CDH provides quality child care in a loving, learning environment for children 6 weeks to 12 years old by Independent Navy Child Development Home Providers -- military spouses (active duty or retired) -- trained to offer child care in their own homes. This program is open to MWR authorized patrons.
Child Development Homes have many advantage for parents:
- Provider trained and monitored by Navy Child Development Program staff
- Low child to adult ratios
- Flexible hours
- 24/7 care for watch stander and shift workers
- Convenient locations on and off base
- Nurturing home environment
- Allows siblings to be together
Child Development Home Providers
- Provider certified by Navy Child Development Program
- Background checks on providers and their family members
- Regular unannounced inspections
- Fire, safety and health inspections
- Ongoing training and curriculum development
- Developmentally appropriate activities
- Applied standards for certification by the National Association Family Child Care (NAFCC).