Andrew AFB Housing is now Joint Base Andrews Housing
Location: Joint Base Andrews is located in Prince George's County, Maryland, approximately 10 miles outside the Washington, D.C. city limits. The base is physically located in the town of Camp Springs MD, and is bordered by three other towns (Clinton, Morningside, and Forestville). There are literally hundreds of assignments and worksites in the Washington DC capital region (at Andrews AFB/NAF Washington alone we have over 60 tenant units). Installation's homepage.
Cost of Living: Higher than the national average about 108% above national average. The DC metro area is expensive!
Base Operator: 301-981-1110 or DSN 312-858-1110.
Child Care: The wait for infant (to 1year old) childcare at the CDC can be up to one year for Category 1 parents (single parents, dual military career). Infant slots with on-base Family Home Daycare Providers or on the local economy are equally tight. 2-3 year old slots come open at the CDC and at FHDC providers usually within about 30 - 60 days. Slots for older children are easier to come by.
Child Development Centers: Andrews has three child care centers. A large Family Child Care Program offers an alternative to center based care and can usually accommodate families who may be waiting for a space in the center. There is generally a wait for infant care and it is limited. Three to five year olds must be potty trained and fees are based on salary, ranging from $39 - $140 per month. Contact 301-981-9981 or DSN 312-858-9981.
Schools: The school system serving Joint Base Andrews is Prince George's County Public Schools. Joint Base Andrews has one elementary, one middle, and one high school serving as primary feeder schools. Review the Prince George's County Public Schools website for detailed information.
Youth Services: The Joint Base Andrews youth programs encompasses school age programs for before and after school care, holiday camps, summer camps, sports, instructional classes, and membership program. Andrews has a very active teen program and a teen job bank.
Military and Family Support Center:Military and Family Support Center at 301-981-7087. Housing: Housing is expensive and often hard to find. An extensive wholehouse renovation/demolition project that has taken a large number of units out of inventory for the foreseeable future. Due to this situation, there may be a wait for some categories of on base housing. This situation is expected to continue for an undetermined length of time. Contact the Housing Office at 301-981-5516/5165 DSN 312-858-5516 for the most current status.
Individuals living off-base reside in 5 states, some 60 counties and 300 communities in the Washington metro area (scattered across the states of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and West Virginia as well as the District of Columbia). Read off base neighborhood reviews for Andrews AFB.
Base Services:
Force Support Squadron provides many indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and clubs
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