Child Care & Youth Programs Prep
31FW improving the First 31 minutes, hours, & days before, upon & after arrival

Before Arrival
Upon Arrival
After Arrival
Pre Departure
Before PCSing, get a head start on your family’s Child and Youth Programs (CYP) registration and school registration. This will be a big help to you once you’re overseas - trust us, we know! There’s a lot going on when you first arrive. Military families may request child care by visiting MilitaryChildCare.com.
Priority Care
Aviano Air Base has established priorities for child care based on DoD requirements.
- Priority 1: Child Development Center (CDC) and School Age Program (SAP) employees, Single & Dual Military Families (military married to military) and Reservists on active duty (with a family status Single Parent/Dual Military)
- Priority 2: Single and Dual Military or Command Sponsored DoD Civilians with a full-time non-military working spouse (working 20 hours per week or is a full-time student)
- Priority 3: Families with an unemployed spouse
Eligibility
Child Development Services
6 weeks to 5 years old
Programs Offered
Full time, hourly, part day pre-school, PCS Care, Give parents a Break, Kids Night out/Parents Night Out. Part-day Pre-School is offered at the Area F facility.
Registration Forms Required
- CDC Full Time Contract
- AF Form 1181
- Copy of Leave and Earning Statement for each DoD member
- Copy of PCS Orders
- Current Immunizations w/most current Flu Shot
- CDC FEE Schedule
Kindergarten to 6th Grade
Programs Offered
For youth in Kindergarten to 6th grade. This program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and provides care before and after school and all day on non-school days.
Registration Forms Required
- AF Form 1181
- Copy of Leave and Earning Satement for each DoD member
- Copy of PCS Orders
- Current Immunizations w/most current flu shot
- School Age Contract (School Year new members only)
- School Age Contract (Summer new members only)
- CDC/School FEE Schedule
- More information available at 31 FSS Child Development Center
9 to 13 years old
Programs Offered
Open Recreations offers Boys & Girls Club and 4-H programs, field trips and activities after school, expanded hours and programs during non-school days.
Registration Forms Required
- Open Recreation Membership Packet
- Current Immunizations [Most current Flu Shot]
13 to 18 years old
Programs Offered
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old, they offer Boys & Girls Club and 4-H programs, field trips and activities after school, expanded hours and programs during non-school days.
Registration Forms Required
- Teen Center Membership Packet
- Current Immunizations (most current flu shot)
- More information available here: 31fss.com/teen-center
3 to 18 years old
Program offered:
Basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, and flag football for youth ages 5-18. We also offer smart start programs for ages 3-4 to include t-ball, basketball, football and soccer. All youth must have a current physical on file and up to date immunizations prior to registration. Volunteer coaches are always needed!
Registration Forms Required
- Current Immunizations (most current flu shot)
- Sport Specific Registration Form (available at youth programs reception desk, call to have them emailed).
- Youth Sport Calendar 2018
- More information here: 31fss.com/youth-sports
Before Arrival Topics
- First 31 PCS Start
- Getting Started
- Command Sponsorship
- EFMP Screening
- Passports & Visas
- Book Lodging
- Book Travel
- Traveling with Pets
- Shipping Household Goods
- Shipping Vehicle
- Set Up Overseas P.O. Box
- Child Care & Youth Programs Prep
- School Registration Prep
- Legal Services
- Cell Phones & Keeping in Touch
- Credit Cards