The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes the importance of providing Military and DoD-affiliated Families with access to quality, affordable child care programs. Access to child care directly affects the efficiency, mission readiness, morale, and retention of DoD personnel worldwide. Camp Pendleton offers Child & Youth Programs (CYP), School Age Childcare (SAC) and Family Child Care (FCC), which offers an alternative to center-based childcare.
Additional Info
Do you have orders to PCS?
Would you like to continue your career with Child and Youth Programs at your new duty station?
For more information contact Camp Pendleton Human Resource Office for details.
(760) 725-​5893
pendleton.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org
Family Care Headquarters
For efficient service, please print and complete all applicable forms below prior to your appointment with Resource & Referral.
CYP Enrollment/Hourly Care Required Forms
- COVID-19 Addendum
- Parent Agreement & Handbook
- Registration Form
- Health Assessment
- Meal Benefit Form
- DD 2652 Form
- Request for Care
- Emergency Information Card
Children with special needs or a medical condition, please complete the required forms*
*Any child with a special need or medical condition may not enroll until the IAT meeting has been completed.
Family Child Care (FCC)
BLDG 13150 #111
Marine & Family Programs HQ
(760) 725-7631
Mon-Fri | 7am-5pm |
Family Child Care (FCC) offers an alternative to center-based childcare. FCC providers are trained, certified and monitored to provide quality, in-home childcare aboard Camp Pendleton. Childcare hours, services and availability to provide care may vary from provider to provider. Please visit militarychildcare.com to view available providers in your area, or call the Family Childcare office at (760) 725-7631.
Benefits of Family Childcare
Offers small groups and continuity of care Specialized care is available for children with special needs or families needing care outside of typical working hours Care options can include Full-Day, Part-Day, hourly, before & after school and extended day care Care is provided for multi-aged children in the same location Homes are equipped with developmentally appropriate materials to meet every child’s needs Infant only homes are available
Becoming a Family Child Care Provider
FCC professionals are in great demand and can earn an income working from home, while providing a service to our military community. As a provider, you will be trained and certified by FCC staff. You will be qualified to offer childcare in your home aboard installation. Childcare hours, services and availability can be tailored to meet your needs. All providers are required to complete the CNACI background screening and background screening for anyone living in the household, 18 years old or older, as well as attend a 40-hour training course.
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Must have high school diploma
- Must live on installation
- Must complete health screening
Benefits of becoming a Family Child Care Provider:
- Increase your knowledge and skills in the field of Child Development
- Earn an income for your family while staying home with your own children
- Equipment and toy lending library available
- Extensive initial and on-going training
- Technical assistance available at all times
- USDA Child and Adult Food Program
Contact Information
Family Care Headquarters
Phone: 7607256308
MilitaryChildCare.com Helpdesk: 8556962934 Ext: 1
Resource & Referral: 7607259723