Child care is essential to military readiness – and after decades of investment and support, the Department of Defense now runs what is widely considered to be among the best, highest-quality child care systems in the country.
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Through our early learning program accreditation systems and our resources, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø supports both the military’s system, and the educators, children, and families who rely on it.
- Check out this feature about 51³Ô¹ÏÍø member and Family Child Care Interest Forum leader Tessie Ragan, family child care provider at Edwards Air Force Base, CaliforniaÌý
Quotes from Military LeadersÌý
- “The CYS staff takes great pride in the care they provide the children and youth of our community, and retaining accreditation is a tribute to their job performance and desire to make some of the best in the U.S. Army.â€Ìý
- "Since everything we do to earn the accreditation regards taking care of children, will help our Servicemembers, Civilians, and Families throughout the garrison to get better child care service."Ìý
- “Our childcare has always been top-notch, but we have really upped our standards and quality to be unrivaled in this service. We are honored by our responsibility to take care of the children and cherish their presence in .â€Ìý
- “ validates that our staff are delivering child development programs that are of a high quality, which is the foundation children’s future success. Parents can be comforted in knowing through this evaluation that their child’s early development is of superior quality.â€Ìý
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