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VA Child Care Subsidy Program

 

VA Child Care Subsidy Program

Welcome to the Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Child Care Subsidy Program (VA CCSP) Office Website!

  1. The Office of Human Resources Management VA Child Care Subsidy Program Service is administering the child care subsidy program. Currently, the program Total Family Income (TFI) has been temporarily expanded from $89,999 to $144,000 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
  2. 2. Employees who are interested in participating and/or applying to VA’s Child Care Subsidy Program should contact their local servicing Human Resources (HR) office or CCSP Staff for additional program information. All employees must apply online at https://vaww.ccrms.va.gov. No paper applications.
  3. If a VA Child Care Center is not available in your area, you can use any state licensed and/or state-regulated facility.

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NOTE: Only the states with VA sponsored child care centers are listed here. If your State is not listed, it does not have a VA sponsored center. However, to find federal centers within the state, access the GSA link *.

If you are interested in establishing a child care center in your area, please contact the National Child Care Program Office at [email protected]

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Note: Click on your click on a state to view participating Child Care Centers







ALABAMA

Child Educare Center
3701 Loop Road Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Director: Donna Blackmon VAMC Tuscaloosa
(205) 554-2939 Ext. 3239 Licensed Capacity: 68

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ALASKA

No Childcare Centers Available.

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ARIZONA

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AMERICAN SAMOA

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ARKANSAS

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CALIFORNIA

Cheryl Andersen-Sorensen Child Care Center
4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121
Director: Joanna Prado VAMC San Francisco
(415) 751-8511 License Capacity: 50
   
The Whistle Stop Child Development Center
3801 Miranda Ave. Bldg. T-6B Palo Alto, CA 94304
Director: Valerie Routt VAMC Palo Alto
(650) 852-3497 License Capacity:101

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COLORADO

No Childcare Centers Available.

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CONNECTICUT

No Childcare Centers Available.

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DELAWARE

No Childcare Centers Available.

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

La Petite Academy
1 Michigan Ave, NW Washington, DC 20010
Director: Kaylee Marinan VAMC Washington DC
(202) 986-5738  Licensed Capacity: 144

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FLORIDA

No Childcare Centers Available.

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GEORGIA

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GUAM

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HAWAII

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IDAHO

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ILLINOIS

Hines Child Care Center
Edward Hines, Jr. Hospital, Bldg 1, Section A Hines, IL 60141
Director: Donna Christian Edward Hines, Jr. Hospital
(708) 202-2071 Licensed Capacity: 73
   
Paul K. Kennedy Child Care Center
3001 Greenbay Road, Bldg 135 North Chicago, IL 60064
Center Co-Director: Linda Jaworek FHCC Lovell
(224) 610-3896 Licensed Capacity: 85

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INDIANA

No Childcare Centers Available.

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IOWA

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KANSAS

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KENTUCKY

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LOUISIANA

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MAINE

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MARYLAND

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MASSACHUSETTS

Small World Child Care Center
150 S. Huntington Avenue Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Director: Patti Culbert VAMC Jamaica Plain
(617) 232-8286 Licensed Capacity: 49
   
VA Small World Too Child Care Center
1400 Veterans Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132
Director: Patti Culbert VAMC West Roxbury
(857) 203-5650 Licensed Capacity: 24

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MICHIGAN

No Childcare Centers Available.

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MINNESOTA

VA Neighborhood Child Care Center
One Veterans Drive, Bldg. 68 Minneapolis, MN 55417
Director: Julie Lindgren VAMC Minneapolis
(612) 725-2271 Licensed Capacity: 108

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MISSISSIPPI

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MISSOURI

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MONTANA

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NEBRASKA

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NEVADA

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

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NEW JERSEY

Lil’ Tykes Learning Center
385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018
Director: Gianina Robelledo VA New Jersey Health Care System
(973) 676-1000 Ext. 12578 Licensed Capacity: 57

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NEW MEXICO

No Childcare Centers Available.

