Family Child Care

Find quality and engaging child care in a home setting with the Family Child Care (FCC) office. All FCC providers are screened and licensed by the FCC Program to ensure quality and safety. 

FCC Assests include:

  • Providers are licensed by the FCC
  • Completed AF Child Care Training
  • First Aid/ CPR Certified
  • Liability Insured
  • Provider’s Home meets fire, health, and safety guidances.

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Hours & Contact Info

CHILD & YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER
5190 Camp Beale Highway, Bldg. 3308
Beale AFB, CA 95903

PHONE NUMBER
COM: (530) 634-4418

EMAIL
9FSS.FSFF@us.af.mil

HOURS
Open by appointment. Please see your FCC provider for more information.

Family Child Care

Family Child Care (FCC) is AF licensed care of children in homes on base or off-base. FCC Provides an alternative to center-based care for families that need full-time, part-time, hourly care, and round the clock care seven days per week in a home environment.

These self-employed providers operate their homes independently in compliance with strict Air Force policies, which include frequent inspections (announced and unannounced) and close monitoring by the Family Child Care staff. Extensive background screenings and orientation training must be completed prior to licensing. Annual and monthly trainings are required to maintain licensing that surpasses state requirements.

Special Programs

Expanded Child Care (ECC Program)

The ECC Program supports families in obtaining high-quality child care from certified Family Child Care Providers at or near the installation.  Child Care is available for children 2 weeks to 12 years, as space in Family Child Care Provider homes allows.  Below is a list of the ECC Programs:

Extended Duty Care (EDC)
This program is designed to assist families when weekly workloads, due to extended duty hours, exceed the normal operating hours of the facility where they are already purchasing full-time child care. 

Family Child Care (FCC) 24/7 Child Care
This program assists families when their work schedules are outside the normal operating hours of the facility where they are already purchasing full-time child care.  

Home Community Care (HCC)
This program is designed to provide child care for those members of the National Guard and Reserves during their regularly scheduled Unit Training Assemblies (UTA).

Deployment/Remote Assignment Child Care Support
This program provides 16 hours of pre-deployment, 16 hours each month of deployment/remote assignment, and 16 hours of post deployment.  AF FCC Deployment Child Care Support may be used once the member has orders and ends 60 days upon return from the deployment.  AF FCC Remote Assignment Child Care may be used each month the member is on remote assignment.

PCS Care
Twenty hours of free care for your children by a licensed provider as your prepare to depart/arrive. Contact the Family Support Center for more information. Open to all ranks.

Military Spouse Appointment Care
This program is designed to provide child care for military spouse to attend some appointments that enhance military life, such as medical and dental appointments, Chaplin appointments, job interviews, school and mental health counseling appointments.

Parent Resource Center
As part of the Child and Youth Resource Center the Family Child Care Program has a vast assortment of parenting resources to assist parents through all stages of parenting from newborn care to college applications.  Additionally, there are limited number of items (toys, highchairs, play and packs, etc.) available for families during times of needs such as PCSing into or out of Beale AFB.

Telephone Number: 530-634-4418
Physical Address: 5190 Camp Beale Hwy
Mailing Address: Family Child Care, 5190 Camp Beale Hwy, Beale AFB, CA 95903
Email Address: 9FSS.FSFF@us.af.mil

 

Parent Resource Center

Why do families choose Family Child Care homes?

Families may prefer the home-like setting and small group size.
Family child care providers can provide greater caregiver consistency because children do not move to different classrooms with different staff like they might in a center-based setting.
Family child care providers may offer more flexible hours, such as evening and weekend care.
Families with multiple children may prefer for siblings to be cared for together rather than separated into different age groups.

What are the advantages to families using a licensed Family Child Care Home (FCCH)?

The parents know that the provider’s home has been inspected, and that the environment and safety of the home has met the AF standards for in home child care. The parent will know that the provider has received training in appropriate child care methods and emergency procedures. Care can be provided when the Child Development Center and Youth Center’s School-age Program are closed. Care is provided in a home environment with a small group ratio.
Subsidy Care is available in Family Child Care Homes (FCCHs) based on military members Total Family Income (TFI) with a range of fourteen (14) fee categories, identical to that of the Child Development Center and the School Age Program. The subsidy program is for full-time care only (35 to 50 hours per week).  Parents must be working or attending school.

What are the Parental Responsibilities?

Parents should monitor the care their child receives and discuss any concerns with their FCC provider, FCC Coordinator at 530-634-4418.

Child Abuse & Neglect

It is the policy of the Family Child Care Program that any suspected abuse or neglect be referred to the Base Family Advocacy Office.
The DoD Child Abuse/Safety Hotline is 1-800-366-4592.

Eligibility & Participation 

  • Children ages 2 weeks through 12 years of any active duty member, retired member, reserves member, civilian employee, or contractor employed at Beale AFB.
  • Child Care is provided on an equal opportunity basis in all FCCH.
  • Children are required to maintain current immunizations.
  • Single military parents or dual military parents must have a copy of their current AF Form 357 (Family Care Plan) on file with the FCC provider.
  • Parents must sign a contract, which will be maintained by the provider.

  • Children who have chronic health problems and/or special needs will not be discriminated against. Subsidy Care is available in Family Child Care Homes (FCCHs) based on military members Total Family Income (TFI) with a range of fourteen (14) fee categories, identical to that of the Child Development Center and the School Age Program. The subsidy program is for full-time care only (35 to 50 hours per week).  Parents must be working or attending school.

Hours & Fees

Hours and fees are a matter of private negotiation between the provider and the parents/guardians. Each Family Child Care provider determines his/her hours of operation and sets his/her own fees (except those in the Subsidy Care program) because each is licensed as a private business.

