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Branch Dental Clinic 301-342-1407/1408
The Dental Clinic is a modern, well-equipped facility staffed with four general dentists within the Naval Health Clinic. Active-duty members may make appointments after receiving a complete exam either as part of dental/birth month recall, physical exam or dental sick call. Sick call is available on a walk-in basis from 7:30 to 9 a.m., and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Patients in need of immediate treatment will be seen on a priority basis. Checkins/outs are encouraged after 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. After hours emergencies are directed to report to the Naval Health Clinic Quarterdeck or call 301-342-1418 to speak to the Medical Officer of the Day. The duty dental technician and/or officer will be contacted as needed. All active-duty members are eligible for dental treatment. Retired military members will be seen for emergency treatment only. No definitive treatment for family members can be delivered and emergency treatment can be rendered only after all attempts to contact a civilian provider have been exhausted. Families must be enrolled with United Concordia TRICARE Dental Program.
Child Development Center 301-342-7636/3636
Families at Pax River find an invaluable resource at the Child Development Center and Child Development Annex. The center offers full-time childcare for infants 6 weeks - 5 years of age. There is a high demand for childcare here and the center provides information for a central wait list within Naval District Washington (NDW) Region. Patrons interested in using fulltime child care services at Pax River, must first register on the central wait listing located at the Child Placement Office which can be reached at 202-433-3055 or DSN 288-3055. Packets are available at each child care facility for further information. Hourly care is provided at each facility on a first come, first serve basis with limited availability. Reservations are required.
Child Development Home Providers 301-342-3960
Certified childcare providers, located in government housing and off station housing, offer in-home care for families at Pax River. To use the services of the Child Development Home program, you must register through the central wait list located at the Child Placement Office in NDW. They can be reached at (202) 4433-3055. Packets for registration can be obtained at any Child Development facilities.
The CDH also offers employment opportunities for military spouses living on or off station. CDH providers work out of their homes, care for children, and have the flexibility to set their own hours and fees. Training and assistance is provided to all CDH providers.
Commissary
301-342-3789/3630
The Pax River Commissary is located at 22155 Cuddihy Road, Building 2173, across the street from the Navy Lodge and next to the gas station. The Commissary is open Tuesday, through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Commissary is also open for Early Bird Shopping (15 items or less) Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Commissary is closed Mondays and most federal holidays. Closures will be posted in the store. Calls to verify hours of operation are welcome. The e-mail
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