AR 608-10 — Child, Youth, And School Services
AR 608-10 governs policy and procedures for establishing and operating Army Child Development Services and its delivery systems.
- Publication number: AR 608-10
- Title: CHILD, YOUTH, AND SCHOOL SERVICES
- Date: 05/11/2026
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 608-10 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
- ARMY DIR 2014-23
- ARMY DIR 2015-20
- ARMY DIR 2015-44
- ARMY DIR 2019-10
- ARMY DIR 2019-11
- ARMY DIR 2020-17 (armypubs)
- ARMY DIR 2022-06 (armypubs)
AR 608-10 addresses program oversight, management, core requirements, child development centers, family child care, and supplemental programs and services. It requires compliance with DoD and Army standards, eligibility criteria, certification, ratios, background clearances, and assessment procedures.
Topics covered
- Child Development Services delivery systems
- Child eligibility criteria
- Child development center requirements
- Family child care certification
- Supplemental Programs and Services
- Child care ratios and group sizes
- Child care resource and referral services
Questions and answers
What age range can enroll in child development center programs?
Child development center (6 weeks12 years). (paragraph 4-2)
Is infant care available starting at six weeks?
Infant care in CDCs must be available to children beginning at 6 weeks. (paragraph 4-2)
Can CDS programs deny access to children with disabilities?
CDS programs will provide reasonable accommodation for children with special needs in developmental care settings and may not deny access solely on the basis of a disabling condition. (paragraph 4-2)
Are unauthorized child care arrangements allowed in Government housing?
Unauthorized child care is prohibited in Government owned or leased housing or in family housing located on the installation except as authorized by this regulation. (paragraph 6-2)
What percentage of CDC capacity is reserved for full-day and part-day care when there is excess demand?
At least 80 percent of the existing operational capacity of CDC facilities will be used for full-day and part-day care if there is an excess demand waiting list for either type of care. (paragraph 1-8)