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Family Child Care

  • Child & Youth Services (CYS)
  • Family Child Care
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Become a Provider

Support military families while building a rewarding career in your own home. 

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Find a Provider

Discover trusted, certified child care options that fit your family's needs. 

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Contact Us

Connect with Parent Central Services for assistance. 

The Family Child Care (FCC) program provides quality, home-based childcare for military families on Army garrisons. FCC providers offer care for children aged 4 weeks to 12 years in government-owned and government-leased housing on post.

FCC homes provide a flexible and affordable childcare option. Parents can choose full-day, part-day, hourly, evening, overnight or weekend care based on their needs.

 

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Become an FCC Provider

Military spouses and family members can run their own family childcare business from home through the FCC program. Providers receive training, certification and support while earning income and offering a vital service to military families.

FCC Rules and Regulations

The Army enforces policies, such as the 10-hour rule, to ensure child safety and prevent unauthorized childcare in government housing. This page explains the certification requirements, compliance guidelines and common questions.

Transferring Your FCC Business

FCC providers can transfer their business to their new duty station. This page details eligibility and the application process.

Resources and Support

Parents and providers can access important resources, including registration guidance, child development tools, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This page links to helpful programs, forms and training materials.

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Child and Youth Services Hiring Event

Child and Youth Services Hiring Event

All interested applicants should visit USAJOBS.gov to apply. Interviews will be conducted on site during the hiring event for those who have applied online.

Oct 20 12 pm - 3 pm
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. Reservations will be open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. Payment must be made prior to event. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund.

Oct 23 6:30 pm - 10 pm
SPOOKY STACKS HAUNTED MAZE / TRUNK OR TREAT

SPOOKY STACKS HAUNTED MAZE / TRUNK OR TREAT

THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR FORT KNOX TENANT UNITS AND THE FORT KNOX COMMUNITY. THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Oct 30 3 pm - 5 pm
Parent Empowerment Workshops

Parent Empowerment Workshops

Tips to make life easier!

Nov 18 12 pm - 1 pm
SAC CHAT Parent Meeting

SAC CHAT Parent Meeting

Interested in the SAC Program?

Nov 19 5:30 pm
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. Reservations will be open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. Payment must be made prior to event. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund.

Nov 20 6:30 pm - 10 pm
PARENT'S DAY OUT

PARENT'S DAY OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date. Reservations will open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care. Payment must be made prior to event. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund.

Dec 12 9 am - 4 pm
Parent Advisory Board Meeting

Parent Advisory Board Meeting

A meeting of the minds

Dec 22 11:30 am

PARENT'S DAY OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date.

Reservations will open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care.

Payment must be made prior to event. 

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund. 

Jan 16 9 am - 4 pm
PARENT'S DAY OUT

PARENT'S DAY OUT

Children must be registered with CYS and all paperwork must be up to date.

Reservations will open a month in advance and will close 48 hours prior to day of care.

Payment must be made prior to event. 

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund. 

Jan 16 9 am - 4 pm
PARENT'S DAY OUT