The following information is required when registering:

Child Development Center (CDC)
Bldg. 8938, Red Cloud Road
334-255-2262
Monday - Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m

Full Day Care
The Ft. Rucker CDC offers full-day care for children 6 weeks - kindergarten age. The center offers trained staff, balanced meals, and age-appropriate developmental activities. Patron fees are determined by the total family income as directed by the Army CYS Fee Policies and Guidance. Our CDC is certified by the Department of Defense and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. We also provide child care for groups needing care after hours in the form of special openings where a block of time for a  predetermined number of children is paid for in advance. Child care is also provided during Sunday morning Chapel Services through a contract with the Chapel.

Part-Day Toddler and Preschool Program
Children who are 2 - 5 years old are eligible for enrollment in the part-day program. This program offers 2, 3, or 5 day sessions. Morning session is from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. This program operates during the schol year with two separate summer sessions.

Pre-K Program
This program offers before and after school care for children who attend the half-day pre-kindergarten program at the Fort Rucker Primary School. Full day care is provided when schools are on vacation.

Kindergarten Program
Care is provided for children before/after school for kindergarten age children. Full-day care is provided when schools are on vacation.

Hourly
Hourly care is offered Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, for children 6 weeks old through kindergarten age. There is a $3.50/hour charge and a two hour minimum stay. Reservations can be made up to 14 days in  advance on a space available basis. We ask that reservations that are not needed be cancelled 24 hours in advance to avoid the $5 non-cancellation fee and allow us to offer care to a child on the hourly waiting list.


School Age Services (SAS)
Bldg 2806, 7th and Division Rd.
334-255-9108/9127
Monday – Friday, 5:30-8:00 a.m. & 2:30-6:00 p.m.

SAS offers a Before & After School program for 1st thru 5th grades during the school year. Hours of operation are 5:30 - 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Activities include use of homework center and computer lab. During school vacation periods, SAS offers full day camp. Full day session times are 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Framework for the SAS program includes the following areas: Sports & Fitness; Leisure & Recreation; Life Skills & Citizenship; and Mentoring & Support. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are served. Patron fees are based on total household income as directed by the Army CYS Fee Policies and Guidance.


Family Child Care Program (FCC)
Central Registration Bldg 132, Sixth Avenue
334-255-3446
Office Hours 7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Family Child Care Providers

Family Child Care homes are an integral part of CYS. These homes offer child care services to children whose parents have irregular duty hours, children who need small group settings, and those preferring care in a home setting. Family Child Care homes offer alternative care options for needs that cannot be easily met in center-based programs. Many prefer FCC due to it's home atmosphere where care is provided for no more than 6 children.

All Family Child Care Providers must register with CYS and be certified prior to opening their home for childcare. Certification classes are held quarterly. Please call for more information concerning becoming a Family Child Care Provider.

Family Child Care users must register with CYS. Parents can pick up names of potential providers from CYS Central Registration.  Family Child Care Providers establish their own fees for the services they render. The providers and parents are required to sign a contract agreeing on fees, hours of care to be provided, and terms of payment.


Youth Services
Bldg. 2806, 7th and Division Rd
334-255-9108/9127

Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 2:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 2:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. & 7:00-11:00 p.m.

The Youth Center facility consists of a large multi-purpose room with a regulation basketball court that doubles as the roller skating rink, a fully equipped Gymnastics/Self Defense room, a dance studio, a music room, a teen room, and a snack area. Youth Services staff are well trained and plan fun and educational age appropriate activities. Youth Services provides leisure and recreational programs for youth ages 11-18 years. Our baseline programming includes: Youth Sponsorship, Workforce Preparation, Volunteer Service, Teen Council, and Computer Lab/Homework Center. Sign up for individual Youth Services activities on-site Mon-Fri from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.. We offer skating on Friday evenings from 6:15-7:15 p.m. for children twelve years of age and under and from 7:30-10:30 p.m. for all ages. Our computer lab instructor manages the Youth Computer Lab housing 15 computers with internet access. Parents must sign a permission slip for their child's internet access. There are many active 4-H Clubs in operation. The Youth Center is an affiliate member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of  America participating in many of their grant and scholarship opportunities and utilizing their curriculum to enhance our programs.

Middle School and Teen Program
Middle School/Teen (MST) Program Youth Services also offers a Middle School Program for youth ages 11-15 and a teen program for youth who are 16-18 years old. These programs are intended to offer positive alternatives that will minimize "at risk behaviors during parental duty hours." MST hours are Mon-Fri 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. during the school year. Extended hour Camps are held during school vacation periods. Summer MST hours are Mon-Fri 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Teen night times for 13-18 year olds are Mon-Thurs 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday Open Recreation hours for youth 6 – 18 years of age are from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday Teen Only hours for 13 18 year olds are from 7:00 -11:00 p.m.

Instructional Classes
A variety of Instructional Classes are offered through Youth Services. For example Dance, Self-Defense, Piano, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Voice and Violin Lessons, Wind and Percussion, and Group Band Lessons are all offered through Youth Services.

Youth Sports & Fitness
The youth sports program provides a wide range of opportunities for participation in team and individual sports. Team sports include T-Ball, baseball, softball, spring and fall soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and tackle football. Fees are set by the Army CYS Fee Policies and Guidance. Fitness and Health opportunities are offered to include health and nutrition issues education.

Youth Education Support Services (YESS)
Central Registration Bldg. 132
Sixth Avenue
334-255-9812
Office Hours 7:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Students living on Fort Rucker will attend school on Fort Rucker at the Fort Rucker Primary and Elementary Schools for grades pre-kindergarten through the sixth grade. Beginning in the seventh grade students may attend Daleville, Enterprise or Ozark City Schools. All three school systems provide bus transportation from all housing areas on post. The choice is up to each student's family.

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Our School Liaison Officer (SLO) is available to act as a liaison between parents and schools upon request to help resolve issues related to the education of children and youth. Information is also available on the topics of Troops to Teachers, local schools, scholarships, and home schooling.  Support is provided to the School and Education Transition Support (SETS) signatories and  Local Action Committee in maintenance of the Wiregrass/Fort Rucker Local Action Plan.

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