Providers and their homes are different and unique just as families are. Please arrange an interview with a potential FCC Provider to assure compatibility. The FCC Provider you select will play an important role in your child's life. Most of your child's waking hours will be spent with that Provider. The Provider will guide, teach, and nurture your child. Here are some items to check for and questions to ask when interviewing a potential provider:

• Is the home kept clean?
• Is there room for children to play indoors and outdoors?
• Is there a place for naps?
• Is the home free of safety hazards?
• Does the provider seem to know a lot about child development and childcare?
• Does the provider seem to truly like children and are they patient with the children?
• What training has the provider had?

The FCC Provider sets fees. Prior to starting care families must:

• Complete a written contract regarding fees and policies.
• Provide proof of immunizations.
   

Here are some other points to remember when you find care:

• Visit your FCC home anytime during the day. Check to see what kind of care is being provided.
• Discuss your goals and the Provider's goals for your child and work together to accomplish those goals.
• Keep the Provider informed about the health of your child. If your child is ill and will not be going to the FCC home, notify the Provider as soon as possible.
• Pay for fees on time. The Provider deserves your consideration.
• Be thoughtful and considerate of your provider. Drop off and pick up your child on time or call if you are delayed.  

FREE Child Care: Returning Home Care will provide 16 hours of of FREE child care per child upon your return from being deployed (a minimum of 30 calendar days) in support of contingency operations. You will have six months from the date of your return to use the 16 hours of child care. Please come to Family Child Care office with a copy of your orders to receive the required paperwork.

PCS Care: If you are an active duty member, FCC provides 20 hours of FREE child care within 60 days of PCS'ing upon arrival and departure from your current base. Contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center for your vouchers. You must provide them with a copy of your orders. You can call them at 777-4681.

Extended Duty Care: If you are required to work more than 50 hours per week, give us a call and you may qualify for FREE child care.

Home Community Care: If you are a reservist, you may qualify for FREE child care during your drill weekends.

Child Care Cost, is it too much for you? Family Child Care subsidy program might be able to help. Please call 801-777-0695 to see if you qualify for this program. You will need to complete form DD-2652 and provide the most current LES or pay stub, proof of fulltime student status, etc.