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

During the Month of March
Pre-K Conferences
National Nutrition Month

March 1–5 — Literacy Appreciation Week
Parent reading and guest speakers

March 13 — Give-Parents-A-Break, 9am–3pm
Free child care opportunity for eligible parents. Care at the CDC and Youth Center, registration and qualifications apply.

March 16 — Annual Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast at 8:30am
Parents are invited to join us. Signup sheets are available in your child's classroom. Please RSVP no later than March 12

March 24 — Brown Bag Discussion Luncheon
11:30am–12:30pm, CDC Training Room
Come and share fun stories and gain useful information on how to cope with early behavior issues. An early childhood professional will be available to offer insight and advice on childhood behaviors.

March 29 – April 4 — Florida Children's Week

April 2 – 29
PDVPK Spring Break
Wrap Around VPK Spring Break

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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.