Fort Irwin, CA

The Fort Irwin Child Development Center is the primary childcare facility serving military families at the National Training Center. As a Department of Defense certified facility, it maintains rigorous standards for safety, staff qualifications, and curriculum development. The center employs highly qualified early childhood educators with specialized training in military family support. Features include age-appropriate learning environments, structured developmental programs aligned with early learning standards, nutritious meal programs, and extensive security protocols. The curriculum focuses on social-emotional development, cognitive skills, and school readiness with specialized programs for military children dealing with deployment cycles and transitions.

This highly-rated KinderCare location serves families from Fort Irwin and the broader High Desert region. The center features a comprehensive early childhood curriculum focusing on literacy, math, science, and social skills development. Staff maintain child development credentials and receive ongoing professional development. The facility includes secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and dedicated learning centers. KinderCare's approach emphasizes individualized learning plans, regular progress assessments, and strong parent communication. The center offers flexible scheduling to accommodate military family needs and provides transportation services for school-age children in their before and after school programs.

The Learning Experience in Barstow provides premium early education and childcare services to families from Fort Irwin and surrounding communities. The center features a proprietary curriculum that includes early literacy, mathematics, social studies, and character development programs. Specialized programs include phonics-based reading preparation, foreign language exposure, and manners/etiquette education. The facility maintains low student-teacher ratios, certified early childhood educators, and state-of-the-art security systems. The center emphasizes holistic child development with dedicated spaces for learning, creative expression, and physical activity. Their flexible scheduling and extended hours accommodate the unique needs of military families stationed at Fort Irwin.