The NSA Dahlgren CDC is located in Building 212, Jenkins Road and can be reached at 540-653-4994. Before arrival in Dahlgren, you may call for information regarding the placement of your child on the waiting list for childcare. The center is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Children of Active Duty, Department of Defense Civilians and Dahlgren Base Contractors are eligible to use the CDC. Eligibility enrollment is open on a space available basis to military in the infant, toddler and preschool rooms. Civilians are eligible for enrollment on a space available basis in the preschool room.
Rates for childcare at the Child Development Center are based on total family income. Those will be determined when you come into the center to talk with the childcare specialists.
Family Child Care is available through the Child Development Center for infants 6 weeks to children five years of age.
Children in the Child Development Homes (CDH) Program are able to experience a warm, family environment in a provider's home. The flexibility of rates and hours of operation are tailored to the special needs of military families. All CDH providers meet Navy childcare licensure requirements. Rates for home childcare are based on several factors, one of which is the age of the child. The amount you will pay will be determined when you arrange for the care.
You can call the CDC to get a list of the available CDH providers.
