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Making the Right Decision

More and more, research tells us that our children’s healthy development depends on safe and positive experiences during the first few years of life. If you are a parent who works during these early years, choosing good child care is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your child (Child Care Aware).

All children—especially infants and toddlers—need a child care setting where they can thrive with caregivers who understand how to promote their healthy growth and development. That’s because young children need a schedule that is responsive to their needs, with appropriate stimulation and time to rest. They need to be talked to and played with. They need love and attention. And they need the opportunity to form the kind of comfortable, secure relationship with a caregiver that will nurture their healthy emotional development. (Zero to Three).

Online Directory

• Our online directory helps you find licensed child care centers and family child care providers in Arlington County.
• You can get inspection reports by contacting us at 703-228-1685

Child Care Subsidies are available to qualifying households. Learn more here.

Start Early

Start looking as far in advance as you can. No matter what type of care you are considering – a child care center or care in someone else’s home – finding the right child care option can take some time.

Visit and Ask Questions

Check it Out. Visit the child care options you are considering.

Adult-to-Child Ratio. You want your child to get plenty of attention. The younger your child, the more important this is. County regulations stipulate maximum adult-to-child ratios, which vary depending on the age of the children. Ask how many children there are for each adult.

Group Size. Find out how many children are in the group. County regulations stipulate maximum group sizes, which vary depending on the age of the children.

Caregiver Qualifications. Ask about the caregivers’ training and education. Caregivers with degrees and/or special training in working with children will be better able to help your child learn. Are the caregivers involved in activities to improve their skills? Do they attend classes and workshops?

Turnover. Check how long caregivers have been at the center or providing care in their homes. It’s best if children stay with the same caregiver at least a year. Caregivers who come and go make it hard on your child. Getting used to new caregivers takes time and energy that could be spent learning new things.

Make a Choice

Think about what you saw at each visit, and make the best choice for your child and family.

Stay Involved

The work isn’t over when you find good care for your child. You and your child’s caregiver are partners now.

Here are some ways to be involved:

• Have parent-caregiver meetings regularly, and ask questions.
• Offer to volunteer time when needed, like participating in clean up days, fixing broken toys.
• Be there for your child’s birthday party.
• Visit your child at child care and read a book aloud.
• Join in special events, like field trips, Career Day, Black History Month, or other holidays.

Even if you can’t get time off from work during the day, you can still check in at drop-off and pick-up times. Ask the caregiver how things are going, and how your child is doing.

Visiting and participating in events at your child’s provider sends a strong message. It tells your child and your child’s caregiver that you think what your child is doing and learning is important.

Resources

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

• The state maintains a directory that also includes child care slots available through Arlington Public School and religious-exempt programs.
• Child Care Options for Low-Income Families Flyer
• Child Care Options for Low-Income Families Flyer, Spanish

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:,

• Your Guide to a Finding A Quality Program
• What to look for in an Infant Program/A Caring Place for your Infant.
• What to look for in a Toddler Program /A Caring Place for your Toddler.
• What to look for in a Preschool Program /A Good Preschool for your Child.

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

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