Portsmouth - Child Development Center

Effective 1 March 2018 the Child Development Center (formerly known as the Child Wait Center) will implement the following policies and procedures: 

  • Patrons will pay a fee of $4 per hour per child for hourly care.
  • Fees can be paid online or at the time of drop off.
  • Eligible sponsors include active duty military, DoD civilians, reservists on active orders, active duty combat-related Wounded Warriors, and surviving spouses of military members who died in combat-related incidents.   After meeting the needs of eligible sponsors, Military retirees may then eligible but on a space available basis.
  • Children 6 weeks to 5 years old are eligible to receive care.
  • Hours of Operation- 700-1700 Monday – Friday
  • Reservations can be made by logging on to the Navy CYP Online Services Site. https://myffr.navyaims.com/wbwsc/midlantcyms.wsc/wbsplash.html
  • Eligible patrons may reserve up to 25 hours of care per week.
  • Enrollment packet must be completed and an up to date immunization record provided prior to care.
  • 24 hour notice is required when a reservation is no longer needed.   In addition, patrons must notify the Center if they will be late 30 minutes before their scheduled time or the space will be given away to another child.
  • Parents are responsible for no-show fees for the entire reservation (not to exceed $15) if they fail to notify the center of a cancellation.  The no-show fee must be paid before another reservation can be made. 

NSA HR Portsmouth Child Development Center (CDC) provides child care services for infants through preschool age children from Monday through Friday during standard work hours (e.g., 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.). This program provides full-day care.  We are a small center, with one infant classroom, one pre-toddler classroom, and one toddler classroom.  Each classroom is designed for the growth and development of our children. Our caregivers work diligently to ensure that quality care and nurturance is given to each child.  All USDA meals are provided in the cost of childcare and all fees are based on total family income.

Hourly care is also available for a $4 per hour fee. Fees can be paid online or at drop off. Children 6 weeks to 5 years old are eligible to receive care. Eligible sponsors include active duty military, DoD civilians, reservists on active orders, active duty combat-related Wounded Warriors, and surviving spouses of military members who died in combat-related incidents.   After meeting the needs of eligible sponsors, Military retirees may then eligible but on a space-available basis.

Reservations can be made by logging on to the Navy CYP Online Services site at https://myffr.navyaims.com/wbwsc/midlantcyms.wsc/wbsplash.html. Hours of Operation for hourly care are 700-1700 Monday – Friday.  Eligible patrons may reserve up to 25 hours of care per week. An enrollment packet must be completed and an up to date immunization record provided prior to care.  All required forms are also available on the Online Services Site.

Notice is required 24 hours in advance when a reservation is no longer needed.   In addition, patrons must notify the Center if they will be late 30 minutes before their scheduled time or the space will be given away to another child. Parents are responsible for no-show fees for the entire reservation (not to exceed $15) if they fail to notify the center of a cancellation.  The no-show fee must be paid before another reservation can be made.

Additional information and all policies regarding hourly care can be found in the Hourly Parent Fee Agreement- CNICCYP1700/39 or by contacting the Child Development Center at 757-953-6904.

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