LOCATION The FCC office is located in the Child Development Center Annex located on Simler Boulevard across from the Bowling Center. The Resource Library for the FCC is located at 7102 Capitol  Avenue. Call the FMP Flight at 434-2316 or the Child Development Center at 434-2479 for more information. HOURS OF OPERATION: Our office hours are Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed on all Federal Holidays and AETC goal days FCC Resource Library 1400-1500 M-F 0900-1200 3rd Sat of month 1800-2000 2nd Wed of month PHONE all the FMP Flight at 434-2316 or the Child Development Center at 434-2479 for more information.
Resource Library Becoming a Provider Requirements   Benefits Off-Base Childcare Current Providers
WELCOME TO THE COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE FAMILY CHILD CARE PROGRAM! The Family Child Care program is a wonderful alternative to group care at the Child Development Center. Individuals provide care for children in their homes under the guidance of the Air Force Family Child Care Program. Parents needing shift, evening, or drop-in care, should take advantage of the spaces in one of the Family Child Care homes. The providers go through training prior to being licensed and receive continuing training during their tenure as a provider. They also are CPR/First Aid certified. Providers and their family members have background checks done prior to them being licensed. Homes are inspected initially by Fire, Safety, Military Public Health, and the FCC Coordinator. After licensing, homes are inspected monthly in all areas by the FCC Coordinator. Family Child Care homes are private businesses; therefore, they set their own rates. They also set their hours and days of operations individually. The Columbus Air Force Base Family Child Program accepts children, employs staff, and approves providers with chronic health problems. FCC Resource Library Licensed FCC providers may use the Resource Library to borrow supplies for their use. Resource Library is located at 7102 Capitol  Avenue. Call the FMP Flight Chief at 434-2316 or the Child Development Center at 434-2479 for more information Providers are reminded to call and reserve a time to visit the Resource library.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PROVIDER?
If you are interested in becoming a FCC Provider, the requirements are:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Have the ability to speak, read, and write English
• Physically and mentally capable of providing care
• Free of communicable diseases
• Be willing to complete comprehensive training course

The Family Child Program is actively seeking providers to care for children with special needs.

FAMILY CHILD CARE REQUIREMENTS
1. Each applicant must complete FMP FCC 3– FCC Application
2. Each applicant must complete a Background Permission Form
3. Applicants are required to complete at least one AF Module during Orientation
4. Applicants must be able to read and write simple statements in English
5. A written statement from the active duty member’s supervisor or commander of each applicant is provided indicating that he or she has no information about the active duty member which would suggest that the individual’s spouse should not be licensed to provide child care in their home.
6. Each applicant who has children 12 or older is required to provide a statement from the child’s school that they know of no reason why the child’s parent should not be permitted to provide child care.
7. CPR and first aid training must be completed
8. A copy of each applicant’s high school diploma or GED certification is provided (or college diploma and/or transcript)
9. A Safety, Fire, and Health inspection has been conducted on applicant’s home prior to approval
10. Orientation training provided by FCC Staff and other appropriate individuals must be attended prior to approval
11. A physical form (provided by FCC Coordinator) has been filled out and signed by applicant’s medical provider
12. A completed family interview has been conducted to determine the impact on the family

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER

• Staying home with your own children
• Being you own boss
• Setting your own hours
• Setting your own fees
• Access to Lending/Resource Library
• Extra Income
• Monthly reimbursements from USDA for nutritional meals served to children
• Advocacy with base agencies
• Referrals of families

Off-Base Family Child Care Program

Are you living off base, but would like to have employment that is affiliated with the base? We might have the answer for you. The Family Child Care Program is now affiliating providers that live off base. Many of the benefits that on-base providers enjoy can be offered to you. For example, you can use the Lending Program
take part in the training. Also, your name can be advertised along with the providers on base. If your spouse is active duty AF and you are interested in providing child care in your home, contact the FMP Flight Chief at 434-2316 or the Child Development Center at 434-2479 for more information.

LIST OF CURRENT PROVIDERS

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