The names and contact information for City regulated family child care providers are provided for the convenience of families seeking child care services.  Inclusion on this list should not be considered an endorsement of an individual provider and the City does not guarantee the accuracy of the information.  The screening and final selection of a child care provider is a parental responsibility.

Read the Child Care FAQs for more information on the standards for providers in Alexandria and tips on what to look for in quality child care.

For definitions of credentials listed within the credentials column for providers, read the Special Credentials Information.

Licensed family child care programs in Alexandria care for five to nine children and are regulated by the State of Virginia.

View the current list of Child Care Providers.

Childcare Assistance and Referral Program 
Families participating in the State Subsidy Program have signed on with a 12-month eligibility. During this period, if you find yourself without income you can request that your child care co-payment be lowered. Child care subsidy staff are available to speak with families to discuss their ongoing child care needs. Call 703.746.3411 or email  Juliette.Milushev@alexandriava.gov to seek information and help. 

Parents looking for child care that remains open should call 866-KIDS-TLC or email KasharaL@va.childcareaware.org