CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Malmstrom Child Development Center (CDC) and School Age Care (SAC) offer families, who have full time space at the CDC/SAC and/or a before, after, or before/after school space at SAC, the opportunity to sublet their space. Only weekly spaces (Monday-Friday) will be available to sublet.

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The Malmstrom Child Development Center (CDC) provides center-based care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age.  We are committed to providing the best developmental experiences for all children. We utilize the DoD approved Early Learning Matters (ELM) Curriculum (see ELM brochure »). Parents must express their interest by going to, and creating, an account at MilitaryChildCare.com and signing up for care on the waitlist. Enrollment is available on a priority basis.

• Need help signing up? Find Instructions here »
• Please make the CDC Staff aware of any special needs your child may have, prior to enrollment. Weekly fees are based on the total family income (TFI) and a 15% discount for multiple children.
• For any questions, please contact  406-731-2417.

Accreditation:

• Our program is Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), so you know you are getting the best affordable, quality childcare possible for your child. Our environments promote growth and development in social, emotional, cognitive, language and fine and gross motor skills.
• We practice family-style dining by providing USDA-approved menus to provide a nutritious meal option for children in our care. We are also DoD-certified to high quality early childhood programming for your children, specializing in learning through play.

Our philosophy

The practices of Air Force Child Development Programs are based on current knowledge of child development and early childhood education. CDC programs are responsible for supporting the development of the whole child, meaning all areas of development are considered inter-related and equally important. The program acknowledges that children learn through active, hands-on involvement with their environment, peers, and caring adults. We respect each child’s unique interest, experiences, abilities, and needs, thus allowing us to be responsive to and appropriate for each child.  Children are valued as individuals, as well as part of a group. Likewise, the program respects and supports the ideals, cultures, and values of families in their task of nurturing children. We advocate for children, families, and the early childhood professionals within our programs.

General Information

Family members, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, of active duty military and DoD/NAF civilians are eligible to use the CDC. The present center has an enrollment capacity of 244. To enroll parents must:

• All requests need to be done through the Militarychildcare.com website. Once you log on you will need to create an account containing information about your family. You can then search the system for the child care options that best fit your needs and submit your request for care.
• Complete DD Form 2652, Application for DoD Child Care Fees
• Complete AF Form 1181, Air Force Youth Flight Program Patron Registration
• Current immunizations
• Submit copy of most current LES and/or pay stub
• Sign CDC contract

Fees and charges are based on total family income and are adjusted annually in accordance with the Military Child Care Act of 1989/1996.

The CDC participates in the USDA Food Program and children are served a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day.