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NEW YORK

VetsKids Child Care Center
423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010
Director: Yaelle Stempfelet VA New York Harbor Healthcare System-NY Campus
(212) 951-3435 Licensed Capacity: 47
   
Brooklyn VA Day Care Center
800 Poly Place Brooklyn, NY 11209
Director: Tatiyana (Tanya) Lipkina VAMC Brooklyn
(718) 630-2831 Licensed Capacity: 25
   
HANCI at the VA Child Learning Center
130 LeBrun Road, Bldg. 3 Buffalo, NY 14215
Director: Cheri Nowicki VAMC Buffalo
(716) 862-6562 Licensed Capacity: 37
   
Montrose Child Care Center
2094 Albany Rd, Route 9A Bldg. 29 Montrose, NY 10548
Director: Eileen Scerra VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
(914) 737-4400 Ext. 2714 Licensed Capacity:60
   
Wee Luv’em Day Care Center
79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768
Director: Michelle Marino  
(631) 261-4400 Ext. 7452 Licensed Capacity: 38

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NORTH CAROLINA

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NORTH DAKOTA

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OHIO

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OKLAHOMA

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OREGON

Vermont Hills Family Life Center
3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd. Portland, OR 97239
Director: Jana Cabanban VAMC Portland, Bldg. 251
(503) 721-7830 License Capacity: 48

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PENNSYLVANIA

Learning Station Child Care Center
6B Cayuga Circle Altoona, PA 16602
Director: Sue Estright VAMC Altoona
(814) 940-7834 Licensed Capacity: 52
   
Rainbow Learning Center
1700 South Lincoln Ave Lebanon, PA 17042
Director: Amanda Coldren VAMC Lebanon, Bldg. 3
(717) 228-6091 License Capacity: 95

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PHILIPPINES

No Childcare Centers Available.

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PUERTO RICO

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RHODE ISLAND

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SOUTH CAROLINA

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SOUTH DAKOTA

Stepping Stones Day Care Center
P.O. Box 230 Ft. Meade, SD 57741
Director: Ariel Lewis VAMC Black Hills
(605) 720-7094 License Capacity: 34

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TENNESSEE

No Childcare Centers Available.

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TEXAS

VA Carousel Academy
4500 S. Lancaster, Bldg. 75 Dallas, TX 75216
Director: Jeanette Berry VAMC Dallas
(214) 375-7530 Licensed Capacity: 80

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UTAH

First Friends Child Care Center
500 Foothill Drive, Bldg. 13 Salt Lake City, UT 84148
Director: Mirna Rojas VAMC Salt Lake City
(801) 584-2511 Licensed Capacity:60

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VERMONT

No Childcare Centers Available.

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VIRGIN ISLANDS

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VIRGINIA

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WASHINGTON

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WEST VIRGINIA

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WISCONSIN

Kids & Company Child Care Center
500 East Veterans St Tomah, WI 54660
Director: Lindsay Fick VAMC Tomah
(608) 372-1694  License Capacity: 41
 
VA Kids Center
2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705
Director: Rebecca Breda VAMC Madison
(608) 280-7224 License Capacity: 38

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WYOMING

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Forms

  • Application Procedures: VA CCSP Application Procedures
  • VA Child Care Subsidy Program Brochure
  • VA Form 0730a: Child Care Subsidy Application Form
  • VA Form 0730b: Child Care Provider Information  
  • VA Form 0730h: VA Child Care Subsidy Program Benefit Payment Request Form
  • VA Form 10091:VA-FSC Vendor File Request Form

** Note: All applications for the Child Care Subsidy Program should be created using the on-line automated process the Child Care Records Management (CCRMS) – See VA Intranet CCSP Website. **

Contact Information

 

Fax Number: (202) 495-5305

For more information, please email the VA CCSP service at [email protected].


