FAMILY CHILD CARE
Family Child Care (FCC) is a great alternative to the CDC for child care. FCC providers are independent business operators and work under their own contracts with the parents of the children they care for. There are FCC providers on Ramstein and Vogelweh as well as several affiliated providers in surrounding villages.
To become licensed, providers must pass background checks and 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 deployment, PCS, extended duty or any other type of occasional care call the FCC office directly for a list of providers that offer that type of care.
In accordance with current AF instruction, we are not giving out FCC provider listing. For full-time care you may create a profile for your family to get on FCC and CDC waitlists.
Please feel free to visit our FCC Office to obtain more information about the FCC program.
What is a Family Child Care Provider?
• A licensed person who cares for children in their home on or off base. Family Child Care providers under go background checks, training, and inspection requirements to provide licensed child care.
Why become a Family Child Care Provider?
If you enjoy working with children, fostering their development, and providing services to Military families, the being a provider could be a fit for you! Becoming an FCC providers allows you to contribute to your family’s income while working within the home.
How do you qualify?
– All military ID cardholders
– Attend the Family Child Care orientation and training class
– Read, write, and speak English
– Hold a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED equivalent)
– Have an approved home inspection
CARE & SUBSIDY PROGRAMS
• Extended Duty Care
• Deployment Care
• PCS Care
• Military Spouse Appointment Care
• AF Subsidy
PROGRAM MONITORING
The Family Child Care Program is under the direction of the 86th Force Support Squadron. In addition, DAFI 34-144 outlines the polices 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 at DSN 478-7420 or COMM 06371-405-7420.
TRAINING
All FCC providers receive training on child growth and development, child abuse prevention and reporting procedures, as well as positive guidance. FCC Providers must complete the Air Force Module Training Program within 18 months of receiving their license. There are 15 modules addressing basic child development areas.
TAX REMINDER
Parents must request the FCC Provider’s Federal Tax ID number or Social Security Number (SSN) for income tax purposes. It is in violation of the Privacy Act Information Law for the FCC Office to give out an FCC Provider’s Social Security Number.
“Under the Privacy Act of 1974, you must safeguard all information, if required, reflected on this document and, if applicable, all attachments. Disclosure of information is IAW AFI 33-119, AFI 33-127, AFI 33-129, DoD 5400.7-R/Air Force Supplement (Freedom of Information Act), AFI 33-332 (Privacy Act), AFI 33-219, and PL 93-579.”
Contact information
DSN: 478-7420
CIV: 06371-405-7420
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Friday: Call us for more details
Address
Building 849, Georgia Street
Ramstein Air Base, DE
