Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii
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Child Development Center | School Age Care | Youth Program | Family Child Care

Child Development Centers

Overview/Mission: We contribute to the readiness and improve productivity for the Air Force community through programs designed to ensure individual effective, physical, social, language, and creative development for children and youth in a well managed and safe environment.

Staff: 62

Capacity: 142 (6 weeks to 3 years)

Facility Description (optional): Infant and toddler center (13 rooms)

Special Features: Ohana (Family) Reading Program, site for GPAB/PNOsurgecare/extended care due to Noble Eagle

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Capacity: 119 (3-5 year olds)

Full Day Preschool (5 rooms)

Special Features: Keiki Kamp for pre-K children in the summer.

NAEYC Accreditation expiration date: 31 May 03

Capacity: 72 (3-5 year olds)

Part-Day Preschool (4 rooms)

 School Age Care

Accredited by the Natioanl School Age Care Association, December 1999.

Staff: 20

Capacity: 120 Children Before & After School, ages 5-12 years; 240 during summer.

Facility Description: Large open room, drama room, art room, computer room, full kitchen, and gymnasium.

Special Features: Adjacent to Kidsports Fun & Fitness Center which has two rooms and additional bathrooms, a playground, skate rink, and soccer fields.

Youth Center

Programs: Include instructional classes, talent shows, carnivals, Boys & Girls Club activities, Drama Club, Keystone & Torch Council, recreational classes and activities, special holiday events, PACAF Fun Run, youth sports programs, etc.

Staff: 28

Capacity: Capacity is determined by facility and number of staff in facility. Numbers could range from 12-240 children , depending on program/activity. Ages of children are 4-18 years of age.

Facility Description (optional): Kidsports Fun & Fitness, Gymnastics Center, Teen Center, Skateboard Hangar, Skating Rink, Community Center, two theaters, youth complex, and six ball fields.

Special Features: We have been very fortunate to enable consolidating programs with Community Center and expanding programs to better enhance the focus and future of the programs provided for the base community.

Family Child Care

Number of Homes: 30

Capacity: Each home is either licensed for 4 or 6 children, ranging in ages from 2 weeks through 12 years.

Special Features: Pre-Licensing Briefing, New Provider Orientation, Lending Program, and USDA Food Program.