Virginia Child Care Licensing: Starting Your Center

Getting ready to start a child care operation in the state of Virginia? Before you can get started, you’ll need to learn about the legal requirements for child care in Virginia, and apply for the right kind of child care license.  

This handy guide will walk you through the process of opening a child care business in Virginia from A to Z, including finding out what kind of Virginia child care license you’ll need, links to resources to find out the state standards for your child care program, and a step-by-step guide to the Virginia child care licensing process.

Virginia Child Care Licensing Overview

Child care licensing in Virginia is managed by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Development (OECD) at the Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS). Virginia provides two types of child care licenses: 

  • A Family Day Home (FDH) is a daycare program in either the care provider’s residence, or that of any of the children in care. A FDH provides care less than 24 hours a day for five through 12 children under 13, other than the provider’s own children and those who live in the home. Home-based daycares with fewer than five children can still voluntarily register with the DSS, except in counties with their own regulatory requirements for unlicensed care.
  • A Child Day Center (CDC) license applies to programs that provide daycare for at least two children in a facility other than the residence of the provider or a child in care, or for more than 12 children in any type of facility. 

Some types of child care businesses, such as accredited private preschools and religious child care centers, are exempt from licensing requirements, but still must adhere to state regulations. These programs must file for a licensing exemption on an annual basis. Check with your regional licensing office to see if you qualify for one of these exemptions.

Getting Your Child Care License in Virginia

No matter which kind of Virginia child care license you’ll need, the application process is lengthy, so it’s best to get started as early as possible. Read on to learn everything you’ll need to know to get your child care license in Virginia.

Step One: Understand Your Licensing Requirements

The Commonwealth of Virginia provides a number of documents and resources you need to familiarize yourself with before beginning your child care license application. Get started by reading the state’s Welcome Letter for either Family Day Homes or Child Day Centers. 

After that, you’ll need to review:

  • General Procedures for Information and Licensure
  • Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
  • Relevant sections of the Code of Virginia
  • Depending on the type of license you are pursuing, either the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers or Standards for Licensed Family Day Homes  

The DSS also recommends that you view its Phase I online child care licensing presentation, either for Child Day Centers or Family Day Homes. These presentations contain helpful information on the basics of child care licensing in Virginia, what to consider before opening your own child care program and the requirements you’ll need to meet.

Finally, you’ll need to schedule a free pre-licensure orientation session, known as Phase II training, with your regional licensing office. You can find a list of licensing offices here, or call 1-800-543-7545 for more information.

Step Two: Prepare to Apply for a Child Care License

Before you attend Phase II training, get a head start on preparing to apply for your Virginia child care license. You’ll need to submit your application package in full, including all forms and fees, at least 60 days before the opening of your center.

All child care license applications, whether for Child Day Centers or Family Day Homes, will include:

  • The relevant initial application form, for either a Family Day Home or Child Day Center
  • Background checks for yourself, all business partners, all caregivers and (for Family Day Homes) all adults residing in the home
  • A tuberculosis screening report for yourself, all care providers and (for Family Day Homes) all adults residing in the home
  • Copies of any written information, policies, procedures, brochures and forms used at your center, if you are not using the state-provided model forms and documents
  • Documentation of the qualifications of the program director
  • An annual operating budget (Child Day Centers, Family Day Homes) 
  • Confirmation of Phase II training

Family Day Homes will also need to include a Contact with Local Zoning Administrator document, which ensures the home is appropriately zoned to run a child care facility. Finally, a Family Day Home must include certification of the providers’ CPR training.

Additional application requirements for a Child Day Center include:

  • A credit reference for the business agency
  • Three reference letters for each person listed on the relevant business information page
  • Documentation of liability insurance
  • Floor plans and site plan for the facility
  • A copy of the building’s Certificate of Use and Occupancy
  • A fire inspection report and Request for Building Evaluation or Inspection form
  • The Sanitation Inspection Report from the health department
  • If the building was constructed prior to 1978, an asbestos inspection
  • A Statement of Sponsorship and Organization outlining the structure of your business 
  • Sample menu for one month
  • List of play equipment
  • Daily activity schedule

It’s a good idea to prepare as much of this as you can before attending your Phase II training, so that if you run into any difficulties, you can get extra help at your session. Background checks, however, may be saved for last, since they must be completed no earlier than 90 days before the opening of the center.

