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Youth Events & Activities
Times and events may vary. Please call to confirm information.

MWR Youth Programs are proudly supported by

Child Development Centers
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Looking for Childcare?
Finding childcare takes time but planning ahead can alleviate some of the stress on your family. The Regional Childcare Resource and Referral Office (CCRR) maintains the consolidated Wait List for all six centers in Metro San Diego located on Naval Base San Diego, Naval Base Point Loma, MCRD, MCAS Miramar, Naval Medical Center and Murphy Canyon housing area and for spaces in Navy licensed Child Development Home providers (in-home care).

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: When can I get on the Wait List?
A: As soon as you know you need childcare, you are pregnant, or you have orders to the Southwest Region.

Q: Who qualifies and in what priority order?
A: Priority 1 - Single parent and dual
active duty military families
Priority 2 - Sponsor with working
spouse or full time student spouse
Priority 3 - A reservist with orders
Priority 4 - Department of Defense
or Civilian Contractors

Q: How long will it take to get into a Center?
A: Unfortunately, we cannot give time estimates because the waiting time depends on many factors; i.e. when a space becomes available at a Center, which age group has the opening, the number of people who decline the opening, and the number of people who do not update and are removed from the list.

Q: How much does childcare cost?
A: The Child Development Center fees are based on total combined household income. There are 6 categories of weekly fees ranging from, (call for costs), per week.

Child Development Centers and Child Development Homes
Norman Scott Road, Building 3320B, NAVBASE
(619) 556-8491 DSN 526-8491 toll free: (877)-235-6002.

Child Development Home Program (CDH)
Earn extra Income!
Want to be your own boss? Child Development Home Program (CDH) is looking for providers to work out of their home. Being a CDH care-giver provides a great source of income while saving you the expense of child care. Becoming a provider through the Navy is free and we will help you set up your home with equipment and toys from the CDH resource library.

CDH provides on-going training on child development topics and sends a monitor to inspect and assist you on a monthly basis. Active duty military, DoD, retirees and civilian spouses qualify.

Become a Navy Child Development Home Provider. It’s rewarding
and exciting! Informational meetings held the last Tuesday of each month.
Child Development Homes Offices,
NAVBASE
(619) 556-7394
Miramar
(858) 577-4145

Program: Child Care Resource and Referral, San Diego
Call Child Care Resource and Referral for child placement in all Metro Child Development Centers and Child Development Homes.
Bldg#: 3320D NAVBASE
Address: 2375 Recreation Way
Phone: (619) 556-8491, DSN: 526-8491
1-877-235-6002
E-mail: ccrr@mwrsw.com
Fax: (619) 556-8407
Hours: Mon-Thu; 7:30 am-5 pm, Fri; 7:30 am-4 pm, closed Sat, Sun & Hol
Call Resource & Referral for child placement in all Metro Child Development Centers, School-Age Care Programs, and Child Development Homes.


Facility: Child Development Center, NAVBASE
Bldg#: 3320 NAVBASE
Address: 32375 Recreation Way
Phone: (619) 556-7466
Fax: (619) 556-8407
Hours: Mon-Fri; 6 am-6 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol


Facility: Child Development Center, Murphy Canyon
Bldg#: 3295
Address:3295 Santo Road
Phone: (619) 556-0031
Fax: (619) 556-0030
Hours: Mon-Fri; 6 am-6 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol


Facility: Child Development Center, Naval Medical Center
Bldg#: 15
Address: 34800 Bob Wilson Drive
Phone: (619) 532-7977
Fax: (619) 532-8768
Hours: Mon-Fri; 6 am-6 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol

Facility: Child Development Center, Naval Medical Center (Children's Waiting Room)
Bldg#: 21, 1st Floor
Address: 34800 Bob Wilson Drive
Phone: (619) 532-6665
Hours: Mon-Fri; 7:30 am-4 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol


