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The Family Child Care Office (FCC) is a childcare option offered to School Age Center (SAC) supports working families in need of
eligible families through CYS Services. FCC is provided by military school-age care for elementary school-age children. SAC program
family members working as independent contractors in individual offers before and after school care and full day care on school closure
housing units located on the installation. days. During the summer break a full-day summer program is held
in 9 one-week sessions.
FCC providers have their programs listed in the FCC online system
at the Parent Central Services office. All patrons wishing to use Programs are tailored to the appropriate age group and include
the FCC program must begin the registration process at Parent field trips, swimming, crafts, and entertainment. The SAC program
Central Services. Parents using FCC are eligible for fee assistance is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation and is
through the Fee Assistance Program in which the majority of affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H, which is
providers participate. an enhancement to baseline programs.
Homes provide flexible hours, a comfortable family-like setting and The SAC program offers a wide range of activities to include the four
activities based on life experiences in the home and neighborhood. baseline programs: life skills; citizenship (cooking programs, home-
In FCC, siblings can stay together, younger and older children learn alone skills); arts, and recreation and leisure programs to enhance
from each other in a small group setting, and school-age children social skills, develop creativity, build cultural awareness, sports and
can remain in a neighborhood setting. Most homes offer full-day, nutrition, fun and educational opportunities with a computer lab
part-day and hourly care. Special services may include 24-hour and and homework help.
long-term care during mobilization and training exercises, evening School Age Center (SAC) II is Temporarily Closed
and weekend care and care for special-needs. The flexibility of
FCC providers is an asset in meeting the diverse work hours of CYS Youth Center - Middle School/Teen Center (MST)
military families. 33102 MacArthur Street
301-677-6054
Parents of children enrolled in an FCC home can expect to receive Grades 6 through 12
the same quality of care as in a CDC or school-age program. FCC Monday - Friday: 1:00p.m. - 6:30p.m.
providers receive the same training and support as CYS Services
facility-based staff. Each group of 25 to 40 providers is designated The youth/teen program is conveniently located across from
an FCC network with its own director and managed like a childcare Meade High School. It is designed to meet the ever-growing
center without walls. developmental needs of youth and teens. The youth development
program offers driver education classes that meet Maryland license
The capacity of the FCC home is determined by the size of the home requirements. The program is affiliated with the Boys and Girls
and the ages of the children enrolled in the home. Club of America (BGCA) and 4-H. Activities include BGCA and
4-H and programs in the four baseline program areas, including
Generally, the capacity in an FCC home at any one time is six activities to enhance and acquire social skills, develop creativity,
children, including the provider’s own children who may be
enrolled in the program. Homes serving infants and toddlers and build cultural awareness. It also offers an active Boys and Girls
Club Keystone council, which plans and organizes teen programs
exclusively (children ages 4 weeks to 2 years) can serve a such as field trips, dances, community services projects and youth
maximum of three children. Homes serving school-age children sponsorship. The center also has state-of-the-art computers and
exclusively (children ages 5 to 12 years) can serve a maximum technology opportunities.
of eight children. If you are interested in becoming a provider,
call the FCC office. Youth Sports and School of Knowledge, Inspiration,
Exploration and Skills (SKIES) Unlimited
School Age Center (SAC) I 4550 Parade Field Lane, 3rd Floor
1900 Reece Road 301-677-5502 / 7968
301-677-1245 Monday - Friday: 9:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.
Grades K through 5 (Hours may vary depending on programs.)

Office: Monday - Friday: 6:30a.m. - 5:30p.m. The Youth Sports and Fitness Program offers a variety of individual
Before/after school program: and team sports for ages 3 through 17, including T-ball, baseball,
Monday - Friday: 6:00a.m. - 9:00a.m. and 2:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. softball, track, clinic soccer, soccer, tackle football, cheerleading,
School year full days and school holidays: basketball, swim team, NFL Flag Football, volleyball, lacrosse, sports
Monday - Friday: 6:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. tournaments, and sports skills clinics.
Summer break: Monday - Friday: 6:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.
Hourly ends at 6:00a.m. - 9:00a.m. and 2:30p.m. - 5:00p.m. The Fort Meade Youth Sports program is one of the largest in the
Army. The program emphasizes fun, fitness, and learning skills.

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