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Child Development Centers

Child Development Centers offer full day childcare for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The Army provides care in a multi-age group setting. The concept of the multi-age classroom is to provide a family-style environment where the children can learn from and nurture each other. Children experience fewer transitions while in the multi-age childcare setting and therefore can bond more closely with their primary caregiver. Children also benefit widely from opportunities to interact with children who are older and younger, learning important principles of citizenship, relationships, respect, patience, and self-esteem.

Utilizing the creative curriculum, our approach balances both teacher-directed and child-initiated learning, with an emphasis on responding to children’s learning styles and building on their strengths and interests. We provide opportunities for learning in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, technology, and personal hygiene and health. Yet, we never lose sight of the importance of children’s social/emotional development. The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners.

All Fort Riley Child Development Centers are eligible for national accreditation through an external evaluation process that surpasses expectations and provides high quality care for children.

First Division CDC

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Forsyth CDC

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Warren CDC

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Whitside CDC

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Part-Day Programs

Part-Day Preschool and Part-Day Pre-Kindergarten (Army Strong Beginnings) are available at multiple locations. Children who qualify for the pre-kindergarten program must meet the age requirements to attend kindergarten the following school year.

Part-Day Preschool

Please call Parent Central for details, 785-239-9885.

Part-Day Pre-Kindergarten

Forsyth East CDC

  • Pre-kindergarten morning session: Monday-Friday, 8-11 a.m.
  • Pre-kindergarten afternoon session: Monday-Friday, 12-3 p.m.

School-Age Center

  • Pre-kindergarten morning session: Monday-Friday, 8-11 a.m.
  • Pre-kindergarten afternoon session: Monday-Friday, 12-3 p.m.
Hourly Care Options

Hourly care options are offered through Whitside North CDC, Forsyth East, the School-Age Center, and Family Child Care providers.

More Child & Youth Services

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Story Time

May 7 10:30 am
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Library Movie Night

May 10 6:30 pm

Strike Out Stress Mother's Day Free Bowl!

May 11 12 pm - 6 pm
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Strike Out Stress Mother's Day Free Bowl!

May 11 12 pm - 6 pm
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Wiggles & Giggles

May 13 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Little Hands Creative Corner

May 15 11 am - 1 pm
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Family Ropes Day

May 17 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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CYS Sports Armed Forces Kids Color Run

May 17 10 am
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Super Saturday Care

May 17 10 am - 3 pm
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2025 Bubble Guppies

May 17 11 am - 12 pm
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CYS Youth Sports Summer Skills Camps

May 19
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Custer Hill Aquatic Park Seasonal Hours of Operation

May 24
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Kids Painting Class

May 24 3 pm - 5 pm
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Kids Painting Class

May 24 3 pm - 5 pm
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Home Alone Course

May 27 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Fort Riley Outdoor Kids

Jun 1
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Moon Lake Fishing Derby

Celebrate Kansas' Free Fishing Weekend!

Jun 7 9 am - 11 am

Moon Lake Fishing Derby

Celebrate Kansas' Free Fishing Weekend!

Jun 7 9 am - 11 am
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Parents Night Out

Jun 14 6 pm - 11 pm
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CYS Family Advisory Board

Jul 24 8 am - 9 am