Fort Detrick-Frederick CYSS
Family Child Care Program (FCC)
924 Doughten Drive
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702
Phone: 301-619-3405
E-Mail: FCCdirector@amedd.army.mil
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 0600-1800
Enrollment
The Family Child Care Program is an alternative to center-based care and accepts children ages six weeks to 12 years.
FCC is in-home care provided by an adult, who is certified by Child Development Services (CDS), in CDS certified government quarters or a state licensed home off-post. FCC offers a family atmosphere with a limited number of children. Children of active duty, DoD civilians and contract employees at Fort Detrick are eligible for this program.
- Full day care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old.
- Before and After Care.
- Summer care for all ages.
The FCC Program currently has homes open on Fort Detrick, Sabillasville, and in the Frederick area. Parents who are interested in a child care space in a FCC Home may complete a request for care form by contacting the CYSS Central Enrollment Office at 301-619-7100.
Extended Care
Fort Detrick Child Development Center, School Age Services, and Family Child Care programs provide full day care, part day care, hourly care, Youth sports, SKIES instructional programs, and a variety of summer day camp programs.
Extended care, and weekend care are available upon individual request with verification of mission requirement.
Fort Detrick CYSS also has additional contacts for childcare through NACCRA, Locate Childcare: Military Enhanced Services 
Or call 1-800-999-0120.
Any parent needing assistance with childcare services may contact the Child Youth & School Services Parent Central Office at 301-619-7100.
Do you want to become an FCC provider?
Are you interested in running your own childcare business? Are you creative, energetic, and do you love working with children?
The CYSS Army FCC Program might be for you! Subsidy incentives are available for infant care, shift care, special needs care, and many more. Providers may also check out toys and equipment from the FCC Lending Library for use in the Army FCC Program. Please contact the FCC Office at 301-619-3405, for more information on becoming an Army FCC Provider!
On Fort Detrick, if you are providing care for more than ten hours per week on a regular basis, you need to be licensed through Child, Youth & School Services.
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