Child Development Centers (CDC)
MCRD Parris Island, MCAS Beaufort and Laurel Bay

Come let your child experience the wonderful world of toddlers through guided play and exposure to an array of stimulating age-appropriate activities that includes computers, arts and crafts, reading, listening centers and more! Your child will enjoy a full day of an enriching preschool environment that will assist in building the foundation for their transition into school. Please call for more information or to make a reservation.

MCRD Parris Island Child Development Center Opens at 0500 Monday-Friday
High quality early childhood programs for children age 6 weeks to 5 years. Hourly Care Facility, Bldg. #115, 0500-1800 Monday-Friday $2.50/hour. No Registration Fee • Sorry, No Meals Provided. Saturday Hourly Care Held at PI CDC, 0800-1800, $2.50/hour. No Registration Fee • Sorry, No Meals Provided.

MCAS Beaufort Child Development Center is Open 0500-1800 Monday-Friday
MCAS CDC is open from 0500-1800, M-F. We Offer care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We also offer hourly care from 0730-1630 M-F. Hourly care is by reservation only. While attending the MCAS CDC children will be offered breakfast and lunch as well as an afternoon snack. All meals are designed to fulfill USDA guidelines. Our facility is also open for extended hours by reservation on Payday Friday, 1800-Midnight and every Saturday from 0800-1800.

Saturday Hourly Care
Available at both MCAS Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island. Reservations by Wednesday each week will help us adequately schedule the centers however, reservations are not required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 843-228-3514 for MCRD Parris Island or 843-228-7290 for MCAS Beaufort. South Carolina Certificate of Immunization is required for both locations.
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Family Child Care (FCC)
Tel: 843/846-2270

Family Child Care (FCC) homes offer safe, high quality child care through high standards for quality and well-trained staff in a family/home atmosphere with a small group of children in either government housing or a private home off the installation. Care can include full day, part day, hourly or extended day care for parents that work non-traditional hours. Each professional FCC provider and their family must undergo a series of background screenings. The FCC provider must complete a comprehensive and extensive initial training, as well as on-going training. This program also provides the spouse of military dependents the opportunity to operate their own business while remaining in their home with their own children. The FCC professional provides much needed quality service to children and families of the military.
Download FCC Referral List [ click here ]

MCCS-SC Beaufort is committed to including children with special needs in regional Child Development Programs. Special needs may require smaller group size, a teacher or provider with special skills or training, or physical changes to a classroom or FCC home. Read more

Drop-In Child Care
Tel: 843/846-3514 (MCRD Parris Island) or 843/228-7290 (MCAS Beaufort)

MCAS Beaufort
MCAS CDC does offer hourly care for eligible families. The Drop-in room is open at 0730 and closes daily at 1630. This service is available Monday-Friday. Families who need care must fill out a drop in packet and provide an up to date SC immunization form. Reservation can be made by calling the front desk 843-228-7290 no more than 2 weeks in advance. Children may not bring outside food into the center, all meals are provided by the center.

MCRD Parris Island
Open in Bldg. #115 (The old DI School next to Galer Pre-K Annex behind the old Fire Dept) between the hours of 0500-1800 Monday-Friday. Please call to reserve space. Maximum usage 20 hours/week at $2.50/hour/child (please change to this). $7 registration fee (remove registration information, please) and $2.50/hour. SC Certificate of Immunization required for all children. Reservations may be made up to two weeks in advance by calling 843-228-3514.

Friendly Reminders for Parents

1. Each child must have a current SC Certificate of Immunization on site at the time of care.
2. Each child must have a registration form complete with Emergency Contacts.
3. Dinner and Snacks are to be provided by the parents if the children will be at the center beyond 1800 or for Weekend events.
4. Meals may not contain peanuts or peanut byproducts. 
5. The meals may not require any cooking or microwaving.
6. Children may not wear open-toed shoes, or jewelry for safety reasons.
7. No cereal is to be mixed with formula for bottle-fed infants, and bottles must be prepared and labeled and dated.
8. Parents of children with allergies / special needs should contact the facility that will be providing care in advance to take the proper steps prior to receiving care.
9. We are a latex free facility, therefore, no latex is allowed in the facilities.
10. Medication cannot be given to Hourly Care children. (Exceptions must be approved on a case by case basis prior to care)
11. Unless you are registered through an Authorized paying organization, payment is expected at the time of services.
12. For a complete copy of our Handbook, or any additional questions, please stop by the main CDC.

