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Child Care

The County is studying two opportunities to facilitate the provision of childcare in Arlington:

Enable childcare facilities as an allowable use within all zoning districts, including the Special Development District (S-D) zoning district.
Remove the requirement for family day care homes with 10-12 children to have a use permit.

Open a Child Care Center

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

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

Child Care Office 703-228-1685

Child Protective Services Hotline 703-228-1500

Main Number: 703-228-1550
TTY: 703-228-1598

Child Protective Services: 703-228-1500
Foster Care/Adoption: 703-228-1550
Child Care Office: 703-228-1685
Parent Education: 703-228-1550
Behavioral Health: 703-228-1560

Hours: Vary by program

You can get inspection reports by contacting us at 703-228-1685

Zero to Three, The National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families provides a guide on choosing quality child care with information on what to look for in a child care program and descriptions of a quality child care provider.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) offers resource guides to parents on topics such as:,

Be sure to visit our Resource Page for Parents and Families.