Step Three: Attend Phase II Training

The Phase II orientation session is conducted by state licensing inspectors, and is focused on exploring the Virginia state standards for your type of child care business. It’s an excellent opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the process of obtaining and maintaining compliance with Virginia child care licensing. 

The DSS asks that you bring a copy of the relevant licensing standards to your session.

Step Four: Submit Your Child Care License Application

After completing Phase II training, you can submit your completed application package to your regional licensing office. A complete application includes all of the attachments listed above, plus relevant fees made out to the Treasurer of Virginia. The fee schedule is printed on each application form.

An incomplete application will not count toward starting the 60-day waiting period, so be sure to include all required attachments to avoid delays.

Step Five: Licensing Inspector Visit

After the completed application package is received and Phase II training is complete, a licensing inspector will be assigned to your child care program. The inspector will review your application and visit your center to determine whether you are in compliance with the standards that apply to you.

Prepare ahead of time to make sure you will pass the inspection. Ensure you are meeting the licensing requirements you learned about in your Phase II training, such as safety and sanitation procedures, record-keeping and staff-to-child ratios for each age group.

The inspection has six parts, detailed in the Protocols for Inspections at Licensed Child Day Programs:

  1. The inspector will introduce themselves to you and give you an overview of the inspection process.
  2. The inspector will take a tour of the building, speak to children and staff, and examine the facility.
  3. Inspectors will conduct interviews with staff, parents and children.
  4. The inspector will note their observations.
  5. The inspector will review all documentation and notes to form their assessment.
  6. Finally, the inspector will meet with you to discuss their findings and work on a plan to correct any violations.

Major violations will require correction before licensing can proceed, but you may be allowed to continue with minor violations as long as you demonstrate your plan to correct them as soon as possible.

Step Six: Receive Your Virginia Child Care License

Once you have successfully completed your licensing inspection, you will be issued a conditional license to operate a child care business for up to six months. 

During this time, you will be subject to further, unannounced inspections. When the conditional period is over, you will receive your regular child care license, which you will need to periodically renew.

Congratulations on starting your child care business in the state of Virginia!

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Virginia Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers


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Licensing Standards for Daycare Centers
Licensing Standards for Family Daycare
Virginia Licensing Offices

Virginia Back Ground Checks Form

Religiously Exempt Child Day Centers







Program Leaders: Must be at least
18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. If hired or promoted
after 11/1/93, must also have an endorsement or BA in a child- related
field; or 48 semester hours from accredited college or university,
at least 12 of which are in a subject relating to group care of children
and 6 months of age-appropriate experience; or a 1 year early childhood
certificate from an accredited college or university of at least 30
semester hours and 6 months of age-appropriate experience; or a CDA
credential or equivalent; or one year age appropriate program experience
in group care and participation in a staff training plan of at least
10 hours in first year of employment.


Not all child day care programs in Virginia are required to be licensed. A child day care program in Virginia refers to a regularly operating service arrangement for children where, during the absence of a parent or guardian, a person or organization has agreed to assume responsibility for the supervision, protection, and well-being of a child under the age of 13 for less than a twenty-four-hour period.

There are two types of child day care programs: Out-of-home care (Center-Based) and in-home care (Family-Based) in a private home.

These two types of care can be further broken down into:

Licensed

Unlicensed (but regulated)

Approved; and

Unlicensed and Unregistered

Licensed child day care programs are inspected at least twice per year. They have requirements for background checks, training/orientation, and health and safety.

