NEW: Looking for child care during virtual learning? Find a list of programs currently accepting school-aged children here.

COVID-19 and Child Care

Updates and Resources for Child Care Programs

If you’re a Child Care provider in Arlington, we have resources to help you navigate the pandemic and prepare for what happens if your program is exposed to COVID-19.

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Parent and Family Resources

COVID-19: Real Time Child Care Availability

Are you a first-responder or essential employee looking for a child care provider? Our COVID-19 Real Time Child Care Directory now has availability listed for child care centers and home day care providers.

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Open a Child Care Center

Everything you need to open a Child Care Center in Arlington

The Child Care Licensing Office is ready to help you become a licensed provider in Arlington County.

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Open a Family Day Care Home

Everything you need to open a Family Day Care Home in Arlington

The Child Care Services Office is ready to help you become a licensed provider in Arlington County

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Contact Us

Child Care Office 703-228-1685

Child Protective Services Hotline 703-228-1500

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