Child Development Center • 897 Armistead St • Pope AFB, NC 28308

PH: 910.394.4323 or 910.394.2724

The Pope Air Force Base Child Development Center provides quality care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Our goal is to meet children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs each day by providing a high quality program and a nurturing environment.

 Each room is divided into interest centers which are designed to provide a variety of learning opportunities which include manipulative play, art, music, dramatic play, computers and more, occasional field trips and cooking experiences according to the age of the children.  Meals and snacks are provided in accordance with the USDA Child and Adult Food Program and Air Force guidance.  

We are committed to a philosophy that encourages each child to grow  as a unique and capable individual in a supportive, happy and safe environment. Our program is designed around child-directed, child initiated and teacher directed play.We offer fulltime care, hourly drop in care on a space-available basis, and Part Day Preschool programs.   

The Child Development Center partners with the Air Force Aid Society to offer Give Parents a Break each month to provide parents with a deployed partner, new child, or special circumstance a  free "break" for a few hours.  Our program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children which ensures a high quality program.  Our goal is to ensure that "everyday is a happy day at Pope Child Development Center".