Child Development Center I 5690 Rickenbacker Road Nellis AFB, NV 89191 (702) 652-4241 Child Development Center II 4207 Duffer Drive Nellis AFB, NV 89191 (702) 652-5885 Hours Of Operation Mon. through Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Federal Holidays

Our child development programs are designed to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of children and give them the protection and security they need when they are away from their parents. The wide variety of programs offered enhance each child's individual development.

The Nellis Child Development Program offers a variety of child care services for children ages six weeks through five years of age. These include center based, full-day and hourly child care for children in both Child Development Centers. Both facilities also offer Before and After School Kindergarten Care and a Part Day Preschool Enrichment Program. The Nellis Youth Center offers Before and After School Care and, Holiday and Summer Camps for children first grade and up. Nellis licensed Family Child Care homes offer weekly, hourly, evening, week-end, and special needs child care for children 2 weeks to 12 years of age. Registration for child care services can be made at any of the above facilities. Additional information is also available.

Give Parents a Break

The Air Force Aid Society sponsors and funds “Give Parents A Break”, which provides up to six hours of free child care per month to families with special circumstances, who are referred by a helping agency. The care is provided at Child Development Center I (six weeks to six years) and the Youth Center (ages six through 12 years); one Saturday each month, from 3 to 9 p.m. (except as noted). Reservations are taken on a space available basis. The reservation book opens after each Saturday session for the next “Give Parents A Break” session. Parents who were unable to make reservations because of lack of space, are given priority reservations for the next “Give Parents A Break” session.

Children must be registered in the program before reservations are accepted. This includes completion of AF Form 1181, Air Force Youth Flight Patron Registration, proof of current immunizations and medical evaluations for children with special an Active duty Air Force families eligible for the program include those where a parent is feeling stress due to:

• The military member being deployed, on temporary duty or on a remote tour
• Caring for a child with special needs
• An emergency situation, such as the illness of a family member
• The family recently moving to the base
• Unique family circumstances or hardships

If your family is experiencing any of the situations above or you think you might benefit from a few hours break from parenting responsibilities, talk with any of the following about a referral.

• The staff of the Child Development Centers, the Youth Center, the Family Child Care Office, the Family Support Center, or the Family Advocacy Office
• Your Unit Commander or First Sergeant
• A chaplain, doctor or other medical professional

Parent’s Saturday Out

"Parent’s Saturday Out" runs concurrently on the same days and times as “Give Parent’s A Break”. The Parent’s Advisory Board sponsors this program. At CDC I, children six weeks through five are eligible. The cost for children under three is $4 per hour and for children over three is $3.50 per hour. At the Youth Center, children ages six (first grade) through 12 are eligible. The cost is $10 for the entire session. Program requirements are the same as for “Give Parents A Break.”

2008 Give Parents a Break Schedule

Give Parents a Break is now being held at CDC II 652-5885. For more information about Give Parents a Break, contact the CDC II or the Youth Center.

Hourly care is available

Please call the CDC to schedule in advance or same day if necessary.