THE MILITARY CHILD CARE ACT OF 1989

Delivering Quality, Affordable Child Careto Our Military Families

Early Learning MattersDepartment of Defense early

childhood curriculum for ages birth to 5 years

Virtual Lab SchoolOnline training

and professional development system

MilitaryChildCare.comCentralized child care management system

Youth SponsorshipExpanded system of care for

military youth programsfor ages 13 to 18 years

Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood

Fee assistance for military families

Thirty years ago, the Military Child Care Act of 1989became a model for the nation in how we care for our children — from increased funding and training programs to creating curricula and addressing affordability. Today, the transformation continues, with the Department of Defense leading the way.

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