Note: Some programs offering child day care obtain a general business license to operate from the county within which they do business; however, that license is not the same as a child day care license obtained from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), which holds the child day care provider accountable to the health and safety standards set forth by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Unlicensed but Regulated child day care programs vary in their requirements.

Voluntarily registered family day homes are required to be inspected prior to certification, and every two years thereafter, to complete background checks and meet certain health and safety standards.

Religiously exempt child day centers are required to complete background checks and must self-certify annually that the program is in compliance with background checks and health and safety requirements.

Certified preschools are operated by an accredited private school and are required to complete background checks and must self-certify prior to certification, and annually thereafter, regarding criminal record clearances on all employees, a list of staff qualifications, and health and fire inspection reports.

Religious exempt child day centers and certified preschool programs are not inspected by VDSS unless there is a complaint.

Approved child day care programs are regulated by an entity other than VDSS. These programs include certain northern Virginia localities – Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax who have the authority to approve by local ordinance certain family day homes and child day centers.

Unlicensed and unregistered child day care programs do not have any of the following requirements: background checks, training/orientation, or health and safety requirements; and only minimal Code of Virginia requirements. Unlicensed centers must meet an exemption in the Code of Virginia in § 63.2-1715. Unlicensed family day homes must follow requirements in §§ 63.2-1727 and 63.2-1704.1 of the Code. VDSS does not inspect these programs.

The chart below allows you to explore the types of child care available, how they are regulated and provide you with related forms and applications. If you need further assistance selecting child care, Child Care Aware of Virginia can help.




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Age Range Ratios for Center-based Care in Virginia State
Infants – 16 months (1:4)
16 months – 2 years (1:5)
2 years (1:8)
3 – 5 years (1:10)
schoolage – 8 years (1:18)
9 – 12 years (1:20)
Mixed age group ratio for youngest child in group
Age Range Ratios For Family Child Care in Virginia State
0 – 15 months (1:4)
16 – 23 months (1:5)
2 – 4 years (1:8)
5 – 9 years (1:16)
10 years and older these children shall not count in determining any
ratio
Mixed age group a point system shall be applied to determine the
need for an assistant

Family day home care is the most common form of child care in
this country, especially for younger children. Parents may choose
family child care for its intimate, home-like setting, flexible
hours, consistency of care-giver, and small group size.

The Code of Virginia mandates the licensure
of family day homes that provide care for six to twelve children
(exclusive of the provider’s own children and any children who
reside in the home). The care may be offered in the home of
the provider or in the home of any of the children in care.

During the (less than 24 hour) absence of a
parent or guardian, the licensed family day home provider assumes
responsibility for the supervision, protection, and well-being
of a child under 13 years of age.

Licensing standards, which are proposed by
the State Board of Social Services and enforced by the Division
of Licensing Programs, ensure that the activities, services,
and facilities of the family day home are conducive to the welfare
of the children in care.


Child
Care Licensing Agency

Virginia Department of Social Services

Division of Licensing Programs

7 North 8th Street, 2nd floor

Richmond, VA 23219-1849

Phone: (804) 726-7154

Toll Free: (800) 543-7545

Fax: (804) 726-7132
Virginia
Daycare Listings  
Child
Care Subsidy Agency

Virginia Department of Social Services

Division of Child Care and Development

Office of Child Care

7 North 8th Street

Richmond, VA 23219-1849

Phone: (804) 726-7640

Fax: (804) 726-7655

Head
Start – State Collaboration Office

Division of Child Care and Development

7 North Eighth Street, 6th Floor

Richmond, VA, 23219-3301

Phone: (804) 726-7640

Fax: (804) 726-7655

Child
Care Food Program Administrator

Mercer Corporate Park

300 Corporate Boulevard

Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691-1598

Phone: (609) 259-5050

Fax: (609) 259-5128

Child
Care Resource and Referral Contact

Virginia Child Care Resource & Referral Network

308 Turner Road, Suite A

Richmond, VA 23225

Phone: (804) 285-0846

Toll Free: (866) 481-1913

Fax: (804) 285-0847

Office
of Child Support Enforcement

Division of Child Support Enforcement

7 N. Eighth St., 1st Floor

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Phone: (800) 257-9986

Fax: (804) 726-7476

Child
Abuse Reporting Hotline

To report suspected child abuse in Virginia, call (800) 552-7096.

