CYSS Services recognizes the stress that longer and multiple deployments puts on Army Families and that the support they need includes liaison with schools to ensure positive relationships with the schools attended by Army youth!

Registration with CYS Services is now free!

Families Eligible for CYS Programs & Services:

• All active duty soldiers
• All activated National Guard and activated Reserve soldiers
• All DOD Civilians and NASA civilians
• All Civilian Contractors working on Redstone Arsenal

Special Needs Children: CYS has a Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP) in place at each Garrison. If your child suffers, for example, from allergies or Attention Deficit Disorder, or has been diagnosed with a physical or psychological condition, this accommodation process brings together child care professionals, physicians and counselors to determine how CYS can best meet the needs of your child.

All families are required to fill out the Special Needs Health Screening Tool form (PDF 36KB). Complete one form per child and bring it to the Central Enrollment office at registration. If it is determined that your child has a special need, the Central Enrollment office will set up a SNAP meeting.

Registration Process

1. Come to the Parent Central Services office at your Garrison to register on a walk in basis during operating hours. Registering with CYS Services at your Garrison gives you access to all the programs that CYS Services at your Garrison has to offer.
2. Plan to bring additional information such as a military ID card, shot records for each child that you plan to register, etc. Before going to the Parent Central Services office, be sure to check with your local Garrison so that you can arrive prepared.
3. If you are registering for sports and activities offered at your Garrison, download the CYS Health Assessment Form (PDF 23KB). Bring it with you to the Parent Central Services office.

Fees

1. How child care and school age fees are determined:
   DoD has established six child care income categories based on TFI levels, with a fee range in each category. A Family's TFI determines its unique income category (1 - 6).
   The Army sets a standard fee in category 1, usually the lowest possible amount allowed by the DoD, and this fee is the same throughout the Army.
   The Garrison Commander selects a fee for each category 2 through 6.
   Fee rates vary by location, but all are within DoD income category fee ranges. Each Family's fee depends on its income category and the fee rate established for your installation.
2. Fees may be further reduced if you:
   Have more than one child enrolled in CYS programs
   Choose the combined Before and After School Option for School-Age services
   Volunteer to work within Child, Youth & School Services
   Can document financial hardship
   Fees for Summer and Seasonal Camps are charged on a weekly basis:

   Waiting List

   The goal of CYS Services is to provide each Family with a child care option that meets their needs. Because there are a limited number of spaces available, in some locations it may be necessary for Families to be placed on waiting lists. A Family does not have to register prior to being placed on the waiting list.

   To be placed on a waiting list, contact the Parent Central Services office at 256-876-3704.

   Objectives:

   • Support readiness by reducing lost duty time due to conflict between parental responsibilities and unit mission requirements.
   • Support parental child-rearing responsibilities by providing developmentally appropriate quality care options for children.
   • Support Service families in their effort to attain economic self-sufficiency by providing accessible and affordable child care for working parents.

   You may enroll your child(ren) in one of the following programs at the Parent Central Services Registration at Building 1500 Weeden Mountain or call 876-3704.

   Save yourself some time ...most of the enrollment paperwork can be filled out in advance by clicking here !!

   • Child Development Center 6 weeks - 5 years
   • Family Child Care - 4 weeks - 12 years
   • School Age Services - Kindergarten - 5th grade
   • Middle School and Teen - 6th - 12th grade
   • SKIES Unlimited
   • Youth Sports and Fitness
   • Outreach Services
   • Youth Liaison, Education & Support Services
   • CYS Technology Labs and Programming

   Full day care offered on school out days and vacation.

   All staff undergoes numerous background checks and participates in ongoing training. Training areas include first aid, CPR, safety and health considerations for young children, and child growth and development.

   Monthly tuition fees are based on a sliding scale of six income categories. Income categories are based on Total Family Income and are standardized throughout the Department of Defense.

   All of the below are REQUIRED Paperwork:

   Please print out all of the below items and bring with you. The DA/DD Forms listed below are all fillable and can be prepared in advance for your convenience.

   • Preliminary Registration Forms (partially fillable)
   • DA Form 4719-R - Registration Card - please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)
   • DA Form 5222-R - Sponsor Consent - please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)
   • DA Form 7625-1 - Screening Tool - please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)
   • DD Form 2652 - Family Income Form- please fill out in advance by clicking here (fillable)
   • Health Assessment Form / Physical clicking here (fillable)
   • Sport Registration Paperwork clicking here (fillable)
   • Waiting List Form clicking here (fillable)

   Helpful Links:

   Scholarships & Fin Aid

   Current CYSS Fees

   Building Plans for our NEW Child Development Center Opening soon !!