Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekends, Federal Holidays, AFGSC Down Days: Closed
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330 Ellsworth Lane Whiteman AFB, MO 65305
Family Child Care
The Family Child Care Program certifies providers to provide child care services in their on-base and off-base housing. Licensed providers can care for no more than six children in the home, including the family care provider’s own children under eight years of age.
Providers receive training in child development, age-appropriate activities, health and safety of children, child abuse prevention and reporting, and CPR/first aid.
A resource center is available for providers to check out equipment and developmentally appropriate toys to enhance the quality of care they provide. FCC providers are recruited to care for children with special needs, including asthma, allergies, cerebral palsy, physical impairments, etc.
Help Support Military Families by Becoming a Family Child Care Provider!
frequently asked questions
How Do I Enroll My Child(ren) in FCC?
Parent(s)/guardian(s) wishing to enroll their children in FCC and/or any other Child & Youth Program (CYP) should visit militarychildcare.com and create a profile. Be sure to list you current family type (i.e. single-military, military with employed spouse) and an email address that is checked on a regular basis.
You can make a request at one or all of the FCC providers available.
For questions or additional information families should contact FCC at 660.687.5590
What Are The Advatages of Becoming a FCC Provider?
FCC programs are home environments that are safe and nurturing. Providers may offer hourly part-day, full-day, shift care, and weekend care. FCC also feature mixed age group, individualized attention, and a smaller group setting compared to center based programs.
Through Expanded Child Care (ECC) Air Force will subsidized child care costs for a variety of child care and life situations through FCC providers. Check ECC section for more information.
Who Does NOT Need to Become a FCC Provider?
You DO NOT need to become an FCC Provider if:
- An individual who occasionally provides care for a friend or neighbor
- An individual providing babysitting on an occasional basis
- A teenager doing evening or weekend care
- Providing child care in the child’s own home
- Providing care in your home for less than 10 hours per child per week
- Part of a parent-co-op where child care services are exchange and no money changes hands
- A person listen on the AF From 357 Family Care Plan providing temporary full-time care during a parent’s absence or deployment
What Are the Consequences of “Unauthorized Home Care”?
The Community Child Care Coordinator (CCCC), CYP Flight Chief, and a member of the FSS Command Team will conduct an unannounced visit to the spouse providing the unauthorized care and the active duty sponsor to cease operations. A memo signed by the 509 MSG Commander as notice of unauthorized child care and certification requirements. Unauthorized care will be reported to the active duty member’s First Sergeant, BBC Community Manager, and the Air Force Housing Management Office. The requirements and benefits of the FCC program will be explained to the spouse and sponsor, and the application for certification, and the family will be invited to join the FCC program.
Repeated reports of unauthorized care may result in the family losing their on-base housing privileges.
Resources & Referrals
Referral resources for off-base, non-AF affiliated providers and programs are available at the FCC Office and can be picked up or sent in an email.
These resources include, but are not limited to:
- List of providers and programs from Child Care Aware (CCA) – childcareaware.org. There is also a link for specific assistance for Military/DoW Families
- Assisted child care search information from militaryonesource.com
- CCA Fee Assistance Program for off-base, non-AF Affiliated programs and
providers - Missouri state child care subsidy program
Becoming a Provider
Start your own business from home!
Earn potentially up to $1,200 for one weekend per month while supporting military families.
FCC staff will provide training and ongoing support, and you’ll deliver safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for children ages 2 weeks to 12 years in your on-base or off-base home.
Benefits
You can be operational in as little as one month!
We are always seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about becoming child care professionals. Requirements include, but are not limited to:
If you’re not ready to operate your own FCC home, consider becoming a Substitute FCC Provider. The training requirements are the same, but you’ll provide care in another licensed provider’s home.
Expanded Child Care (ECC)
The Expanded Child Care Program assists families in obtaining high-quality child care from certified providers at or near the installation.
Child care is available for children 2 weeks to 12 years.
Use of ECC is permitted once all paperwork is completed and approved.
Parents using ECC are expected to arrange their work schedules to have ample time to be with their children. ECC may not be used to support school attendance, off-duty employment, or any other child care needs not authorized.
Care is dependent on the availability of funding and providers.
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