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Directories of Licensed Early Childhood Programs and Home Day Care Providers

 

Directory of Licensed Early Childhood Programs

This directory contains a description of Early Childhood Programs annually licensed under Chapter 52 of the Arlington County Code, "Child Care Centers, Preschools, Nursery Schools, Parent's Day Out Programs, and Cooperative Playgroup Programs." Copies of Chapter 52 are available from the Child Care Office , in the reference section of County libraries or on the County’s website.

  • The directors and administrators have written the program descriptions that follow.
  • These descriptions reflect the variations in philosophy and approach among the early childhood programs.
  • The number before the name of each program indicates where the program is located on the map on pages 14-15.
  • Programs marked with an asterisk (*) accept children whose care is reimbursed by the Virginia Department of Social Services through the social services block grant.
  • It is important that parents visit several programs before making their selection.
  • Parents are encouraged to spend time observing the program and talking with the staff to be assured that the program meets their specific child care needs.

Directory of Family Day Care Providers

These family day care home providers comply with the minimum standards of Chapter 59 of the Arlington County Code ("Family Day Care Homes"). Their listing here does not constitute a recommendation.

  • Parents are strongly encouraged to visit several providers, observe the activities, and check references before making a selection.
  • Providers who are listed as "completed training" have attended training sessions offered by the Child Care Office on the topics of child development, health and safety, working with parents, and family day care as a small business.

NEW: Family Day Care Providers -- Vacancy Listings

  • Vacancy list for all licensed family day care home providers.
  • Vacancy list for licensed contracted providers that accept children whose care is subsidized by the County.

Listing here confirms that the family day care provider complies with the minimum standards of Chapter 59 of the Arlington County Code ("Family Day Care Homes") but does not constitute a recommendation.  Parents are strongly encouraged to visit several providers, observe the activities, and check references before making a selection.


Last Modified: March 08, 2010
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