The Department of Defense adjusted its child care fees for the first time in six years, increasing the number of income brackets and raising fees for most clients.
Fee changes will impact about 600 Bolling families who have enrolled their children in development centers and school-age care programs. The changes will go into effect on Sept. 30. Funding for child development centers is covered by a 50-50 combination of fees collected and federal subsidies.
According to Peggy Harper, regional assistant child and youth programs administrator, a letter was sent to parents Sept. 1 announcing the changes formally.
“These fee changes will help us meet budget requirements, and keep the best possible child care providers in the field,“ said Mrs. Harper.
Child care fee ranges have changed from six to nine categories. The income cap on each fee range has been raised, establishing the top earning range at $125,000 and above.
Those earning less than $85,000 will likely fall in an income bracket resulting in lower fees from previous years. Multiple child families will also be able to take advantage of a 20 percent discount.
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New weekly rates for the child development centers worldwide will take affect Oct. 1. Shown above are Sean Bryant and Milka Lopez. In the background are Jaxson Mentzer and Iesha Kent, all from the six weeks to 12-month rooms at Anacostia CDC II. |
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2010 Joint Base Anacostia BollingChild Development Centermonthly fees
CATEGORY ANNUAL INCOME RATE
Category I $0 - $29,400 $242
Category II $29,401 - $35,700 $304
Category III $35,701 - $46,200 $360
Category IV $46,201 - $57,750 $416
Category V $57,751- $73,500 $472
Category VI $73,501 - $85,000 $528
Category VII $85,001- $100,000 $568
Category VIII $100,001 - $125,000 $580
Category IX $125,000 plus $594
Hourly Care:
$5 per hour ($3 w⁄exception)
Two week vacation included
20% discount given for more than one child
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