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Yokosuka Child Development Center
CHILD YOUTH PROGRAMS
When you’re confident that your child is safe and in good care, everything just seems easier. That’s our mission – to make sure you can rest easy knowing your kids are not only well cared for, but also enjoying themselves. Our Child Development Centers (CDC) are open to children ages 6 weeks until starting kindergarten. Our classrooms provide fun, inclusive and engaging environments, individualized learning experiences that meet the needs of each child, and great opportunities for socialization! Whether you need full-time care or hourly care – we’ve got an option for you.
For full-time child care please log onto www.militarychildcare.com
When you’re confident that your child is safe and in good care, everything just seems easier. That’s our mission – to make sure you can rest easy knowing your kids are not only well cared for, but also enjoying themselves. Our Child Development Centers (CDC) are open to children ages 6 weeks until starting kindergarten. Our classrooms provide fun, inclusive and engaging environments, individualized learning experiences that meet the needs of each child, and great opportunities for socialization! Whether you need full-time care or hourly care – we’ve got an option for you.
For full-time child care please log onto www.militarychildcare.com
CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT
All CDCs use The Creative Curriculum® as the primary classroom curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD® for ongoing child assessment. This is how we ensure classroom quality, promote an age and developmentally appropriate learning environment, facilitate relationship building between staff and families, support the professional development of teachers, and provide a way to measure a child’s progress.
All CDCs use The Creative Curriculum® as the primary classroom curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD® for ongoing child assessment. This is how we ensure classroom quality, promote an age and developmentally appropriate learning environment, facilitate relationship building between staff and families, support the professional development of teachers, and provide a way to measure a child’s progress.
ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION
CDCs are required to be nationally accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and must pass an annual DoD inspection.
CDCs are required to be nationally accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and must pass an annual DoD inspection.
REASONS TO BECOME A CYP ASSISTANT
Transfer
As a CYP employee you can transfer to another Naval Installation when your spouse has orders. The CYP transfer program applies to CYPA regular full time, Flex, and Leader positions. This means you can grow your career and stay on track as you move from location to location.
Education supports
CYP offers Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and tuition assistance to anyone wanting to further their education with an early childhood degree.
Child care priority
CYP employees have top priority to receive childcare.
Apply before you PCS
Applicants may apply 30 days out from the arrival date on their orders.
Hiring Now! Call MWR Human Recourses Office at 243-1288 | 046-816-1288.
For application requirements and more information visit https://www.usajobs.gov
Transfer
As a CYP employee you can transfer to another Naval Installation when your spouse has orders. The CYP transfer program applies to CYPA regular full time, Flex, and Leader positions. This means you can grow your career and stay on track as you move from location to location.
Education supports
CYP offers Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and tuition assistance to anyone wanting to further their education with an early childhood degree.
Child care priority
CYP employees have top priority to receive childcare.
Apply before you PCS
Applicants may apply 30 days out from the arrival date on their orders.
Hiring Now! Call MWR Human Recourses Office at 243-1288 | 046-816-1288.
For application requirements and more information visit https://www.usajobs.gov
