Family Child Care is conveniently available.

• Because family child care is so unique the type of care available is very diverse and may more closely match the child's home environment.
• The foundation of family child care is relationships. Relationships between parent and providers, providers and the children and the children with each other. Family child care fosters emotionally secure interpersonal relationships with all families involved in care.
• Family child care providers care for multi-aged groups of children allowing children to remain with one caregiver for many years. This develops trust and security in children.
• In multi-aged settings, siblings are able to stay together and learn from one another.
• Family child care providers can offer parents more flexibility with hours of operation such as including odd hour care, evening, weekend and/or overnight care.
• Infant care tends to be more readily available in family child care programs and the benefits of this form of care are tremendously advantageous to very young children.
• As many children remain in family child care when they begin school, before and after school care is also generally available within the same early care program.

In accordance with AFI 34-276, Family Child Care Programs, individuals, who are not approved as licensed family child care providers on Holloman AFB, should not be permitted to advertise in base publications or post notices on on-base bulletin boards. A current list of licensed family child care providers may be obtained by calling the Family Child Care office at 572-5848.

Adults wishing to offer child care in base housing must apply for licensing from the base commander through the Family Child Care office.  Licensed providers may care for up to 6 children, with no more than 2 children under two years of age.  Their own children under 8 years of age are included in this ratio.

The Family Child Care program conducts New Provider Orientation on a regular basis for any individuals interested in becoming licensed Family Child Care Providers.  Please contact the Family Child Care office for more information.

Do you occasionally need more child care than your current child care arrangements provide?

Do you need weekend or evening care beyond your standard 50-hour child care week?

Do you have children 2 wk's - 12 yrs of age?

Are you active duty, reserve or guard on active duty or DoD civilian employee?

(Click Here For Extended Duty Care (EDC) Form)

A Profession for the New Century

• Become a Family Child Care Provider while you stay at home with your family.
• Enjoy the satisfaction of professional
  self-employment
• Be a positive role model for children
• The need for good caregivers is great and the rewards are outstanding

Required Forms

Screening Form | FCC License Application | Patron Registration Form

Being a provider is rewarding both financially and personally, giving you the opportunity to stay at home with your own children. FHC Providers receive free training, equipment & supplies. Spouses living off base and DoD spouses may join. Licensing is mandatory for base residents caring for children more than ten hours. Call 572-5848 for details.

FAMILY CHILD CARE QUESTIONS?

FCC PROVIDER REFERRAL LIST
The HAFB Family Child Care (FCC) program is designed to provide quality child care in a safe environment that promotes each child's development.  Choosing a FCC home is an individual decision that only your family can make.
Below are some questions to assist you in identifying the provider who best meets your families' needs:

Call for Information
Does she have openings?  What ages are the children she has in care?  Does she provide transportation to/from school?  What are her fees?

Visit the Provider's Home
Does she appear to enjoy her work?  Are the children
happy?  How do they spend their day?

CIVILIAN CHILD CARE RESOURCES
Below is a list of agencies that work with civilian child care providers, centers, and/or before-and-after school programs:

Child Care Bureau
2200 Indian Wells Blvd
434-9770

Child Care Licensing Bureau
760 Motel Blvd, Suite B
524-6058

Children in Need of Services (CHINS)
501 24th Street
434-9588

SE NM Community Action Corporation
755 Granada Center
437-1364

Home Education Livelihood Program, Inc (HELP)
1800 1st Street
434-6313

Please feel free to contact one of these agencies should you need assistance in location child care services in Alamogordo/Otero County.

Questions?  You may contact FCC staff at 475-5848, or visit the office in Building 325, if you would like additional information about the FCC program. Content 8