Child, Youth & School Services provides the Fort Jackson Community with quality child development options and youth programs which can help reduce the conflict between parenting responsibilities and duty requirements, enhance the development of children and youth, engage youth in constructive activities during their discretionary time.

Parent Central Services
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.

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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 class is 14-18 May 2012. Come in 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.

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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.

MWR Activities Map

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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

MWR Activities Map 

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

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

Hours: 0730-1730, Monday - Friday
1st & 3rd 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.

MWR Activities Map 

• 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

Click for more information for Hood St. Child Development Center

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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.

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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 Keisha McCoy-Wilson, FJ's School Liaison Officer and advocate for military families, at 751-6150.

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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 temporary site at  5988 Chesnut Rd. 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


Located at the corner of Chesnut Rd & Imboden St.

Middle School After School Program
No-cost after school program for middle school youth.  Monday through Friday, 1430-1830. 

Open recreation for Middle School youth & teens, 1830-2100, Monday  through Thursday, 1830- 2200, Friday, and Saturday 1300-2200, Sunday closed.

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

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