Family Child Care (FCC) programs provide child care in housing owned or leased by the government and under the control of the installation commander. FCC Providers are private contractors certified and monitored by the command.

FCC Providers offer flexible child care hours and small, intimate environments for children's early development. The FCC Program holds DoD certification and participates in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. FCC programs provide child care in housing owned or leased by the government and under the control of the installation commander. 

FCC Providers are private contractors certified and monitored by the command.

Becoming a Certified Family Child Care Provider

The FCC Program trains and certifies military dependents (18yrs. or older) to provide child care within their base quarters. Contact the MCCS Child & Youth | Resource and Referral Office to learn more.

If you are interested in becoming a Family Child Care Provider, please print and complete a provider application and background check forms. Your application may be turned into the Resource and Referral office at Bldg. #5082, Lawrence Rd. If you have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Family Child Care at 808-257-7430.

Steps:

  1. Complete a new provider application and background checks (FCC Application). Upon completion, please turn in the application to the FCC office.
  2. Complete a 40-hour week-long training session.
  3. Pass initial inspections performed by subject matter experts from Base Safety, Federal Fire Department, Navy Meds Health and Sanitation Branch, and Family Child Care program.
  4. Be willing to participate in ongoing training to ensure quality care for children.
  5. Participate in ongoing monthly evening training.
Homes shall be certified by the command if care is provided regularly for more than 10 "child care hours" per week. (e.g., a Resident caring for two children for five hours provides 10 hours of child care). Any home providing care for children outside the parameters of this definition that is not certified will be considered unauthorized. Enforcement of unauthorized care shall be in accordance with the Housing Office rules and regulations. Refer to page 6 in your Resident handbook for more information.

Contact Information

MCCS Child & Youth Programs | Resource and Referral Office

Lawrence Road Building 5082
Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH)
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii 96863


Phone: 8082577430

Fax: 8082578020

 Hours
Monday 0730-1630
Tuesday 0730-1630
Wednesday 0730-1630
Thursday 0730-1630
Friday 0730-1630
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Closed on federal holidays.
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