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Child Development Centers

Child Development Centers offer full-day child care 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  (Currently unavailable)

Tentatively scheduled to resume in 2024.

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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Trees for Troops

Dec 7 8 am - 10:30 am
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Winter 1derland

Dec 7 10 am - 1 pm
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Story Time

Dec 7 10:30 am
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Painting ROCKS!

Monthly Themes

Dec 7 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Wiggles & Giggles

Light tumbling, games and open play for ages 2-4

Dec 10 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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OATC Christmas Crafts and Cocoa

Dec 10 4 pm - 6 pm
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Santa Paws

Free pet photo with Santa!

Dec 14 10 am - 1 pm

Santa Paws

Free pet photo with Santa!

Dec 14 10 am - 1 pm
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Bubble Guppies

Dec 14 11 am - 12 pm
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Bubble Guppies

Dec 14 11 am - 12 pm
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Little Hands Creative Corner

Dec 19 11 am - 12 pm
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SpareTime Family Movie Night featuring Polar Express

Dec 19 1 pm - 8:30 pm

Babysitter Course

Dec 30 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Babysitter Course

Dec 30 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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PIN & CHEERS: New Year's Eve Strike Bash Tournament

Dec 31
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100-Mile Challenge

Challenge is from November 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025

Jan 1
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Eyster Pool Open House

Jan 11 1 pm - 4 pm
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Bounce Fest

Jan 18 1 pm - 5 pm