Be sure to read your contract and fully understand the terms. Take time to read the contract before you sign it. Make sure you receive a copy of the contract. You may also want to request the provider’s tax identification number so you will have it for your taxes.

Tips for Selecting a Family Child Care Home

  • Start interviewing in advance of your need. 
  • Visit more than one home.
  • Ask for references and check references carefully.
  • Check license.
  • Ask about backup care, fee policies, USDA food program, and program activities.
  • Let the provider interact with your child/children.
  • Ask very specific questions about the provider’s discipline techniques and beliefs.
  • Clarify your expectations. E.g. the type of care you need and/or the goals you have for your child/children.
  • Ask about the flexibility of the provider’s hours.
  • Look for evidence of good hygiene, sanitary conditions, and health requirements.
  • Ask to see a menu and discuss nutrition for your child.
  • Do not feel pressured to say yes or no immediately.
  • Check for age appropriate materials and activities to match your child’s or children’s needs.

Please remember that upon request, parents who are looking for care will be given access to provider’s last three inspection reports. Guidelines regulating the Family Child Care program can be found in the AFI 34-1144.

Requesting Care

If you are interested in placing your child in a Family Child Care home, contact the FCC office at 530-634-4418 and we will gladly send you a current listing of FCC providers.

Telephone Number: 530-634-4418
 Physical Address: 5190 Camp Beale Hwy
Mailing Address: Family Child Care, 5190 Camp Beale Hwy, Beale AFB, CA 95903
Email Address: 9FSS.FSFF@us.af.mil

 

Become an FCC Provider

You become an independent business owner with the ability to be home with your own children while earning an income for the family.
Assistance in earning a Child Development Associate credential (CDA) and accreditation through the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC).
Free lending program: supplies, outdoor play equipment, books, games, toys, safety gates, first aid kits, mats, child sized tables and chairs, arts and crafts supplies, child sized plates, cups, utensils, and much more.

LICENSING PROCESS

Step One
• Speak with FCC Coordinator for a program overview
• Family interview
• Submit FCC Application
• Submit background check paperwork

Step Two
• Take New Provider Orientation Part I (typically 2 hours)
• Scheduling is flexible and childcare may be available at no cost
• Complete required New Provider Virtual Lab School lessons
• Take CPR and First aide

Step Three
• Take New Provider Orientation Part II (approximately 12 hours)
• Gather required documents (contract, physical, immunizations, diploma references, supervisor’s statement, menus, etc.)
• Prepare home environment. Many items are available for use in our resource library and guidance is given.
• Obtain EIN Number

Step Four
• Obtain required insurance
• Complete Fire, Safety, Health and Program home inspections

Step Five
• Package is presented to FCC Panel for approval/signatures

How to Become an Off-Base Affiliate Provider
If you live off-base you must meet the same Air Force requirements as on-base providers and you will receive the same benefits: free training, subsidy, and the use of the resource center. To be an affiliated provider you must obtain a state of California Child Care license.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO REMAIN LICENSED

  • Providers receive monthly unannounced inspections.
  • Providers are required to attend quarterly training events.
  • Providers must complete a minimum of 24 hours of training per year.
  • Providers are also required to complete the Air Force Family Child Care Module Training Program (a self-paced study program) within 18 months of licensing.
All required trainings are FREE

INCOME POTENTIAL

Current Subsidy Rate is $305.
Full time working families pay on a fee-based scale (same as at the CDC and SAC).  AF ensures each provider receives $305 per week per child enrolled.

Provider Household Member Incentive
$100 per week for own children under 24 months.
$75 per week for own children ages 2-7.
Must have at least 1 non-household member enrolled in subsidy for 30+ hours per each week.

Initial Certification & Annual Renewal $300.
Available once every 12 months.
Must remain licensed for 6 months.

Providers that Recruit a New Provider $500.
New Provider must remain certified for 90 days.

Provider Transfer Program $1000.
Certified FCC Provider transfers to a new installation and recertifies within 90 days.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Individuals taking care of someone else’s children in base quarters on a regular basis for more than 10 hours per week MUST be licensed. Residents of base housing who knowingly provide unlicensed childcare are in danger of losing their base housing privileges.

Telephone Number: 530-634-4418
Physical Address: 5190 Camp Beale Hwy
Mailing Address: Family Child Care, 5190 Camp Beale Hwy, Beale AFB, CA 95903
Email Address: 9FSS.FSFF@us.af.mil

 

Children Enrollment in the FCC Program

Parents who desire to enroll children who are 2 weeks to twelve years old children in the FCC program can obtain the names of licensed and affiliated providers by contacting the FCC office.

Prior to starting in an FCC home, parents must complete all registration forms with the provider of choice.  Subsidy Care is available in Family Child Care Homes based on military members Total Family Income (TFI) with a range of 14 fee categories, identical to that of the Child Development Center and the School Age Program. The subsidy care program is for full-time care only (35 to 50 hours per week).  Parents must contact the FCC Coordinator to have their fees evaluated.  Parents must supply a current LES/pay statement for both the sponsor and the spouse, or if the spouse is a full-time student a copy of their enrollment form.

Parents will need to provide a current shot record for their child(ren).

Parent Advisory Board

The Parent Advisory Board includes parents from all Child and Youth: Child Development Center, Family Child Care, and Youth Programs.

Purpose:

  • The board functions in an advisory capacity, providing recommendations for improving services in all Child and Youth Programs areas.
  • Improve staff and parent communications.
  • Increase parent’s knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in CYP activities.
  • Increase parent participation and involvement in CYP activities.