Kids' Corner
Families of Fort Riley Soldiers have varying needs, from childcare to school enrollment and activities for children. Review the information below for descriptions of programs and links to kids' programs.
• The Child Development Centers (CDC) offer full day childcare for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The Army provides care in a multi-age group setting. Each classroom enrolls children with a minimum age span of 18 months. The concept of the Multi Age classroom is to provide a Family style environment where the children can learn from and nurture each other. Children experience fewer transitions while in the multi-age childcare setting and therefore can bond more closely with their primary caregiver. Children also benefit widely from opportunities to interact with children who are older and younger, learning important principles of citizenship, relationships, respect, patience, and self esteem. Follow this link to view locations of CDCs on Fort Riley.
• Registering your children in school in Junction City, USD 475, or Manhattan, USD 383. Follow this link to view information on the Fort Riley School Liaison Officer, building 6620 or call 785-240-1260.
• Youth Sports and Fitness information.
• Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, & Skills (SKIES) – SKIESUnlimited encompasses instructional programs for children and youth from four weeks old to adolescence. Through SKIESUnlimited, children and youth in Child Development Services (CDS), School Age Services (SAS), Middle School Teen Center, and Outreach Services (OS) Programs, as well as home schooled children, have equal access to opportunities that expand their knowledge, inspire them, allow them to explore, and acquire new skills. SKIES has programs that help children develop specific skills like martial arts, dance, gymnastics, tumbling and swimming.
• Child Youth & School Services (CYSS) offers playgroups, classes, trainings and activities for the whole Family to enjoy from everyday strategies that help build social and emotional relationships among children to courses that zero in on behavioral issues in Families.
• Women, Infant’s and Children (WIC) program information for Fort Riley.
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