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Child care and other support programs.

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The Future of Children

|December 19, 2014

Summary

The Department of Defense (DoD) provides extensive, high-quality child care, crucial for military readiness. This model system faces challenges with demand and potential budget cuts.

Area of Science:

Military and Family Support Systems
Child Development and Care Policy

Background:

Military readiness is linked to reliable child care for service members' families.
The Department of Defense (DoD) operates the largest employer-sponsored child care system in the U.S.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the structure and success factors of the DoD's child care system.
To identify challenges and potential future issues facing military child care.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the DoD's child care system components.
Review of policies regarding certification, accreditation, hiring, and compensation.

Main Results:

The military child care system is a model for the nation, built on four pillars: military certification, national accreditation, stringent hiring policies, and competitive compensation.

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The DoD's child care program is a successful model for employer-sponsored care.
Future force reductions and budget cuts may necessitate difficult decisions regarding service provision.