Serve Those Who Serve
Find career opportunities with DoW child and youth programs as a family child care provider, a community-based provider, or a child and youth professional.
Run your own business from home
Military FCC providers are DoW-certified professionals who care for children in their homes — offering a warm environment, small groups and flexible hours.
- Serve military families with educational opportunities
- Work from home and care for your own children at the same time
- Set your own schedule and choose the age groups you serve
- Get DoW-trained mentors, home visits and ongoing training
- Build lasting relationships with the families you serve
Your path to FCC certification
Find your FCC Program
Search your installation in MCC to find its FCC Program contact information.
Complete requirements
Work with the program to complete training, background checks and home inspection.
Get certified
Become DoW certified and set up your business profile in MCC.
Welcome families
Families request care at your home, with ongoing support from your FCC Program.
Grow your program by serving military families
Are you a state-licensed child care provider? Join a trusted network that expands quality care options for America's service members.
Military-connected families can easily find network providers through MilitaryChildCare.com — helping them find quality care when and where they need it.
Careers in military child & youth programs
As the nation's largest employer-sponsored child care system, DoW offers roles from entry level to experienced professionals and managers at more than 850 programs.