Updated Jul 8, 2026, 2:46 PM EDT These are the Defense Department’s child-care fees for 2025-2026. Military child-care fees vary according to family income and the local market rate. The market categories are low, standard or high. The installation commander chooses which market rate applies locally. Fees for Defense Department child…

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