Child Development Centers

San Diego Child Development CentersChild 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
Monday-Friday: 5:30 am-6 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & 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
Monday-Friday: 5:30 am-6 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
Bldg.3295
Address: 3295 Santo Road
Phone: 858-268-2221
Fax: 858-278-1550
Child Development Center, Naval Medical Center
Monday-Friday: 5:30 am - 6 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & 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)

Monday-Friday: 7:30 am-4 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
Bldg.2 (First Floor)
Address: 34800 Bob Wilson Drive
Phone: 619-532-6665
Fax: 619-532-6698
Child Development Center, Chollas Heights
Monday-Friday: 5:30 am-6 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
Address: 6205 College Grove Way
Phone: 619-265-2115
Fax: 619-265-8407
Child Development Center, MCRD
Monday-Friday: 6 am-6 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
Bldg.638
Address: 4025 Tripoli Avenue
Phone: 619-524-4430
Fax: 619-524-1203
Child Development Center, MCAS Miramar
Monday-Friday; 5:30 am-6 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
Bldg.2740
Address: PO Box 452008
Phone: 858-577-4144
Fax: 858-577-4790
Miramar Infant & Toddler Center
Monday-Friday: 5:30 am-6 pm
Closed Sat, Sun & Holidays
Bldg.2741 & 2742
Phone: 858-577-7891
Fax: 858-577-7179
Child Development Center, NBPL
Monday-Friday: 5:45 am-5:45 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
Bldg.377
Address: 140 Sylvester Road
Phone: 619-553-0765
Fax: 619-553-0157
Child Development Center, NASNI
Monday-Friday: 5:30 am-6 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & 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 Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
Bldg.605
Address: 678 McCain Blvd.
Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: 619-545-0259
Child Development Center, NAB Coronado
Monday-Friday: 5:30 am-6 pm
Bldg. 503
Phone:619-437-5807
Child Development Center, Patrick Wade CDC
Liberty Station, Point Loma

Monday-Friday: 5:30 am-6 pm
Address: 2483 Hornet Way, San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: 619-222-3400/3401