Providing more than just full day child care, the Child Development Center promotes active learning programs for children age 6 weeks to 5 years and has a vested interest in Hurlburt's future, our children. The physical environment protects children and supports a development program. Appropriate activities enhance the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children. An adequate number of adults are provided to protect the health and safety of children and provide a nurturing environment. Meals and snacks are provided and served in a pleasant way to meet children's nutritional needs and instill good eating habits. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved; staff and parents talk regularly about the program and the care of the children. Fees for this program are based on a sliding scale for total family income. In addition to full time care; hourly care and slot leasing may be available based on child absences from the program. The CDC participates in the FL state funded Voluntary Pre Kindergarten (VPK) Program for children 4 years old and up. This program is available at the CDC for full-time patrons and available in the Part-Day Enrichment Program providing 15 hours of VPK classroom instructions each week during the school-year.

The CDC provides free child care to eligible families one Saturday a month for the Give-Parents-A-Break program sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society. For more information on this program contact the AFRC at 884-5442.

Coming Events

September 6–30 (Daily) — Family Recipe Collection
Submit your favorite recipe for our annual cookbook online at myhurlburt.com/cdccookbook

September 6 — Closed Labor Day
Have a Safe Holiday!

September 9 — Open House, 4:30–6:30pm
Come experience your child's classroom.

September 11 — Give Parents A Break, 9am–3pm
Free child care for parents who are eligible.

September 22 — Brown Bag Discussion Luncheon
11:30am–12:30pm • Youth Center
Open to all Hurlburt parents of children ages 5 and under - not just parents of children enrolled at the CDC. Discuss development concerns or behavior issues and share stories with other parents.

September 23 — PDVPK Open House, 11:30am–12:30pm
Part Day Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (PDVPK) enrichment program.

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Brown Bag Discussion

An event where parents of children ages 1–5 can enjoy a discussion about "this is normal too" behaviors and actions of young children. The topic tend to focus on developmental concerns, behavioral issues and stories shared by parents.

Offered monthly from 11:30am–12:30pm in the CDC training room.