New school year begins

Children gather for daily breakfast at the Child Development Center at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20, 2012. The CDCs provide care to children within the Cannon community and are accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

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New school year begins

Children gather for daily breakfast at the Child Development Center at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20, 2012. The CDCs provide care to children within the Cannon community and are accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

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New school year begins

Children at the Child Development Center are given their daily breakfast in the facility at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20, 2012. The CDCs provide care to children within the Cannon community and are accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

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New school year begins

A child at the Child Development Center is given his daily breakfast in the facility at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20, 2012. The CDCs provide care to children within the Cannon community and are accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

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New school year begins

Children at the Child Development Center are given their daily breakfast in the facility at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20, 2012. The CDCs provide care to children within the Cannon community and are accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

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New school year begins

Toys line shelves in the Child Development Center at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20, 2012. The CDCs provide care to children within the Cannon community and are accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

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New school year begins

Published Aug. 20, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A new school year has officially kicked off for dependents within the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20.

While local school districts welcomed new and old students, the Child Development Centers on base continue year-round operations for military families.

Both centers offer care for children aged six weeks to five years of age and are accredited through The National Association for the Education of Young Children.

All activities offered within the facility are geared to the needs of each child. The CDCs also offer nutritious breakfasts, lunches and snacks for those enrolled.

All base personnel are reminded to follow posted speed limit signs and watch for children during early morning commutes on and off the installation.

Staff within the CDC also urges parents to never leave children unattended in cars, whether off or idling.

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