Child Care for Military Families

Strong Foundations for Children to Grow

Strong foundations are built here—in a safe, secure environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive. At The Children’s Courtyard, we provide comprehensive early childhood education and care for children from birth through age 12, through direct, hands-on experiences that prepare them for a productive academic life and future success.

Military life comes with its share of uncertainty. Child care should offer relief and stability. Whether you’re paying directly or receiving government assistance, The Children’s Courtyard is proud to provide off-base child care military families can depend on. We welcome all branches and commit to making exceptional early education accessible to those who serve.

As a thank you for your service, active duty military families receive a 10% tuition discount when paying without government assistance.*

Thank you for your service. We are honored to support families like yours.

To express my deepest gratitude to the staff at The Children's Courtyard for the exceptional daycare experience they have provided for our family falls short in words in how much they truly mean to us. As a military family, we don't have many people around us, and knowing that our son is always with the greatest teachers in a safe environment is more than we could ever ask for. We are so thankful for the care he has received and the teachings you have all instilled in him to help his brain grow. Thank you for everything you do. We are truly blessed to have you all.

- Cynthia

Lacey, WA

We absolutely love the staff and have had nothing but excellent interactions with every single person here. They are so kind, knowledgeable, and care for our infant son like he is their own baby! It means the world to us knowing that he is safe and happy while we are at work. As a military family working with CCAoA, they have been incredibly helpful with enrollment.

- Vanessa

Lacey, WA

I know my son is with teachers I can trust. They’re great at communicating and instilling the building blocks my child needs to develop his motor skills and one day take his first steps to school. Overall, I love the entire staff here. Especially being a dual-military household, I highly recommend them to any active-duty families. They work with MCCYN if you're looking for an alternative to the CDC.

- Nick

Jacksonville, FL

The staff has been amazing to my family. My boys went through a transitional phase where they only had their dad because I was deployed. I appreciate the support that they have given both my soldiers and my family while I was deployed. Thank you Children's Courtyard for making our boys a part of your family. All daycares don't have that love and support for kids, especially having dual military parents. I highly recommend sending your kids here, not only for the quality of care, but the family feel you have with both the staff & community.

- Angelica

Lacey, WA

Military Child Care Assistance Programs

Fee assistance may significantly reduce your child care costs. If you are a member of the U.S. Military, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. National Park Service, or U.S. General Services Administration, you may be eligible for child care assistance. Contact your branch directly for eligibility requirements, and explore these programs:

Child Care Aware^® of America (CCAoA) - For members of the Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps.

Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN) - For members of the Navy and Coast Guard.

How to Get Started with MCCYN

Applying for MCCYN assistance is straightforward, and your local school director is here to guide you through every step.

Create your MCCYN account. Visit MCCYN.com to verify your family’s eligibility.
Find The Children’s Courtyard school in your area. Select “MCCYN providers” to browse approved centers near you. When you find the right fit, submit your application.
Schedule a tour. Connect with your local school director. If your nearest Children’s Courtyard location isn’t yet listed as MCCYN-approved, reach out—they can help explore your options.
Accept your assistance offer. Once your offer comes through, let us know you’re ready. Our team will coordinate with MCCYN to finalize all the details and get your child enrolled.
Stay current after enrollment. Submit for funding renewal 4 to 6 weeks before it expires and stay in touch with MCCYN to track your status.

Why Military Families Trust The Children’s Courtyard

An Open Window to Your Child’s Day

SproutAbout^®, our exclusive family app with live streaming video, gives you real-time access to your child’s classroom, whether you’re across town or deployed overseas. Stay connected to every milestone, every achievement, every moment.

Exceptional Curriculum

Our proprietary curriculum builds strong foundations through active, hands-on learning—nurturing curiosity and confidence and setting every child on a clear path to kindergarten readiness and future success.

All-Inclusive Pricing

For families paying directly, tuition covers diapers, wipes, and sometimes formula for infants and toddlers, plus healthy meals and snacks for all ages—no hidden costs, just exceptional value.

Safety and Security, Every Day

Secure check-in procedures, door alarms, interior cameras, low teacher-to-child ratios, and staff trained in CPR and first aid are core practices, because keeping your child safe is our top priority, every day.

Find Your Local School Today

Your school director is ready to walk you through assistance programs, answer your tuition questions, and help build the strong foundation your child deserves.

Find Your School

*Offer provides a 10% discount off of rack rate tuition for children ages 0-12 years, for new enrollees; valid on a space-available basis. Proof of active military service required to receive corporate discount. Discount offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon, discount offer, or tuition subsidy, and is not redeemable or refundable for cash.

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