Window Rock, AZ — The Fort Defiance Region child care centers: Karigan Child Care Center in St. Michaels, Arizona and the Little Miss Muffet Child Care Center in Fort Defiance, AZ, with the Navajo Department of Child Care and Development (DCCD) will be closed Wednesday, February 4, 2026 and Thursday, February 5, 2026, for staff training. Child care center hours will resume regular hours on Friday, February 6, 2026.
The Casework Unit office located within the Karigan Child Care Center will remain open to accept documents and applications.
We appreciate the public’s understanding as we invest in staff development to better serve our families and our communities.
For urgent matters, please contact the DCCD’s Administration office at (929) 871-6629.
About NDCCD
The Department of Child Care & Development (DCCD), part of the Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (formerly the Division of Social Services), serves the Navajo Nation through five regional Casework Units. It provides childcare for children from birth to 13 years of age, with options including tribal and state centers, independent providers, and relatives. DCCD emphasizes health, safety, cultural connection, and informed family choices.
For department information, contact: Delilah Goodluck, SPPS | (928) 871-6576 | dgoodluck@ndcfs.org