiting list for care.
Military Child Care dot com is your portal for child care at installations around the world. Children can only be placed in child care after submitting a request for care through Military Child Care com.
Landstuhl CDC 1
Cash payments will no longer be accepted. Payment will only be accepted by credit or debit card or auto-debit. Patrons may still pay cash for CYS programs at the Landstuhl School Age Center and Baumholder Parent Central Services.
| Monday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| U.S. Holidays | Closed |
Contact
Landstuhl Post
Bldg. 93802
Google Map
Tel:
+49 (0)6371-86-7350 or +49 (0)6371-86-8254
Military DSN Tel:
(314)486-7350/8254
Landstuhl CDC 2
Cash payments will no longer be accepted. Payment will only be accepted by credit or debit card or auto-debit. Patrons may still pay cash for CYS programs at the Landstuhl School Age Center and Baumholder Parent Central Services.
| Monday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| U.S. Holidays | Closed |
Contact
Landstuhl Post
Bldg. 3812
Google Map
Tel:
+49 (0)6371-86-6566
Military DSN Tel:
(314)486-6566
Kleber CDC
| Monday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| U.S. Holidays | Closed |
Sembach CDC
Cash payments will no longer be accepted. Payment will only be accepted by credit or debit card or auto-debit. Patrons may still pay cash for CYS programs at the Landstuhl School Age Center and Baumholder Parent Central Services.
| Monday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Miesau CDC
Cash payments will no longer be accepted. Payment will only be accepted by credit or debit card or auto-debit. Patrons may still pay cash for CYS programs at the Landstuhl School Age Center and Baumholder Parent Central Services.
| Monday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| U.S. Holidays | Closed |
Contact
Miesau Army Depot
Bldg. 1314
Google Map
Tel:
+49 (0)6372-842-3774 or +49 (0)6372-842-3639
Military DSN Tel:
(314)481-3774/3639
Landstuhl SAC
| Monday | 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Non-School Days | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Contact
Landstuhl Post
Bldg. 3851
Google Map
Tel:
+49 (0)6371-86-7281 or +49 (0)6371-86-8354
Military DSN Tel:
(314)486-7281/8354
Sembach SAC
Cash payments will no longer be accepted. Payment will only be accepted by credit or debit card or auto-debit. Patrons may still pay cash for CYS programs at the Landstuhl School Age Center and Baumholder Parent Central Services.
| Monday | 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Non-School Days | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
FCC in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) is managed by the Air Force. For information on FCC please contact Parent Central Services.
