- Child Development Centers (CDCs)
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Aspen CDC — Temporarily Closed
• 4880 Funk Ave. BLDG 4356)
Cheyenne Mountain CDC — (719) 526-5845
• 7009 Harr Ave. BLDG 6203)
East CDC — (719) 526-5977
• 6330 Coleman Ave. BLDG 6058)
Ivy CDC — (719) 503-8202
• 1879 Prussman Blvd. BLDG 1840)
Monarch CDC — (719) 503-5020
• 7334 Womack St. BLDG 2764)
West CDC — (719) 524-0151
• 1504 Coleman St. BLDG 6060)Hours: 5:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
• CLICK HERE for inclement weather procedures. - School Age Centers (SAC's)
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Mesa SAC — services Abrams and Mountainside elementary schools
• (719) 524-2985
• 1420 Grandstaff Avenue, BLDG 4790Patriot SAC — services Weikel and Patriot elementary schools
• (719) 526-5424
• 7008 Harr Avenue, BLDG 6204Hours:
• Before school care begins at 5:45 a.m.
• After school care ends at 6 p.m.
• During District 8 school breaks, care is provided 5:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
• CLICK HERE for inclement weather procedures. - FCC PROVIDERS WANTED
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If you were an FCC provider at your last duty station and you relocate your business to Ft Carson, you can receive up to a $1,000 bonus! New providers are also eligible for up to a $1,000 bonus for opening up a childcare business in their home.
Click here or contact Parent Central at 526-1101/8220 for more information.
- Deployed: Contingency Operations*
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*An operation in a designated combat zone
180 days or longer:
• 16 Hours of Free Respite Childcare that can be used starting 30 days before, through deployment cycle and 90 days after deployment cycle ends.
• Full-day and Part-day Childcare fee reduction of 20% starting 30 days before, through deployment cycle and 90 days after deployment cycle ends.90 - 179 days:
• 16 Hours of Free Respite Childcare that can be used starting 30 days before, through deployment cycle and 30 days after deployment cycle ends.
• Full-day and Part-day Childcare fee reduction of 20% starting 30 days before, through deployment cycle and 90 days after deployment cycle ends.89 days or less:
• 16 Hours of Free Respite Childcare that can be used through deployment cycle.
• Full-day and Part-day Childcare fee reduction of 20% starting 30 days before, through deployment cycle and 90 days after deployment cycle ends. - Deployed: Rotational Forces*
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*To Pacific or Europe Regions
• 16 Hours of Free Respite Childcare that can be used starting 30 days before, through deployment cycle and 30 days after deployment cycle ends. - Deployed: Non-Contingency Operations*
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*Humanitarian and civic assistance
180 days or longer:
• 16 Hours of Free Respite Childcare that can be used starting 30 days before, through deployment cycle and 30 days after deployment cycle ends.90 - 179 days:
• 16 Hours of Free Respite Childcare that can be used during the deployment cycle. - Assigned to Warrior Transition Unit*
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*While assigned to unit
• 16 Hours of Free Respite Care
• Free Childcare during Support Group Meetings
• Free Childcare during Medical Appointments
• Full-day and Part-day Childcare fee reduction of 20% - Survivor Outreach Services
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- Free childcare is provided during the Bereavement Period through the day after the Unit Memorial.
Parent Central Services
Parent Central Services is the gateway that connects Families to CYS Services programs. Registration for all programs begins with Parent Central Services.
Directions from Gate #1: At the traffic circle, take the second exit to Nelson Blvd. Turn Left onto Ware St. Parent Central is in building 5939 on the Northwest corner of Ware and Ellis Streets.
For all CYS Facility Contact information, CLICK HERE.
Care Options
Full-Time Care
The Full-Time Care Program is for children ages six (6) weeks through kindergarten. Meals/snacks provided.
Requests for Care must be made through MilitaryChildCare.com. Visit MilitaryChildCare.com to place your infant, or toddler needing full-time care on a wait list. This site will also show you other full-time care options in the area.
For additional information:
• Go to MilitaryChildCare.com
• Contact the Help Desk by calling the toll free number (855) 696-2943
• Send an email to FamilySupport@MilitaryChildCare.com
Pre-K & Part-Day Preschool
Strong Beginnings is a part-day Pre-K program operated in addition to the regular full-day program; children who are entering Kindergarten in the next school year are eligible for participation. Contact Parent Central for enrollment and fee information!
Before and After School Care
Programs are nationally accredited through the Council on Accreditation (COA) and are available for children in grades 1-5. Meals & snacks are provided. Parents must transport children who are not enrolled in on-post District 8 schools.
School-Out Days & Summer: Cost for care provided during District 8 school-out days & breaks is based upon total family income and included in your before-and-after school enrollment. Separate fees apply for summer care. Cost is based upon total family income. You must visit Parent Central in person to determine your fee category. Click here for required paperwork.
For Occasional Users: Children in grades 1-5 who are not enrolled in the before and after school program may still participate in school break and summer programming for a fee. 4 FREE HOURS of care per month available following the D8 schedule.
Click Here for Online Reservations (WebTrac) or reserve over the phone at: (719) 526-6610.
Hourly Care
The Hourly Care Program is child care for children between 6 weeks-12 years old. Meals/snacks provided. Children must have current registration with CYS in order to use hourly care.
• Up to 14 hours per week/per child.
• "No-Show" Fee information: No-shows will be charged for 2 hours of care.
• Inclement weather: If post is closed, then all hourly care is closed.
Click Here for Online Reservations (WebTrac). Phone Reservations: call (719) 526-8202 or (719) 526-8203.
Teen Babysitters
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.
Call or stop by Parent Central Services to find out more information.
In-Home Childcare
Family Child Care (FCC) offers care provided by certified homes on Fort Carson - a warm, nurturing Family environment for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Visit the FCC page for more information.
Deployment Benefits
CYS offers discounted rates for families of deployed soldiers. Service provided for Respite Care Hours as spaces are available. Hourly Care reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance. To reserve respite care, please call the Respite Reservation phone line at (719)526-6610.
In order to receive these benefits:
• Use an on-post CYS program/FCC Home for full-day or part-day care
• Have a copy of the Soldier's orders OR a memo from the Commander confirming the eligibility criteria
Click here for Deployment Support Services Summary of Benefits information.
***Each Benefit listed below is per child, per month.***
