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Family Child Care at 1105 Wyoming
Avenue offers an excellent alternative of child care for
parents who would like their children cared for in a home
setting. Care is provided in military housing as well as off
base. Caregivers, who are licensed by the 90 MSG commander
must meet strict Air Force requirements. They must complete
a 40 hour orientation training class prior to licensing that
includes CPR and First Aid certification, complete 15 Air
Force standardized training modules, 24 hours of annual
training and pass a comprehensive background check which
includes family members. FCC providers complete a monthly 17
page self assessment that ensures the safety, health and
well-being of your child or children as well as receive
monthly unannounced visits from the FCC Coordinator.
Providers offer daily activities that promote social, self,
creative, physical and cognitive development. Your child or
children will receive individualized attention in a small
group setting that is warm, caring, nurturing and
educational. Referral lists for in-home providers may be
obtained from a variety of agencies on base such as FCC and
the CDC.
FCC also offers Extended Duty Care, Missile Duty Care,
Return Home Care, Air Force Aid PCS Care and Volunteer Care
and serves as back-up for the Air Force Aid Program “Give
Parents a Break”.
Call the Family Child Care Office at 773-3317. |
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Child Care
In search of child-care? We can assist you at the Family Child Care Office
Monday - Friday, 9 10 a.m. with an appointment. Call 773-3317
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Family Child Care Subsidy Program
Please call 773-3317 for program information.
Families eligible for the subsidy program include those with children ages Infant through
5 years old.
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Interested in Becoming a Family Child Care Provider?
Prospective Family Child Care providers submit AF Form 1928, Family Child Care License
Application and complete pre-licensing requirements and orientation. Call 773-3317 for
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Extended and Missile Duty Care
The Extended Duty and Missile Duty care programs are available through the Family Child
Care office. Call for more information.
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Unlicensed Child Care
Base housing residents should be aware of the Air Force requirements for
conducting childcare in government housing. Anyone caring for children for
more than 10 hours a week may be in violation of Air Force Instruction
34-276. Individuals who are not approved family childcare providers cannot
advertise in base publications or on base bulletin boards. The Mission
Support Group may revoke the housing privileges of individuals who provide
care but refuse to become licensed or who continue to provide care after
their license has been suspended or revoked. Anyone interested in becoming
a Family Child Care provider may call the FCC office at 773-3317.
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Shift and Evening Care
The Family Child Care program is in need of individuals to provide care
during swing and evening shifts. Individuals interested in providing care
are given priority in licensing. Anyone interested should call the Family
Child Care office.
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Family Child Care for Volunteers
The Family Child Care office in
coordination with the Air Force Aid Society offers the Family Child Care for
Volunteers program. Family members that volunteer may be eligible for
up 16 hours of free childcare. Please contact the Family Support
Center at 773-5899 or the Family Child Care office at 773-3317.
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FCC License Requirements
Interested individuals will:
1. Complete a FCC license application.
2. Provider and household members must have background agency screenings.
3. Attend four daytime training sessions.
4. Provide evidence of a negative tuberculin skin test and/or chest X-ray
for self and all household members over twelve months of age (update every
two years)
5. Provide name of another licensed provider available to provide backup support in
emergencies. Spouses on active duty do not qualify as backup.
6. Obtain Liability Insurance to insure your small business.
7. Become CPR and first aid certified.
8. Upon completion of agency screenings, home inspection will be conducted.
Referral lists for in-home providers may be obtained from a variety of agencies on base
such as the Family Child Care office, Child Development Center, Lodging, Civilian
Personnel Office or Community Support Center.
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Free Child Care for PSCing Families
A new program to benefit family stress from a PCS move has been made available through the
Air Force Aid Society and Family Child Care. AFAS will pay up to 20 hours of child care
(per child) in certified FCC homes on base. Families may receive a certificate when
departing and arriving at F.E. Warren AFB.
Families with PCS orders are eligible to receive a Child Care for PCS Certificate
from the Family Support Center for use within 60 days of departure or arrival. The program
is open to all ranks who may not be able to afford the additional expense of child care at
a time when finances are already strained.
For additional details contact the Relocation Office, Family Support Center, 7601 Randall
Ave., 773-5945.
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