Environmental Assessment Construction of New Child Development Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma
Abstract
The purpose and need of this action would be to provide childcare facilities at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) in support of approximately 29,624 employees of which 14,000 are military personnel. In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 34-248: Child Development Centers (CDCs) and Force Support Squadron (FSS)'s mission statement, the Base is required to provide quality, available, and affordable services for childcare. Tinker AFB is deficient in meeting only 60% of current childcare needs. There are currently 245 children on the wait list. The average wait time for on-base child care is 16 months. In accordance with AFI 34-248, if there is a waiting list for full day-care, FSS is required to develop a plan for meeting the additional need. Sufficient childcare facilities are not available on Tinker AFB to meet workforce needs. Eligible families must use off-base child care facilities that are expensive and distant from the base. On-base costs average $70 per week compared to $148 per week off base. Tinker AFB military members and employees often work extended hours to support essential war-fighter requirements. The lack of extended hours at these off-base facilities pose problems for parents who work those irregular hours.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 22, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA631196
Entities
People
- Cindy Garrett
- Timothy T. Taylor
Organizations
- Tinker Air Force Base