Skip to main content
You're logged in with MyAlex  |  Logout

City of Alexandria, VA

Search results cleared

Include archived pages
Most of the content here is written in English. Translate your search to find more content? Translating "" to English... Searching for English phrase ""
  • Live
  • Play
  • Services
  • Business
  • Government
  • Projects & Plans
  • Calendar
  • I want to…

Child Care FAQs

Information about child care.
Page updated on May 6, 2024 at 9:11 AM

Child Care

  • Department of Community & Human Services

Share

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook
Translate icon
Translate icon
XWARNING: You have chosen to translate this page using an automated translation system. This translation has not been reviewed by the City of Alexandria and may contain errors.

Child Care FAQs

What types of child care are available?

Types of Child Care Programs 

How can I get a list of child care providers or centers?

Child Care Providers 

What Head Start programs are available in Alexandria?

Head Start Programs 

What help can I receive to pay for child care?

Child Care Assistance 

How do I know if a child care program is right for my child?

Tips on Choosing Child Care & Checklist 

Parents Guide to Child Care: English,  Arabic,  Amharic,  Spanish

What are the standards for family child care homes?

Standards for Family Child Care Homes 

How do I make a complaint about a provider?

If you have any questions about a provider please call Early Childhood Division at 703.746.KIDS (5437). Each approved provider is assigned a Child Care Specialist you can contact. Anyone may report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services by calling 703.746.5800 or 1.800.552.7096.

How can I become a child care provider?

Child Care Provider Training
Monthly Provider Trainings

When do I need a Special Use Permit or a State License?

In the City of Alexandria to care for six or more children you must have a Special Use Permit (call 703.746.4200 for information). Effective July 1, 2016, to care for five or more children you must have an Assistant and a State License (call 703.934.1505 for information).

What are the benefits of becoming an approved provider?

An approved provider can be paid directly by the City to care for those children whose care the City sponsors. Please view listing for approved providers Current Childcare Provider Listing Parents who contact the Early Childhood Division looking for child care resources are referred to view this listing. 

Address and Phone: 

Child Care Provider Regulation and Professional Development Office 703.746.5437 |  4850 Mark Center Drive, 6th floor, Alexandria, VA 22311

Have a minute? 

Your feedback on the website helps us improve. Take a short survey.

 

 

Contact Us
Alex311 | 703.746.4311
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Visitor Information

VisitAlexandriaVA.com

  • Emergency Hotlines
  • Social Media
  • Privacy & Legal
  • FOIA Requests
  • Departments
  • Jobs
  • Payments

Alexandria City Hall
301 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

City of Alexandria Seal
© 1995–2023 City of Alexandria, VA and others.
Hold on, redirecting...