Catherine has been a provider for five years at Fort Drum. Today, she has two children under two and another 5-year old in addition to her son. To become a Family Child Care provider, you must be a military spouse and live in military quarters. After a background check, you have one week of pre-certification training, which includes safety, CPR, business practices, and more. Once you have passed inspections of your home in preparation for caring for children, you can open for business.
Some homes care for only infants or toddlers, while others cater to preschoolers' needs.
FCC offers the advantage of flexibility over center-based care, says Cindi. One great thing about FCC is the ability to offer extended care, and long-term care during deployments or field duty. For more information about Family Child Care Program options or for information about becoming an FCC provider, call FCC at 772-6713. All rights reserved.