Military Child Care Program Resources
Navigate the military child care system with confidence. Access guides, checklists, and tools to help you understand your benefits, apply for programs, and find the care that fits your family’s needs.
Personalized support to help families navigate child care options, understand eligibility, and connect with programs and resources that meet their specific needs.
Use our tools to calculate fee assistance, check eligibility, and plan your child care options with confidence.
If you receive an offer for the CCYH Program, you are required to create a contract with your trusted caregiver. The program has specific requirements about what must be included in the contract; you can read about them here. The Operation Child Care Project™ (OCCP) Project offers two options to use as a template; these contracts are entirely customizable to your needs.
Discover helpful checklists that outline the items your family needs to successfully apply for the MCCYN Military Fee Assistance program, along with links to the necessary documents. Our goal is to alleviate the administrative burden on families by providing clear and accessible resources.
Guidance for families navigating the Child Care in Your Home (CCYH) program, including expectations, responsibilities, and tips for building a safe and successful in-home care arrangement.
A practical guide to help families begin their child care center search with confidence, including key questions to ask, what to look for during tours, and how to compare options that fit your family’s needs.
