NRMA Family Child Care Program

When you need professional care with the comfort of home, our Family Child Care Program (FCC) are here to help. FCC Providers are self-employed individuals operating a child care business in their own home and often have previous early childhood education experience. They undergo regular inspections and receive ongoing programming support and extensive training – exactly like our Child Development Centers. They’re here to promote overall social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth – all while building school readiness skills. 

We Need You! Become a FCC Provider!

- Potentially earn between $36k to $103k annually, while staying at home! 
- Access to free training, monthly support, and lending library supplies. 
- Paid federal holidays. 
- Free advertisement
- Subsidized USDA food program. 
- Applicants age 18 years and older, all levels of education (high school graduate or GED min.). 

NEW FCC PROVIDER APPLICATION FORM

Website - https://militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil/sms/registration/register#
 

Types of Care Provided

FCCs offers a variety of flexible child care options to support the unique needs of Navy families.

  • Full or part time care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years
  • Emergency care (emergency deployment, natural disasters, etc.)
  • Respite care 
  • Hourly care 
  • Extended hours, including nights and weekends 

FCC Providers offer a variety of care and services depending on the needs of the installation. 

Parent fees may be based on the Navy’s fee policy and sliding scale, or you may decide to enter a private pay agreement with the Provider and negotiate your fee. Check with your local CYP to find out which option is available.  

Retention Incentives

Referral Incentive - $500 per referral
Initial Certification Incentive - $250 per quarter, up to $1000 for first year only 
Transfer Incentive - $500 per transfer

Curriculum & Assessment

FCC Providers are trained on developmentally appropriate practices and required to use a developmentally appropriate curriculum. In addition, we support Providers' professional growth and development through ongoing assessments and quality improvement plans. 

Accreditation & Certification

FCC Providers must demonstrate annually that they meet all of the Navy certification requirements before they are approved to operate a FCC. 

All certified FCC Providers are eligible and encouraged to obtain accreditation through the National Association for Family Child Care.

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