Help support military families by becoming a Family Child Care Provider
Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Family Child Care - (2 Wks - 12Yrs)
The Joint Base Charleston Family Child Care Program offers parents a variety of options to include full-time, part-time, hourly, shift and TDY care for children two weeks through 12 years of age. FCC providers are trained to ensure they are familiar with and meet health and safety standards. As independent business owners, FCC providers have more flexibility than centers in the type of care they provide and the hours of operation. Providers offer diverse and rich experiences for children in their care and are monitored by FCC program staff to ensure they are offering the highest quality of care to children and their families.
Wanted!
Family Child Care Providers
The Joint Base Charleston Family Care Provider Office is currently recruiting new providers. Prospective providers are trained, screened, and approved by applicable agencies. The FCC Panel meets to approve or disapprove applicants. All orientation trainings are free and are held in the Child Care Office.
Work From Home
Be Your Own Boss
Learn more about the benefits of starting a career as a Child Care provider, or having your child cared for in a loving home on-base.
Child Care Assistance for PCS
Air Force & Space Force Families — We’ve Got You Covered!
Moving soon? Get up to $200 per child (max $1,000) to help cover child care during your PCS transition.
Who’s Eligible?
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Active-duty members (within 60 days of arrival/departure)
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Guard/Reserve with Title 10 PCS orders
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Recently retired/separating members
Highlights:
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Flexible provider choice
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Funds sent directly to you
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Fast & simple application
You’ll need PCS orders, military ID & a quick form.
Give Parents a Break (GPAB) Program
Need a break? We’ve got your back.
This program offers $40 per child per month (up to 3 months) to help Air Force and Space Force families cover child care when life gets tough.
Who’s Eligible?
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Active-duty members
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Guard/Reserve (Title 10, 15+ days)
Quick Benefits:
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Flexible provider options
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Direct deposit to your account
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Simple application process
Just need a referral + a few docs.
Description of a child care provider:
FCC providers make $305 per week, per child.
Licensing Class Dates 2025
Please register 2 weeks prior to class start date. Each class is from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Play, Learn & How Grow Together
Have you recently PCS’d to Joint Base Charleston or returned home from a deployment? If so, you may qualify for FREE CHILD CARE through the Family Child Care Program.
A variety of care is available including, PCS Care, Deployment/Remote Child Care, UTA Child Care, Subsidy, hourly care, Extended Duty Care, full-time care, part-time care, night and weekend care. The individual family child care provider sets the fees. These programs are listed in details in the sections below. For additional information, please contact the Family Child Care Office.
- PCS Care
- Deployment/Remote Care
- Military Spouse Appointment Care
- UTA Child Care
- Subsidy
- EFMP Respite Care
- Hourly care
- Extended Duty Care
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