To be eligible for any Expanded Child Care (ECC) program, at least one parent must be a member of the U.S. Military Service: Active Duty; Reserve or Guard member in activated status; dual employed (military married to civilian) or DOD civilian employee assigned to or working on the installation.  Being provided care is a privilege, not a right, and the Family Child Care program will retain final approval authority on whether or not a child is accepted for care. 

First priority is given to parents whose children are currently enrolled in the Air Force Child Development, School-age and/or Family Child Care programs.

Parents must complete the following:

• AF Form 1181, Air Force Youth Flight Program Patron Registration
  • The name of the ECC provider should be listed on the AF Form 1181 to pick the child up from the CDC/FCC/SAP.
• AF Form 357, Family Care Certification or equivalent (if applicable)
• AF Form 1055, Youth Flight Medication Permission (if applicable)
• NOTE: Copies of these forms are acceptable if completed forms are on file at CDC, SAP, or another FCC home

The Expanded Child Care (ECC) program is administered through the Family Member Programs Flight and is currently provided at no cost to families.  The FCC Coordinator is the POC and supports the program by ensuring Family Child Care providers are screened, trained and licensed/affiliated to provide child care.  The FCC Coordinator works with the contractor in RECRUITING, MARKETING, SCHEDULING, MONITORING, ENROLLING PROVIDERS, VERIFYING TIMESHEET, etc.  The FCC Coordinator monitors the homes and conducts unannounced inspections during the hours of operation of the home.  The ECC homes are required to meet all of the requirements of the Air Force FCC Program.  

All cancellations must be made by calling and/or emailing the FCC office and the provider.

Parents who are considered no-shows will receive an email from the FCC Coordinator informing the parent of the procedures to follow when canceling a reservation.  The coordinator shall inform the parent that the email is their 1^st notice. Within the next 6 months, if they fail to cancel according to required cancellation procedures, they will not be allowed to use the ECC program until the FCC Panel approves their continued use of the program.