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National Accreditation Ensures Your Child Receives Quality Care at Every SAC.

Children at Student Age Center

Every School Age Center is nationally accredited, ensuring the highest standards of care. The School Age Center (SAC) program earns national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA).

Accreditation means:

  • A safe and healthy environment
  • Professional staff who are trained and supported
  • Programs that balance learning and fun
  • Ongoing improvements to meet national benchmarks
  • Nutritious, USDA-approved meals and snacks that help kids stay energized and healthy.

Ask Army Answers

  • Custer Hill Youth Center
  • Military DSN (312)856-9222
  • Hours:
    Monday
    1:00pm-7:00pm
    Hours on School Day
    4:00pm-5:00pm
    Programming
    Tuesday
    1:00pm-7:00pm
    Hours on School Day
    4:00pm-5:00pm
    Programming
    Wednesday
    1:00pm-7:00pm
    Hours on School Day
    4:00pm-5:00pm
    Programming
    Thursday
    1:00pm-7:00pm
    Hours on School Day
    4:00pm-5:00pm
    Programming
    Friday
    1:00pm-7:00pm
    Hours on School Day
    4:00pm-5:00pm
    Programming
    Saturday
    2:00pm-6:00pm
    Programming, First Saturday of Month Only
    Sunday
    Closed
    Federal Holidays
    Closed

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