The CDH is a setting in which CDH providers care for children in their own homes, on or off base. This type of arrangement offers a home-like, natural environment and more flexibility in the hours of operation to accommodate your work schedule. Some CDH providers even provide care for watchstanders, weekend duty, overnight care, shift-work hours, etc. One of the best childcare benefits available to military families is a successful CDH program. CDH providers are certified by DoD, applicable state licensing agencies, and are currently accrediting with the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). Training, inspections and criminal background checks are conducted by the Navy. The Navy subsidizes childcare fees for eligible parents of children six weeks through five years. For information about becoming a CDH Provider contact the Regional CDH office.

Regional CDH Headquarters, VA
Location: Building 3364, A Street, NAB Little Creek, Norfolk
Phone: (757) 462-8930 or 462-8933
Email: brenda.lukeivic@navy.mil
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story
Fort Story
Location: Building 303, Cape Henry Road
Phone: (757) 422-7871

Naval Station Newport, RI
Phone: (401) 841-4562
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 6:15 a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Naval Submarine Base New London, CT
Phone: (860) 694-5965
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Naval Support Activity Saratoga Springs, NY
Location: Building 104, 19JF King Drive
Phone: (518) 886-0200 extension 9160/9161
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Naval Support Activity Sugar Grove, WV
Phone: (304) 249-6509
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Naval Weapons Station, NJ
Phone: (732) 866-2538
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Portsmouth Naval Sipyard, ME
Phone: (207) 438-2083
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CDH Subsidy Program
The ages cover six weeks through five years and children with special needs, functioning at a developmental level within this range, are also eligible. To participate in CDH subsidy the child must be full time care and the dependent of an active duty sponsor. If the sponsor is married, the spouse must be employed or a full time student. Fees are based on total family income. Ask your CDH provider how to register for the CDH subsidy.

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