The Mid-Pom Java Café is located in the central part of the Presidio. We serve breakfast and deli sandwiches, pastries, salads, wraps, pizzas, burritos, specialty items, and Starbucks Coffee. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the facility.

The Mobilization, Deployment, and Support Stability Operations (MDSSO) helps support community readiness during deployments and emergencies. We help make sure installation programs align with unit deployment cycles, provide pre- and post-deployment support, and help unit Commanders with their Family Readiness plans and deployment support services for Service Members and their Families. We’re responsible for operating an Emergency Family Assistance Center in the case of an all-hazards event, and supporting Service Members and Families during Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) and Repatriation. We also act as a case manager for all requests for assistance through the Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (ADPAAS).

Children begin to learn about themselves, their families and their community at an early age. All programs through CYS strive through art, music, field trips, stories, and games to promote this natural learning. This "total child" approach is designed to have a positive impact on all children participating. It accommodates children at their individual levels. The Monterey Road Child Development Center staff are committed to excellence in early childhood programs and encourage parents to provide comments, ideas and suggestions that may help improve service to all our patrons, children and parents alike.

We are a nationally accredited facility through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which maintain top standards. Our staff is committed to providing a quality education through the use of the Creative Curriculum that helps them to develop quality activities for all of the developmental areas.

If you haven't seen our center, please feel free to stop by or call to schedule a tour of our facility. If you decide to register your child, a mandatory orientation must be attended by at least one parent. Several options are offered for day care.

1. Full day - 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
    
2. Part-day - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Preschool programs for children ages three to five years old. Families have the option of enrolling two, three, or five days.
    
3. Strong Beginnings Pre-kindergarten Program 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
    
4. Hourly care - 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Care is available for children six weeks to five years old. Reservations may be placed up to 30 days in advance of service.

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) promotes healthy Families through a variety of services including home visits, support groups, and parenting classes. We help Soldiers and Families learn to cope with stress, isolation, post-deployment reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood. Army Families who are expecting a child or who have children up to age three can participate in all of our services confidentially and free of charge. Download the brochure Here.

Each installation has developed unique New Parent Support Program services that include:

• Home visits: Scheduled at your convenience, home visits bring education and reassurance right to your own home covering many topics, including breastfeeding, sleeping, nutrition, potty training, age-appropriate discipline, developmental screenings, sibling rivalry, stress management, deployment issues, and time management. NPSP-Home Visitors are supportive and caring licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) or registered nurses (RNs). They have extensive experience working with young children and are sensitive to your unique challenges as a military Family.
• Expectant Parent Workshop: Helps to provide valuable information about pregnancy and postpartum health, basic infant care, infant massage, parenting skills, safety, discipline, stress management, deployment issues, and community resources.
• Play groups: Scheduled regularly at installations, they help children learn through play in a supportive atmosphere that benefits parents as well. Activities include story time, crafts, and music.
• Military Homefront: A free weekly parenting email with support, tips and advice, updates about your baby’s developmental milestones, and other great information curated just for you.

Contact your installation Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program for more information. You can also call Military OneSource for more information and referrals (CONUS: +1 800-342-9647; OCONUS: 00-800-3429-6477; To call collect with operator assistance OCONUS: +1 (484)530-5908.

The Presidio of Monterey's Outdoor Recreation program offers only RV storage rentals. 

Welcome to the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Parent Central Services, located in the Ord Military Community. We provide one-stop registration for all CYS programs including childcare at the Monterey Road Child Development Center (CDC), the Porter Youth Center (PYC) and Family Child Care (FCC), as well as for a variety of activities including sports, and camps. Download the CYS Handbook for more information.

Registration is free. Parent Central Services staff will gladly assist eligible patrons with registration. For those using our childcare services, we will arrange for a parent orientation with the appropriate director. Please call +1 (831)242-7765 for an appointment.

We look forward to serving you! Download the Monthly Newsletter!

Porter Youth Center provides quality programming for School-Age children (K-5th Grade) and Middle School and High School age youth. Accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) we offer a wide spectrum of activities to keep your child/youth busy, learning and having fun. Please check our calendar below for upcoming events and be sure to like our Facebook page to keep up to date on the current happenings. Program Orientations are offered weekly.

Porter Youth Center provides care during:

• Before and after school (FREE after school care for 6th-12th Grade)
• School closures
• Seasonal and holiday school breaks
• Summer Camp
• Hourly Care- GET 4 FREE HOURS PER MONTH

Daily programming is provided in our 5 Core Service Areas:

• Education, Support & Career Exploration
• Health, Wellness & Life Skills
• Character and Leadership Development
• Sports, Fitness, Recreation
• The Arts

We are proud partners of Boys and Girls Clubs of America and 4-H.

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Porter Youth Center School-Age Program provides the highest quality of before/after-school and school-out programming to children K-5th Grade. Your child will enjoy the wide spectrum of activities offered in our 5 Service Areas. Children will explore STEAM Activities through our Maker Space and Technology Lab; experiment with Fine Art in our Gallery; practice good health and fitness in our gymnasium, receive support academically through our Power Hour program and much more. Meals are also provided daily.

Enjoy our cardio theater room with treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, exercise bikes, and recumbent exercise bikes. The cardio theater offers the latest technology with your choice of ten TV channels to view while you work out.

The Presidio of Monterey Marketing Department offers a large variety of printed media and graphic design services. Eligible patrons can order anything from business cards to large banners and everything in between at affordable prices. Fill out and return our Marketing request form or contact us for a consultation and pricing.