Facility: Child Development Center, MCRD
Bldg#: 638
Address: 4025 Tripoli Avenue
Phone: (619) 524-4430
Fax: (619) 524-1203
Hours: Mon-Fri; 6 am-6 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol


Facility: Child Development Center, MCAS Miramar
Bldg#: 2740
Address: PO Box 452008
Phone: (858) 577-4144
Fax: (858) 577-4790
Hours: Mon-Fri; 6 am-6 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol


Facility: Child Development Center, SUBASE
Bldg#: 377
Address: 140 Sylvester Road
Phone: (619) 553-0765
Fax: (619) 553-0157
Hours: Mon-Fri; 5:45 am-5:45 pm; closed Sat, Sun & Hol


Program: Child Development Home Childcare Office, San Diego
Bldg#: 3320C Naval Station
Address: 2375 Recreation Way
Phone: (619) 556-7394
MCAS Miramar - Ph: (858) 577-4145
Fax: (619) 556-8473
Hours: Mon-Thu; 7:30 am-5 pm, Fri; 7:30 am-4 pm, closed Sat, Sun & Hol
Offers home-based child care on a full-time basis. Child Development Home Care Providers are qualified professionals operating independent programs in military and civilian housing.

We Put Our Kids First!
The MWR Youth Programs Department operates eight housing area recreation centers and offers a wide variety of recreation programs for children ages three to seventeen. Some of these programs include open recreation, contract classes, field trips, teen programming, building rentals and special events, as well as the programs listed below. For additional information on any of these programs or services, contact your local Housing Area Recreation Center or call (619) 556-6165.

Before and After School Program - This program is designed to meet the needs of school-aged youth (five to twelve years) in the hours before and after school. Organized and supervised activities are planned and conducted at specific times before and after regular school hours.

Day Camp / Intercession - This program is offered for youth between the ages of five and twelve and is conducted during school holidays and summer vacation/intercession periods. Day camp activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, swimming, field trips, outdoor recreation, cultural programs and special events.

Tiny Tot Program - Tiny Tot classes are offered to children ages three to five years old. This part-time program provides an open environment where your child can participate in arts and crafts, music and rhythm, story time, social games, movement and much more.

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Youth Activity Centers


Facility: Bayview Hills Community Center
Address: 1876 Sky Harbor Rd. (Paradise Hills)
Hours: Mon-Fri; 9 am - 7 pm / Sat; Noon - 4 pm
Phone: (619) 556-0771


Facility: Chesterton Community Center
Address: 7427 Linda Vista Rd.
Hours: Mon - Fri; 6 am - 6 pm
Phone: (619) 556-5045

Facility: Gateway Village Recreation Center
Address: 2741 Mendonca Dr.
Hours: Mon-Fri; 6 am - 6 pm
Phone: (619) 225-5628


Facility: Hartman Recreation Center
Address: 4649 Donaldson Dr.
Hours: Mon - Thurs; 6:30 am - 7 pm / Fri; 6:30 am - 6 pm
Phone: (619) 553-5145


Facility: Murphy Canyon Community Center
Address: 3493 Santo Rd.
Hours: Mon - Fri; 6 am - 6 pm
Phone: (619) 556-0719


Facility: Murphy Canyon Youth Center
Address: 4867 Santo Rd.
Hours: Mon - Fri; 6 am - 8 pm / Sat; 9 am - 3 pm
Phone: (619) 556-6165


Facility: Silver Strand Recreation Center
Address: 1302 Leyte Road
Hours: Mon - Fri; 6:30 am - 6 pm
Phone: (619) 435-5056


Facility: Village at Serra Mesa Recreation Center
Address: 8420 1/2 Krenz St.
Hours: Mon - Fri; 6:30 am - 6 pm
Phone: (858) 571-3853


Facility: Youth Sports
Address: 4867 Santo Rd.
Hours: Mon - Fri; 9 am - 5pm
Phone: (619) 556-6167

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