My children had a great night! My oldest knew exactly where to go when he saw Pilot the Eagle sitting outside the event and ran right in. They had fun and begged to go back when we left. It was so nice to know they were not far away and well taken care of during our event.
Special Ops Child Watch · Service area
Serving Fort Washington, MD
About 15 minutes from Clinton via Branch Avenue (MD-5) north to I-495, then west to the Indian Head Highway (MD-210) exit and south into Fort Washington.
Fort Washington sits between Clinton and the Potomac River, most of it running along the Indian Head Highway corridor on MD-210. The Tantallon peninsula extends into the river, and between National Harbor to the north and Piscataway Park to the south, this is a community where military and federal government families have settled for decades. Joint Base Andrews is less than fifteen minutes up Branch Avenue, and the Pentagon is a straight shot up I-495. That concentration of active duty families, GS civilians, and military spouses navigating mandatory unit events is exactly the community Special Ops Child Watch was built to serve. When a coordinator at Andrews or Anacostia-Bolling books an event, a large share of the families arriving at sign-in live right here in Fort Washington.
Including Tantallon, Friendly, Swan Creek and the surrounding area.
Book Your EventWhat we do in Fort Washington
Military Ball Child Watch
On-site, fully staffed child watch at military balls so service members and their guests can enjoy the evening without worry.
Military Ball Child Watch in Fort Washington →Military Retreat Child Watch
Dedicated on-site child watch for military retreats, so families can participate fully without arranging outside care.
Military Retreat Child Watch in Fort Washington →Conference and Symposium Child Watch
Professional on-site child watch for military conferences and symposiums, keeping military families in attendance without gaps in care.
Conference and Symposium Child Watch in Fort Washington →Holiday Party Child Watch
On-site child watch for military unit holiday parties, so the whole family can attend and parents can actually enjoy the evening.
Holiday Party Child Watch in Fort Washington →Wedding Child Watch
Professional on-site child watch for weddings, keeping children safe and engaged so guests can focus on celebrating.
Wedding Child Watch in Fort Washington →Themed Activity and Keepsake Programming
Themed decorations, age-appropriate activities, and take-home keepsakes that make the child watch experience something kids actually look forward to.
Themed Activity and Keepsake Programming in Fort Washington →Fort Washington questions
Can Special Ops Child Watch staff an event at a venue in Fort Washington or near National Harbor?
Yes. SOCW travels to the event venue and brings everything needed to run on-site child watch, whether that is a hotel ballroom, a waterfront venue near the Potomac, or a community center on or off the installation. Contact them Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern, to confirm your venue and date, or submit a quote request online.
My unit's FRO is at Joint Base Andrews but the event venue is near Fort Washington. Who handles the child watch booking?
The event coordinator or FRO books directly with SOCW regardless of where they are stationed. SOCW follows the event, not the installation. Call during office hours or use the online quote request to get started.
Do Fort Washington parents need to travel to Clinton to register their child for an upcoming event?
No. Child registration is handled through SOCW's online process once the event coordinator has confirmed the booking. Parents receive registration details from the event organizer and complete everything ahead of the event date.
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Event Coordinators handle booking directly through our site. Once booked, parents register their children separately. Call 202-702-2486 or email INFO@SPECIALOPSCHILDWATCH.COM to get started. Volunteers and staff applicants: see Serve With Us.