Family Child Care Program

Welcome to the Osan Air Base Family Child Care (FCC) Program

What is Osan Family Child Care?

Family Child Care provides parents the opportunity to have their children cared for in a safe, developmentally appropriate home environment so parents can focus on the Air Force mission.

FCC providers operate independent, self-employed businesses and are able to offer full time, part-time, drop-in, expanded, and non-traditional hours care as they choose.

Working under contracts with parents, our licensed Family Child Care providers can offer small group, home-based care for 6 children aged 2 weeks to 12 years in a multi-age setting and under stringent training and safety standards.

What are the benefits of sending my child to Family Child Care?

Personalized care in a small setting (no more than 6 children)
Familiar home environment
Mixed-age groups allow children to learn from each other
Siblings can remain together for the whole day
Infant care can begin at 2 weeks
Flexible hours for non-traditional work schedules
Subsidy program keeps fees the same as the CDC and/or SAC

How do I know my children will be well cared for in FCC homes?

Air Force Family Child Care providers undergo stringent education and certifications.

Training in fire, health, safety, nutrition and playground safety
Annual pre and re-certification inspections
Certification in First Aid and CPR for children between 2 weeks and 12 years old
Providers are trained like CDC providers
Providers can work towards national accreditation through the National Association of Family Child Care and toward their Child Development Associates credential
Background investigations occur for providers and family members over 12
Monthly and annual unannounced inspections ensure oversight
Certified trainers provide ongoing training and monthly opportunities to networks and share best practices
Providers get assistance with preparing curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities
Providers have access to a free lending library of high-quality books, toys, furniture, and more
Parents are invited to participate in quarterly Parent Advisory Boards to advocate and advise for policies that impact their children

How do I enroll my child(ren) in Family Child Care?

Call the FCC office at (DSN 784.4694) or (05057844694- Korean phone) or (011825057844694- American phone) to learn more about the licensed FCC providers currently offering care at Osan AB.
Visit Militarychildcare.com to search for FCC providers and to register your child
Stop by Building 433 between 0730 and1630 or email 51fss.fsyc.familychildcare@us.af.mil to meet with the Community Child Care Coordinator

Why should I become a Family Child Care provider?

Earn $1,200/week
Be the owner of a portable and critically needed small business
Set your own schedule and fees
Support the 51FW mission
Grown your skills and certifications
Make a difference in the lives of children
Get paid to care for your own children
Provided training and resources mean starting your own FCC business is virtually free
Other financial incentives can earn you thousands

How do I become a Family Child Care provider?

Complete the required forms and schedule a home interview
Complete 24 hours of training on business practices, nutrition, fire, health, and safety
Pass initial and safety inspections to ensure your home and certifications meet Air Force regulations
Get recommended to the FCC panel for approval
Receive your license from the MSG Commander
Advertise your business
Start impacting lives

What are you waiting for?

Can I provide childcare on base without being an FCC provider?

No. AFI 34-144 requires individuals in family housing who provide child care in their home for more than 10 child care hours per week to be a licensed provider. A childcare hour is the number of hours times the number of children in care.

Each approved FCC home will have a license hanging in the home.