The FCC is available for active duty and DoD families. Parents can expect high standards of care from this home-based program due to the prerequisites that must be met prior to becoming certified.

The Family Child Care Program is under the direction of the 56th Force Support Squadron. In addition, AFI 34-144 outlines the policies and procedures administered by the program. FCC Providers are inspected monthly by an FCC Program Coordinator, and the program is monitored through several annual inspections. If you have questions about the policies of the program, please contact the FCC office.

If you are looking for childcare outside of the CDC, stop by the Family Child Care office for more information. You can also log onto the Militarychildcare.com website to see the list of providers who are current and their locations.

Do you occasionally need more childcare than your current arrangements provide? Do you need a weekend or evening care beyond your standard 50-hour childcare week? Do you have children 6 weeks-12 years of age? Have you had a temporary shift change? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may benefit from our Extended Care Program. Call us at 623.856.2684 and let us explain how this program can benefit you and your family.

Or go to https://dafchildandyouth.com/expanded-child-care/ 

Eligible families may qualify for the following childcare assistance programs:

PCS Childcare: Families may be eligible for childcare assistance through the Air Force Aid Society during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Please log in to your AFAS portal to submit your application for this childcare benefit.

Deployment Childcare: Families with a deployed service member may receive up to 16 hours of childcare per child, per month for the duration of the deployment, provided the deployment is 30 days or longer.

Military Spouse Appointment Childcare: Military spouses may be eligible for up to 16 hours of childcare per month to attend appointments with a valid appointment slip and approval through Department of the Air Force (DAF) approval.

Call or stop by today to learn more about these programs, determine your eligibility, and receive assistance with the application process.

Infants as young as 2 weeks old are eligible for FCC care. We also provide for children with special needs, children of families in crisis, and children whose parents work nighttime or extended hours.

Becoming an FCC provider is a way to add to the family’s income without having to work outside the home, allows you to stay at home with your own children and provide companionship for them. FCC providers have access to a large lending library and receive constant training to help advance your career. Any military ID cardholder providing more than 10 hours of care a week, on a regular basis, MUST be licensed by the FCC Office. You risk losing your base housing privileges if you are providing care without an
Air Force license.

• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Background Checks: You and all family members over the age of 12 must pass an installation and a CNACI National background check (specialized for working with children).

To become licensed, providers must attend rigorous orientation and training classes that include CPR, first aid, child development, nutrition, detection and prevention of child abuse, and AF standards. Providers’ homes are inspected for quality care and for safety, fire and public health to ensure their home complies with FCC guidelines. For more information on how to obtain training to become a Family Child Care provider or an Affiliate Family Child Care provider, please contact us.