Hourly Care Registration
Download Drop-In Registration Form [ click here ]

Latch Keys Open Recreation Program
MCRD Parris Island, Tel: 843/228-1669
Laurel Bay, Tel: 843/228-7640
Mon - Fri 1430 - 1800

Latch Keys Open Recreation Program is available to children 10-12 years old to assist with homework, and join fun activities such as pool, foosball and outdoor activities, Boys and Girls club of America programs, computer and Play Station II games. Soda and snack machine are available at the facilities.

Youth Centers
MCRD Parris Island, 501 Wake Blvd., Tel: 843/228-1669
Laurel Bay, Tel: 843/228-7640
Mon - Fri 0500 - 1800

A safe haven for school age children offering recreation activities, and before and after school programs. The facility boasts a full sized gymnasium, playground, arts and craft room, game room and teen center. Affiliated with the Boys & Girls Club of America. MCCS SC Youth Program mission is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring individuals. Their goal is to provide a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationship with caring, adult professionals, and offer life-enhancing programs that promote character development. Rates are base upon Total Family Income.

School Year Registration for Youth
Registration for all currently enrolled school age care families. Please call MCRD Parris Island Youth Center or Laurel Bay Youth Center to register.

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New Parent Support Program (NPSP)
Bldg. 172 Santo Domingo, Parris Island
Tel: 843/228-3451

Resource and Referral
MCAS Beaufort, Bldg #1142, Geiger Blvd., Tel: 843/228-7279, Point of Contact: Shemika Bellamy

Resource and Referral serves as the central enrollment registry to all eligible patrons seeking programs for their children and youth. Parents shall receive general information on available child care and youth options on the installation and/or in the surrounding community. Referrals are made to Child Development Centers, Youth Centers, Family Child Care homes, and youth sports on the installation and/or in the surrounding community.

Personal Financial Management
MCAS Beaufort, Bldg #807, Tel: 843/228-7055
MCRD Parris Island, Building #911, Tel: 843/228-2218

Proactive financial assistance programs for service members and families. Programs range from basic budget planning and creditor mediation to retirement planning.

Drug Demand Reduction (DDR)
MCAS Beaufort, Bldg #807
Tel: 843/228-7210, 843/228-7140

Program to reduce substance use through education and awareness. Provides illegal drug use prevention education to service members and civilian employees; sponsors events and activities on base; and disseminates educational materials to military and civilian employees. Also serves Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region.

Hold Onto Your Memories
8x10 pictures from negatives are available from 1939 to the present. Some years are missing negatives. Costs: $10.80, Location: Bldg 602. Hours: 7:30 AM (0730) - 4:00 PM (1600).

For more information call:
843-228-1555/1546
MCCS Recruit Photos
MCAS Bldg Number 553
PO Box 55018
Beaufort MCAS, SC 29904

Remember to provide the platoon number, month and year. There is a 4 week to 90 day wait for delivery.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
MCAS Beaufort, Bldg #807, Tel: 843/228-6903
MCRD Parris Island, Building #911, Tel: 843/228-3188

Enrollment in the EFMP is mandatory (MCOP1754). The program is designed to provide assistance to service personnel with a family member who has special needs before, during and after relocation due to Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. Disabilities may range from mild to severe. Family support group and newsletter offered. Link to more information: Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Career Resource Management Center (CRMC)
MCAS Beaufort Building, Bldg #807, Tel: 843/228-7701
MCRD Parris Island, Building #923, Tel: 843/228-2761

Transition assistance, pre-separation and pre-retirement classes, resume writing, effective job hunting, local job postings and career resource library, as well as the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) to assist spouses with employment issues.

Information and Referral
MCAS Beaufort, Welcome Center, Bldg #1283, Tel: 843/228-7351

Have questions? Looking for answers? This program links service members and their families to available programs and services on base and throughout surrounding local community.

Relocation Assistance (RAP)
MCAS Beaufort, Welcome Center, Bldg #1283, Tel: 843/228-6401
MCRD Parris Island, Building #911, Tel: 843/228-2371

All the information to assist you with PCS and EAS moves. Welcome Aboard briefs and packages, Smooth Move Seminar, Lending Locker. Learn More..

Retired Activities (RAO)
MCAS Beaufort, Welcome Center, Bldg #1283
Tel: 843/228-6222

MCRD Parris Island, Building #923
Tel: 843/228-3760, 843/228-4574, 843/228-2761

Outreach to the retired community, Sponsors the Retired Military Appreciation Day as well as informational seminars in the spring and fall each year. Learn more..

Thrift Shop
MCRD Parris Island (around the corner from the Bowling Center)
Managed by: Staff NCO Wives' Club. All income is for charity and ask about Club Membership.
Hours: Thu & Fri 1000 - 1400.