PURPOSE
For parents who prefer a home environment, Family Child Care (FCC) is the answer. The FCC screens dedicated child care providers who watch children in their homes. The FCC program assures parents that child care is developmentally appropriate for each age level. BENEFITS OF FAMILY CHILD CARE
Small settings with personalized care
Familiar home environment
Mixed age groups allow children t
o learn from each other Parents who have more than one child can use one child care setting
Accepts children with chronic health problems, including HIV positive children
Flexible scheduling
Develop connections between provider and family “Real life” learning environment Care for:
Infants as young as two-weeks old
Children of families in crisis
Mildly ill children
Night time or extended hours
Affiliated Family Child Care homes located off base Hampton, Newport News and York County. BECOME A FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER
The JBLE Langley FCC Office is currently recruiting individuals to provide licensed care in their homes for the following:
Infants (2 weeks – 24 months)
All ages (2 weeks – 2 y/o) for swing shift, night shift, and weekend care
Expanded Child Care (ECC)
Children with Special Needs
Are you interested in having your own business within the flexibility of your own home? Family Child Care (FCC) is looking for individuals interested in caring for children. There is a continuous need for infant care. All start-up materials and training is provided by the FCC Office. ADVANTAGES TO BECOMING A LICENSED PROVIDERS
Manage your own business
Set your own hours and fees
Resource Center (Check out items free of charge)
Transferable Career
Free Training
Professional Development
USDA/CACFP Food Program
Subsidy Program
CHILD CARE REQUIREMENTS
Air Force Instruction 34-276 FCC Programs prohibits the use of privatized or base quarters for child care unless licensed by the 633rd Mission Support Group Commander. Additionally, unlicensed providers are not permitted to advertise in base publications or post advertisements on base bulletin boards. Licensed homes can be identified by the FCC logo displayed in the window or on the front door. For more information, contact the FCC office at 757 262-9233. HOW TO BECOME A FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER
First, you must complete a simple
application and attend an orientation class. Orientation classes are offered
each month. Training in CPR, First Aid, child guidance, health and nutrition
will be provided. One training module must be completed during the
orientation training. Applicants must obtain liability insurance. Home
inspections are performed by the base fire department, safety office,
military public health and family child care office. The next stage is for
the family child care panel to offer their recommendation to the Mission
Support Group Commander for approval or disapproval on licensing. UNLICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE
Operating a Family Child Care Home is a privilege granted by the Mission Support Group Commander. All individuals providing childcare in their home for more than 10 hours per week must be licensed. Unlicensed childcare is a violation of Air Force and JBLE Langley AFB guidelines and may result in the loss of government housing privileges. If you suspect someone of providing unlicensed family child care home call 757-764-2835 / 757-764-3585
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
We encourage parent involvement in the program. There is a Parent
Involvement/Advisory Board established to strengthen the partnership between
home and the program. The Parent Involvement/Advisory Board meets once a
month at the Langley Child Development Center building 70. COMMUNITY OUTREACH
National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACRRA) — (703) 341-4100 Military Family Life Consultants (757) 951-7938 Child Care Aware 1-800-424-2246
