Bldg 6398 (corner of
Blaine Ave and Garcia Blvd in Hillside
Housing area)
Phone: 966-3539
The SKIES Unlimited program
is the framework for the Army’s CYSS instructional
programs. It encompasses the four service areas:
Arts, Recreation
and Leisure
Life Skills, Citizenship, and Leadership
Sports, Fitness and Health
Academic Skills,
Mentoring, and Intervention
This program provides instructional classes
in dance, arts and crafts, German language,
sign language, karate, gymnastics, personal
interests and more. Children can explore new
skills, pursue and nurture personal interests,
interact socially with others, bolster college
applications and foster close relationships
with caring, knowledgeable adults outside the
home.
Jensen Family Fitness
Center is home to the Family Fitness and
Health Program. While you participate
in fitness activities, on-site child care
is available on a space-available basis.
Appropriate activities and supervision
will be provided by qualified CYSS teachers.
Food service will not be provided, and
a one-time registration will be completed
on-site for this CYSS program only.
The child care service is free.
For more information on what parents need
to provide while their children are in this
child care program, please call 967-1254.
NOTE: parent must remain
in Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center
while children are in CYSS care.
Rainbows
and Raindrops (R&R)
Bldg. 8197, American
Lake Ave
Hours of Operation,
Monday – Friday:
0830 - 1200 hrs
1300 - 1600 hrs
The Raindrops & Rainbows
(R & R) Center offers Army Families a place
to play, learn and network. Parents and their
children, birth to 5 years old, may drop in
and take part in a variety of fun activities.
learn how to make playdough, work on school
readiness skills, learn infant massage techniques,
baby signs and songs. A CYSS early childhood
professional will be on-site to conduct activities
with you and your children or to assist you
in activities of your choice. Contact the center
for additional information on specific classes
and a calendar of events.
Additional information:
This free program
offers on-site registration.
Parents provide diapers,
wipes, etc., for their children.
Parents must stay
at the center with their children and
participate in the activities.
Program options include:
Parent and child
group activities
School readiness
Skills
Networking with
other Military Families
Baby sign language
skills
Creative art projects
Special activities
as featured on calendar
Kids
On Site (KOS)
Phone: 966-5996
"Kids on Site" is child care provided
to parents on-site while attending functions
like Newcomer's Orientation, Army Family
Team Building, PWOC, Sunday chapel services,
Family resource functions, and more.
Parents are asked to follow these procedures
when their children are in care:
Remain on-site during
the entire time children are in care
Assist with evacuation
of their children in an emergency
Pick up their children
immediately following each function
Complete a CYSS Registration
Form and a "Kids on Site" card
will be issued to parents (to be used
only at "Kids on Site" locations)
Complete an Infant
Information Sheet for children under
1 year old (If the child is registered
with CYSS, only the top portion needs
to be completed)
Sign their children
in and out of the care site
We ask that parents
provide the following for each age child:
Infants - A blanket,
several diapers, baby wipes, extra set
of clothing, unopened baby food jars,
pre-mixed formula, labeled with child’s
first and last name and any other item
needed by the infant.
Toddlers – A blanket,
several diapers, baby wipes, extra set
of clothing, sippy cup plus other needed
items.
Preschool/School Age – A
blanket, if the child is in care during
nap time.
Snacks are provided
to the children and generally consist of crackers
and a variety of juices. Please let our staff
knows if your child is allergic to any of these
items. Due to the time of day or length of the
function, sometimes lunches must be furnished
by the parent. Please make sure your child’s
lunch is labeled with first and last name and
that the food is cut into small pieces. We strongly
discourage parents from packing grapes, nuts,
popcorn and hotdogs.
Children will be observed for obvious signs
of illness upon arrival. Children may be denied
services if they appear ill or show visible
signs of a fever or any symptoms listed in our
Denial of Service Policy and Health SOP.
Volunteer
Child Care in Unit Settings (VCCUS)
Volunteers from units
may become certified through CYSS to provide
free child care to their units for group
meetings and functions. Please call 966-2977
for more information.
Parent
Involvement and Volunteers
Parents as Partners.
Parents are considered an integral part
of CYSS and are encouraged to participate
in many aspects of the Programs:
Observe your child/youth
in the program setting. Parents are
always welcome in their child’s program
at anytime.
Have daily contact
with your child’s teacher or FCC provider.
Serve as a CYSS volunteer.
Attend special programs
offered in CYSS programs.
Participate in parent
conferences, surveys and educational
workshops.
Parent Conferences.
Parents and teachers meet together during, parent
conferences, to review progress and evidence
of the child’s growth and development. Information
is shared with Families on a daily basis, in
person as well as telephonically. Semi-annual
conferences are held during the year. During
this time children, Families and their primary
teacher discuss developmental progress.
Information Center. An information
center is located in each CYSS facility. A monthly
calendar, Parent Handbook, food menus, room
schedules and other pertinent information are
available.
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). Parents
can provide input concerning administrative
policies and developmental programming by participating
in PAC. Each facility has a PAC that consists
of Program Administrators, parents, management
staff, and caregivers/providers and meets quarterly.
Contact your program’s director for additional
information if you are interested in participating
in the PAC.
Parent Volunteers. As parents,
you have been responsible for the early teaching
of your child. Although your child is involved
in a CYSS program, you are still the most important
teacher in your child’s life. Here are some
ways you can help your child and share your
expertise with other children in the programs:
Read stories
Help with art/craft
projections
Help children start
collections and share collections that
you have started
Promote good health
and safety habits
Share Family activity
ideas and experiences
Share special talents
with children
Army
Child Care in Your Neighborhood (ACCYN)
The Army is experiencing
dramatic changes as rebasing and transformation
decisions are made. OCONUS families relocating
to stateside installations often live
off-post and need quality, affordable
child care options where they reside.
Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood provides
Army-sponsored off-post care as a supplement
to, not a substitute for Army-operated
on-post care.
