Central Enrollment
3392 Magruder Ave
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
(803) 751-4865 / 751-4824
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 0730-1630
Tuesday & Thursday - 0730-1800

One-stop enrollment/sign up service for families interested in registering their children for child care and/or other youth services

Information on all CYSS program options

Vacancy listings

Babysitter referral

Installation-to-installation referral for military families moving to another duty station

Sign up for sports and instructional classes.

Family Child Care 3392 Magruder Ave Fort Jackson, SC 29207 (803)751-6234

Hours: 0730-1630, Monday - Friday

Family Child Care (FCC) offers child care for children 4 weeks to 12 years by trained and certified "Family Child Care Providers" living in on-post government quarters or off post residences.

• Small group setting with a home environment

• Full-day, part-day, before and after school, hourly, and             extended care

FCC providers and family members 12 and older must pass the required background checks and are monitored and inspected on a regular basis.

Check the Army FCC Online web site for more information. Visit the Central Enrollment or Family Child Care office to request a password that will allow you to access the secure portion of the site for provider information and referrals.

The majority of FCC providers are certified by Baby Signs, Inc., the world's leading sign language program for hearing babies. Learn more at www.babysigns.com.

The FCC program offers employment for military spouses enabling them to earn an income while staying at home.

The next FCC Orientation training is scheduled for 14-18 September 2009. Come in this summer to complete an application and talk with the staff about the possibility of becoming an FCC Provider. If you are a transferring provider from another installation, we will work with you to "fast-track" the process and get you on board much sooner.

Fort Jackson Youth Center
5975 Chesnut Rd..
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
(803)751- 6387

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 1500 - 2100
Friday, 1500 - 2200
Saturday 1300 - 2300
Sunday 1400 - 1800

The Fort Jackson Youth Center is located on the corner of Imboden Parkway and Chesnut Road.  The center serves as the focal point for many youth programs and is one of two Boys & Girls Clubs located on Fort Jackson.  The youth center has been a Boys & Girls Club since November 1999 and is Fort Jackson's Positive Place for Kids.   The other Boys & Girls Club on Fort Jackson is the recently opened Middle School After School Program site referred to as the House and is located at 5957 Parker Lane in the housing area.  

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Scales Avenue Child Development Center
4581 Scales Ave.
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
(803)751- 6221 / 6230

Hours:  0515-1830
Monday - Friday
Sunday Chapel Service: 0830-1345

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Scales Avenue Child Development Center is a Department of Defense (DoD) certified and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited center. Scales Ave CDC Provides full day and part day care, for infants through kindergarten Monday - Friday for up to 60 hours per week. Care options also available include:

• Summer camp for children completing kindergarten

• Before & after kindergarten program

• Options for children needing 25 - 30 hours of care per week

• Childcare for chapel services on Sundays. Hours 0830-1345

• Hourly services before and after the opening and closing of the Hood Street CDC

Hood Street Child Development Center
4585 Hood St.
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
(803)751- 1970 / 1972

Hours: 0730-1730, Monday - Friday
2nd & 4th Friday, 1800 – 2300


Hood Street Child Development Center is a Department of Defense (DoD) certified and National Association for the Education of Young Child (NAEYC) accredited center providing quality hourly child care for short term (maximum 25 hours per week) child care needs.  Advance reservations recommended.

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Walk-ins accepted if space and staff are available

Drop-off and pick-up from on-post schools are provided for all time periods except 0800

Special openings available on request for unit or organizational functions

Evening care also provided on the second and fourth Fridays of every month, 1800 – 2300

School-Age Services Program
5975 Chesnut Rd..
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
(803)751- 1136
Located at the corner of Chesnut Rd & Imboden St.

The School-Age Services Program bridges the gap between Child Development Services and Youth Services and provides programs for youth in Grades 1 - 5.  It takes the worry out of what to do with your child before and after school, during winter and spring school vacations, and during the summer holidays with programs for regular users & open recreation.

DOD certified and NSACA accredited

Transportation to and from all three on-post elementary schools

Programmed activities after school

Partnerships with MWR activities including Century Lanes Bowling Center, Knight Pool, Fort Jackson Golf Club, and Recycling Learning Center

Homework center and computer lab as well as a monthly calendar of events for 1st – 5th grade youth ·         USDA approved snacks & meals ·         Monthly calendar of events for open recreation ·         4-H Clubs on Wednesday afternoons during the school year

Occasional users receive 3 free afternoons monthly during the school year and weekend open recreation services as a part of their CYS registration fee. Additional afternoons are available at nominal charges.

School Liaison Services 3392 Magruder Avenue Fort Jackson, SC 29207 (803) 751-6150 Hours: 0730-1630 Monday - Friday

Available to all military parents of school-aged children regardless of the school students attend.

       School Liaison Services provides assistance with:

       Issues with school registration and academic credits.

       Coordination of transition services.

       Information on local school systems, curriculum and school opportunities.

       Liaison with Fort Jackson command on educational issues affecting military children.

 

To access any School Liaison Services, contact Ruth Russell, FJ's School Liaison Officer and advocate for military families, at 751-6150.

 

 

Middle School & Teen Program
5975 Chesnut Rd.
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
(803)751- 6387 / 5040

The Middle School & Teen Program operates out of the Youth Center,  In addition, the Middle School After School Program now has its own site at  5957 Parker Lane in housing.  As a Boys & Girls Club affiliate and 4-H partner, the MS/Teen Program offers age appropriate activities for youth in 6th through 12th grade.

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 1430 - 2100

Middle School & Teen Program Menu

Friday, 1430 - 2200 Saturday: 1300 - 2200 Sunday: 1400 - 1800 Located at the corner of Chesnut Rd & Imboden St. MWR Activities Map  Middle School After School Program No-cost after school program for middle school youth.  Monday through Friday, 1430-1830.  7-station computer lab Homework assistance After school snacks in a Café with well stocked refrigerator Games rooms Arts & crafts rooms 4-H clubs meet on Wednesday afternoons MS/Teen Open Recreation       Open recreation available for teens after school, 1500 - 1830        Open recreation for Middle School youth & teens, 1830-2100, Monday  through Thursday, 1830-2200,        Friday, and on weekend operating hours        Multi function games room w/7 capacity computer lab, television viewing area and arts 'n crafts        Monthly calendar of events developed by youth leadership clubs        Torch Club        Keystone Club   Field trips, lock ins, and recreational tournaments Gymnasium Snack bar open daily       MS/Teen Workforce Preparation Program Year round employment opportunities working at the center and various other MWR activities Youth ages 14 through seniors in high school Apply at Non appropriated Fund Personnel Office in Strom Thurmond Building Participate in Boys & Girls Clubs of America Career Launch Program