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Parent Outreach Services

Child Care Options

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Sign up or update your CYS registration to access child care, youth programs, and family support services.

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View the contact information and hours for the Parent Outreach Services program.

Choosing the Right Care for Your Child

Military Families can get safe, flexible, high quality child care to fit their needs. Whether you want full-time care, part-time supervision, or occasional hourly care, we have programs designed for children of all ages.

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Types of Child Care Available 

Full-Time and Part-Time Care 

  • Child Development Centers (CDC). Full-day and part-day care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old in a structured, nurturing environment, and Strong Beginnings Pre-K (ages 4-5) also available 
  • Family Child Care (FCC). Small-group care in certified, on-post homes for children 4 weeks to 12 years old, offering flexible hours and sibling care
  • School Age Centers (SAC). Before- and after-school programs for kindergarten through 5th grade, including homework help, activities, and supervised play

Hourly and Short-Term Care **

  • Hourly Care. Flexible, short-term care for children while parents attend appointments or events
  • Parents on Site. Parent-led co-op programs providing supervised playgroups and babysitting services
    ** May not be available at some garrisons. Please visit your garrison's website or Parent and Outreach Services office.

School Age Care

  • Before- and After-School Programs. Supervised care for school children in grades 1-5, depending on school configuration, including homework time, sports, arts, and camps during school breaks. 
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Child and Youth Services Hiring Event

Child and Youth Services Hiring Event

All interested applicants should visit USAJOBS.gov to apply. Interviews will be conducted on site during the hiring event for those who have applied online.

Oct 20 12 pm - 3 pm
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. Reservations will be open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. Payment must be made prior to event. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund.

Oct 23 6:30 pm - 10 pm

SPOOKY STACKS HAUNTED MAZE / TRUNK OR TREAT

THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR FORT KNOX TENANT UNITS AND THE FORT KNOX COMMUNITY.
THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Oct 30 3 pm - 5 pm
SPOOKY STACKS HAUNTED MAZE / TRUNK OR TREAT
SPOOKY STACKS HAUNTED MAZE / TRUNK OR TREAT

SPOOKY STACKS HAUNTED MAZE / TRUNK OR TREAT

THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR FORT KNOX TENANT UNITS AND THE FORT KNOX COMMUNITY.
THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Oct 30 3 pm - 5 pm
Parent Empowerment Workshops

Parent Empowerment Workshops

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Nov 18 12 pm - 1 pm
SAC CHAT Parent Meeting

SAC CHAT Parent Meeting

Interested in the SAC Program?

Nov 19 5:30 pm

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. 

Reservations will be open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. 

Payment must be made prior to event. 

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund. 

Nov 20 6:30 pm - 10 pm
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. 

Reservations will be open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. 

Payment must be made prior to event. 

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund. 

Nov 20 6:30 pm - 10 pm
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
PARENT'S DAY OUT

PARENT'S DAY OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. Reservations will open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. Payment must be made prior to event. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund.

Dec 12 9 am - 4 pm
Parent Advisory Board Meeting

Parent Advisory Board Meeting

A meeting of the minds

Dec 22 11:30 am
PARENT'S DAY OUT

PARENT'S DAY OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date.

Reservations will open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care.

Payment must be made prior to event. 

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund. 

Jan 16 9 am - 4 pm

PARENT'S DAY OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date.

Reservations will open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care.

Payment must be made prior to event. 

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund. 

Jan 16 9 am - 4 pm
PARENT'S DAY OUT