Child Development Centers
Child Development programs are offered to ages 6 weeks to 5 years at Child Development Centers (CDC) throughout San Diego. Caregivers receive extensive training in the development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to ensure an enriching day care experience for young Navy family members. Program elements include age appropriate activities, participation in the USDA food program, and monthly training requirements of staff.
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.
| Office | Information |
|---|---|
| Childcare Resource and Referral | Bldg. 3639 Base: Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Address: Norman Scott Road Phone: 619-556-8491 DSN: 526-8491 Toll free: 877-235-6002 |
| Child and Youth 24/7 Center Open 24 Hours Daily |
Bldg. 607 Base: Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) Phone: 619-545-5617/619-767-1172 |
| Child Development Center, NBSD Mon-Fri: 5:30 am - 6 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Bldg. 3653 Base: Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Address: 3653 Filbert Street San Diego 92136 Phone: 619-556-3522 Fax: 619-556-3512 |
| Child Development Center, Murphy Canyon Mon-Fri: 5:30 am -6 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Bldg. 3295 Address: 3295 Santo Road Phone: 619-556-0031 Fax: 619-556-0030 |
| Child Development Center, Naval Medical Center Mon-Fri: 5:30 am - 6 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Bldg. 15 Address: 34800 Bob Wilson Drive Phone: 619-532-7977 Fax: 619-532-8768 |
| Child Development Center, Naval Medical Center (Children's Waiting Room) Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 4 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Bldg. 2 (First Floor) Address: 34800 Bob Wilson Drive Phone: 619-532-6665 |
| Child Development Center, Chollas Heights Mon-Fri: 5:30 am - 6 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Address: 6205 College Grove Way Phone: 619-556-0540 |
| Child Development Center, MCRD Mon-Fri: 6 am - 6 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Bldg. 638 Address: 4025 Tripoli Avenue Phone: 619-524-4430 Fax: 619-524-1203 |
| Child Development Center, MCAS Miramar Mon-Fri; 5:30 am - 6 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Bldg. 2740 Address: PO Box 452008 Phone: 858-577-4144 Fax: 858-577-4790 |
| Miramar Infant & Toddler Center Mon-Fri: 5:30 am - 6 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Bldg. 2741 & 2742 Phone: 858-577-7891 |
| Child Development Center, NBPL Mon-Fri: 5:45 am - 5:45 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Bldg. 377 Address: 140 Sylvester Road Phone: 619-553-0765 Fax: 619-553-0157 |
| Child Development Center, NASNI Mon-Fri: 5:30 am - 6 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Bldg. 605 Address: 678 McCain Blvd. Coronado, CA 92118 Phone: 619-545-0259/5609 |
| Child Development Home Childcare Office, San Diego Mon-Fri: 5:30 am - 6 pm Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays |
Bldg. 605 Address: 678 McCain Blvd. Coronado, CA 92118 Phone: 619-545-0259 |
| Child Development Center, NAB Coronado Mon - Fri: 5:30 am - 6 pm |
Bldg. 503 Phone: 619-437-5807 |
| Child Development Center, Patrick Wade CDC Liberty Station, Point Loma Mon - Fri: 5:30 am - 6 pm |
Address: 2483 Hornet Way, San Diego, CA 92106 Phone: 619-222-3400/3401 |
