Help support military families by becoming a Family Child Care Provider
Hours of Operation
Closed |Family Days,
Weekends,
& US Holidays
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Spangdahlem AB, 54529
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Family Child Care
Safe, Flexible Child Care
for Military and Civilian Families
Whether military or civilian, parents are more successful in performing their military mission, secure in the knowledge that their children’s safety, health, and well-being are protected. Air Force Family Child Care Programs are designed to give parents that peace of mind. One of the hallmarks of the Air Force Family Child Care Program is its ability to tailor the types of care offered to virtually fit every schedule, deployment, or special need.
what we offer
Trusted Certified Providers
Family Child Care Providers undergo stringent certification requirements: 15 AF FCC Training modules (approximately 60 clock hours), monthly unannounced home visits, background investigations, annual training, and certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for children 2 weeks to 12 years old.
Personalized & Flexible Care
Expanded Duty Child Care Program
Best for: Families working extended hours beyond standard care
- Covers care outside normal Child Development Center (CDC) hours
- Available when already enrolled in full-time care
- No cost to parents
- Must be arranged through the FCC Coordinator before use
24/7 Child Care Program
Best for: Shift workers, overnight, weekend, or holiday duty
- Designed for non-traditional work schedules
- Supports careers like:
- Security Forces
- Medical
- Fire Department
- Command Post
- ISR / DCGS
- Complements existing full-time care
To register for Expanded Child Care or 24/7 Child Care please contact the Family Child Care Coordinator for eligibility requirements at 52fss.fsy.familychildcare@us.af.mil
Financial Support
Respite Child Care Program
The Respite Child Care program is designed to assist Air Force families with specialized child care to help reduce the stresses associated with caring for an exceptional family member. Sibling care is also available up to age 13 years.
FCC Subsidy Program
Spangdahlem Air Base participates in the AF Subsidy Program assisting parents with costs beyond what they would normally pay if their child were cared for at the Child Development Center. Please make sure that your child is on the militarychildcare.com waitlist for the CDC or FCC.
Please contact the Family Child Care Coordinator for more information and eligibility requirements at 52fss.fsy.familychildcare@us.af.mil
Military Focused Support
Dedicated child care support designed to assist Air Force families during key military life events, including deployments and Permanent Change of Station moves.
Pre-Deployment Child Care
Support before you leave
- Up to 16 hours of free child care per child
- Must be used within 60 days prior to deployment
Deployment Child Care
Support while you’re away
- Up to 16 hours of free child care per child, per month
- Available throughout the duration of the deployment
Post-Deployment (Returning Home) Care
Support during reintegration
- Up to 16 hours of free child care per child
- Must be used within 60 days following return
PCS (Permanent Change of Station) Care
Support during transitions
- Up to 20 hours of free child care per child
- Available:
- Within 60 days before departing your current duty station
- Within 60 days after arriving at your new duty station
Contact your Family Child Care Coordinator to confirm eligibility and schedule care at 52fss.fsy.familychildcare@us.af.mil
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