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Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 5:30pm

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Bldg. 3830 E. Scott St., 08641 McGuire
Bldg. 5219 8th St., 08640 Dix
487 Walsh Rd., 08733 Lakehurst

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McGuire: 609.754.5437
Dix: 609.562.3873
Lakehurst: 732.323.4043

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Militarychildcare.com (MCC)

Military and DoD Civilian families can now search for child and youth care options through a single website! MilitaryChildCare. com provides comprehensive information on child care programs worldwide. Families can search for the care they need and submit a request for care anytime. This website replaces the waitlist process at Child Development Centers, Youth Programs, and Family Child Care. For questions/support, call 855.696.2934

Just follow the four simple steps below

Create an Account: Go to MilitaryChildCare.com to create an account containing information and submit your requests for care.

Manage Requests: You can manage our requests for care from anywhere in the world.

Update Profile: Keep your My Profile page up-to-date with important information.

School Age Care

The School Age Care (SAC) Program is center-based care for kindergarten through seventh grade, offering before and after-school care plus summer camp. Transportation is provided by the school district.

Care is provided on early release and full days off from school. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided. This nationally accredited program encourages the development of life skills through a variety of clubs, community service, education, and recreational activities. During full day sessions, Spring break, Winter break, and Summer camp, children are involved in on-base activities such as swimming, bowling, and miniature gold as well as many field trips to off-base locations.

Dix School Age Care (SACD)

Location: 5219 8th Street on the Dix Side of the Joint Base
Age Group: Kindergarten through Grade 6
Programs Offered: Before & After-school care, Full Day Care during school ou days and Summer Camp.
Front Desk Telephone: 609.562.3877 DSN: 562.3877
Email: 87FSS.JBMDL.SchoolAgeDix@us.af.mil

Lakehurst School Age Care (SACL)

Location: 487 Walsch Road on the Lakehurst Side of the Joint Base
Age Group: Kindergarten through Grade 6
Programs Offered: Before & After-school care, Full Day Care during school ou days and Summer Camp.
Front Desk Telephone: 732.323.4043. DSN: 323-4043
Email: 87FSS.JBMDL.SchoolAgeLakehurst@us.af.mil

McGuire School Age Care (SACM)

Location: 3830 E. Scott Street on the McGuire Side of the Joint Base
Age Group: Kindergarten through Grade 6
Programs Offered: Before & After-school care, Full Day Care during school ou days and Summer Camp.
Front Desk Telephone: 609.754.5437 (KIDS). DSN: 3650-5437
Email: 87FSS.JBMDL.SchoolAgeMcGuire@us.af.mil

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Families on an Existing Waitlist

If you are a family on a current waitlist, your existing requests will be transferred to MCC for you. You will receive an email with instructions to login and create an account so that you can access your requests.

Families not on an Existing Wailist

If you are not on an existing waitlist, you may create an account on MCC at any time.

Just follow the four simple steps below:

Create an Account: Go to MilitaryChildCare.com to create an account containing information about your family, or login using an existing username and password.

Search and Request Care: Search the system for the child care options that best fit your needs and submit your requests for care.

Manage Requests: You can manage your requests for care from anywhere in the world.

Update Profile: Keep your My Profile page up-to-date with important information.

Come Join Our Team as a Child and Youth Program Assistant

Child Development Centers • Youth Programs • School Age Centers

Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) is accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants. Assists in preparing age-appropriate activities; supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events; arranges and serves snacks/meals. Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations. May be requiredto transport children in government vehicles.

To apply:

Login or create a new profile on USAJobs.gov
Under Keywords, search for “Child and Youth Program Assistant”
- Tip – enter “08641” under Location to narrow down your search
Select the position you desire and apply!
- Please upload a resume to be considered. Any supporting documentation may also be uploaded during this process.

Benefits of working with CDC • YP • SAC

100% childcare fee discount for all Child and Youth Programdirect care staff members for their first enrolled child& 37% for any additional child
Ability to increase in Child and Youth Program Assistant levels through completion of on-site module training at no cost to the employee, which includes an increase in the basic rate of pay.
Access to on-base facilities to include tax-free gas pumps, golf courses, bowling facilities, pools, restaurants, arts and crafts centers, etc.
Tuition Assistance Programs available to employees after 1 year of federal service (NAF, APF, AAFES, or DECA)
Tuition Assistance Program covers courses related to occupational and institutional competencies, special interest needs, and readiness(covered up to $750 per course

For assistance with applying or resume building, contact the NAF Human Resource Office directly!

609.754.3459

87fss.hro@us.af.mil