Your Family, Your Choice

Families who prefer quality child care in a home setting can rest assured that our Family Child Care services are both nationally accredited, and highly regulated.

FCC care is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years of age. Family Child Care solutions are available to fit virtually every schedule, deployment, or special need.

FCC Benefits for Military Connected Parents:

• A smaller setting and personalized childcare plans
• The convenience of different aged children together in the same care setting — ideal for siblings
• Flexibility that aligns with mission demands and work schedules
• Hourly, part-day, full-day, shift, and weekend care may be available
• Care for children with special needs including conditions such as allergies, asthma, or physical challenges

Barksdale AFB FCC providers are carefully recruited to provide the best possible childcare solutions available in the Bossier City/Shreveport area. Click here for information on becoming an FCC provider.

Services available on a space available basis.

FCC providers undergo a stringent licensing procedure, including training, home inspections, and background checks. This includes a 15 module license qualification training, as well as 24 hours of recurring annual training. FCC providers are also CPR and First Aid certified.

To ensure the safety and well-being of the children in their care, FCC providers undergo regular, mandatory training requirements and receive monthly, unannounced home observations. Meals and snacks for children are planned to meet USDA requirements, and FCC homes are smoke-free environments where no pets are allowed around children. Children’s television viewing is limited to one hour of child-appropriate programming, and FCC providers are trained to use only positive discipline techniques – physical punishments are strictly prohibited. In addition to the above measures, FCC providers and family members complete annual security clearances.

Parent advisory meetings are held quarterly and offer parents information, education, and the opportunity to offer input and suggestions. FCC providers also have access to a resource center that provides equipment and supplies.

Step I: Obtain and Complete enrollment forms (available at the FCC Program office)

Step II: Obtain a current, official copy of your child’s immunization record indicating all required vaccinations are up to date

Step III: Obtain an FCC Provider Referral List and set up interviews and home visits.

• Review contracts and fees
• Discuss home policies and discipline procedures
• Prepare interview questions which may include topics such as schedules, vacation, illness, open door policies, etc.
• Be prepared to provide information about any special needs, concerns, or requirements your child may have
• Check provider references Step

IV: Sign a travel authorization

Step V: Sign a contract with the provider

Step VI: Provide two, local, emergency contacts Resources and information are available for parents at the FCC office, Child Development Center, A&FRC, and through First Sergeants and Commanders.

Disclaimer: The FCC Program accepts children with chronic health problems for care and employs and approves as providers, individuals with chronic health problems.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at Http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA Office, or call 866.632.9992 to request the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington D.C. 2020-9410, by fax 202.690.7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact, USDA through the Federal Rely Service at 800.877.8339; or 800.845.6136 (Spanish).

When you choose to open your home to military-connected children you strengthen your community. You give Airmen the choice to place their children with well-trained, nurturing caregivers who truly understand the mission and the challenges our children face. When our kids are taken care of, Airmen can do the jobs that keep us all safe.

Why Make Choose to Open Your Home to Military-Connected Children?

• Spouses and retirees can generate significant supplemental income while staying at home with their own children
• FCC training and licensing PCS’s with you (each State has licensing requirements)
• As an FCC caregiver you become an independent business owner and develop a highly sought-after skill set
• FCC providers may obtain accreditation through the National Association for Family Child Care
• Offset food costs through reimbursement for healthy meals served to children through participation in the Child & Adult Care Food Program
• Eliminate child care expenses for your own children
• Military kids move a lot, welcoming children into your home leads to friendships that last a lifetime
• As an FCC caregiver you become part of a network that extends across the DoD with access to lending libraries, resources, technical assistance, and training that strengthen your Early Childhood career
• Most importantly the impact you have on the lives of the children in your care gives them one more support system to ensure their success