Beale AFB Services Family Child Care

	BECOMING A PROVIDER The Beale AFB Family Child Care office is currently seeking individuals who are nurturing and caring people to become licensed child care providers for the children of the Beale AFB community. If you are a base housing resident, a spouse of an active duty or retired military member, at least 18 years of age, enjoy working with children, and perhaps would like to supplement the family income, please consider contacting the Family Child Care Program at (530) 634-5655 or contact us by e-mail to schedule an interview. All training, licensing, and support materials are provided for you at no cost! Becoming an FCC provider allows you to access a wonderful support network. It is our goal to ensure that families are provided quality child care. The Air Force has required individuals to become licensed if they are providing care for children in their homes for more than 10 hours a week on a regular or recurring basis. When a base housing resident fails to obtain a license, the matter is referred to higher authorities. This can result in lose of base housing privileges. Providers receive extensive training in Child Development, Positive Guidance Techniques, CPR, First Aid, Health, Safety, Fire Prevention, Nutrition, Reporting of Child Abuse, and Food handling before they can obtain a license. There are two types of licenses Standard License: A Standard license is good for 12 months. The provider can accept a maximum of six (6), including their own under the age of 8, children at any given time. The provider must complete all 15 training modules within 18 months. All providers may have up to two (2) children under the age of 2 at one time. Accredited License: An Accredited license given to the provider who has been Accredited by the National Family Child Care Association and has met all the Air Force standards. The provider can accept a maximum of six (6) children, including their own under the age of 8, at any given time. All providers may have up to two (2) children under the age of 2 at one time.
	Questions to ask yourself and your family members before you start Are you flexible? Can you juggle many different responsibilities and tasks? Do you truly enjoy working with children? Are you okay with small amounts of adult contact and time by yourself? Can you be assertive about your rights and about asking others to live up to their responsibilities? Do you have knowledge about children and their care and/or are you willing to gain knowledge about caring for children? Are your expectations realistic? Have you discussed your FCC interests with the members of your household (including your children)? Do you have the energy to start a new business? Are you prepared to work within the Air Force system? PLEASE TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION (AFI) 34-276 FAMILY CHILD CARE PROGRAM TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION, GUIDELINES, POLICIES, AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE FCC PROGRAM.
	Would you like to become a provider? The first step is to call our office or e-mail us today! The following steps will occur after you make that first step to become a provider: Complete the FCC Application. Have an Installation Records Check (IRC) conducted by Security Forces, Family Advocacy, Mental Health, Family Housing, and the Defense Central Investigation (DCI). An interview with all members of your household will be conducted. Attend a 25 hour specialized training, which includes complete community First Aid and CPR. Obtain a valid health certificate and Food Handlers certificate. Home Inspections by Fire, Safety, Public Health, and FCC office will be conducted. Acquire minimum liability insurance. FCC Panel will review and select the best qualified to become providers, and will forward recommendations to the Mission Support Group Commander. The FCC Coordinator will telephone prospective providers of the FCC Panel’s decision. You will be referred to Valley Oaks Child Care Services to learn more about enrolling in the USDA Food Program.
	What are the continued requirements of being a Family Child Care Provider? Family Child Care Homes (FCCHs) receive monthly-unannounced inspections from the Family Child Care Coordinator. FCCHs receive annual unannounced fire, safety, and Military Public Health Inspections. FCCHs are part of the unannounced Base Multi-Disciplinary Inspection. FCC providers’ files are reviewed at least quarterly by the Family Child Care Panel. FCC providers are required to complete 15 Air Force Family Home Child Care Modules within 18 months of first being licensed, at least one per month. updated 092407 In accordance with (AFI) 34-276* , the FCC program employs and approves individuals with chronic health problems, including HIV-Positive.*
	You can find all AF and DoD forms at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil. You can enter the short cut name by typing just the number of any Air Force or Department of Defense forms, including the Air Force Instruction (AFI) 34-276 Family Child Care Program (if you would like more information on Family Child Care guidelines and procedures). If are attempting to access this website from a non-military computer, you will need to download IMT to access forms. You may also need Adobe Acrobat to view forms.