For national child abuse information, call the Childhelp USA National
Child Abuse Hotline (staffed 24 hours daily with professional crisis
counselors): 1-800-4-A-CHILD or 1-800-2-A-CHILD (T.D.D)

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Welcome to kindergarten!!!!

Kindergarten is a new frontier! Our day is filled with the study of reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and natural sciences. Students learn music, movement and hands-on activities. The Kindergarten team is excited to give our students the building blocks they need to become flexible thinkers and, ultimately, read fluently and solve math problems. Our goal is for our students to build a lifelong relationship with learning and school.

The Virginia Department of Education sets standards for the state-approved kindergarten curriculum.

Kindergarten English Standards (Reading and Writing) or visit this site

Kindergarten History and Social Sciences Standards (Social Sciences) or click here

Kindergarten Mathematics Standards or click here

Kindergarten science standards or click this link

Kindergarten agenda

8:55-9:15 Morning meeting

9:15-9:25 Reading aloud

9:25-9:35 Letters and sounds (phonemic perception)

9:35 – 9:40 Reading class

9:45-10:30 Reading options and small groups

10:20-10:30 Movement break

10:30-11:00 Writing class

11:00-11 : 25 Letter selection and small groups

11:25-12:25 Lunch and break

12:25-1:00 Calendar and math lesson

1:00-1:45 Small group math

1:45-2:05 Snack

2:05-2:25 Science, social studies

2:25-3:25. Special offers

3:30-3:35 Closing the circle and dismissal

Meet the kindergarten team!

Teacher: Ms. Bullock

Hello all stars! I’m Miss Bullock and I’m a kindergarten teacher at Hoffman Boston. I have been a public school teacher in Arlington for 14 years. I really enjoy teaching. I also like the following:

  • Reading
  • Tacos on Tuesdays
  • Spending time with friends and family

But most importantly, I love being the mother of my daughter Kai!

Email to Ms. Bullock: vonique.bullock @apswa.us

Hours: 3:30-4:00

Assistant: Ms. Laura

My name is Miss Anduse. Laura, as the kindergarten students call me. I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I am a daughter of the Caribbean, but I am also a citizen of the world. I have lived in Argentina and Brazil, traveled in Europe, Africa and Asia. I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and understand basic French. My dream is to speak Arabic, Japanese and Swahili. Morocco will be the next destination. I am the proud mother of my son Marco, a sophomore at George Mason University, and my Brazilian yellow labs, Uma and Bruno. Kindergarteners make my day every day! I look forward to seeing them every morning. I am a member of the PTAs and FACE committees and most recently became an after school club coordinator. I am always available to my students and their families, so get in touch!

Ms. Laura’s email: laura.anduzecabrero @apswa.us

Hours: 3:30-4:00

Hello Teacher: Mrs Fanny

All Stars! I’m Mrs Fanny and I’m so excited to be your kindergarten teacher! We are happy to learn a lot of new things together. Here are some of my favorite things:

  • Spending time with family
  • Traveling to new places
  • Watching football (My favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys)

Mrs Fanny’s email: olivia.funnye @apswa.us

Hours: 3:30-4:00

Assistant: Ashley Sanchez

Teacher: Ms Spina 9003 I am Ms. Spina, one of the kindergarten teachers. This is my second year at Hoffman Boston and I am so excited for the upcoming school year. I am originally from Syracuse, NY and moved to Arlington in October 2020. Some of my favorite activities: spending time with family and friends, drinking coffee, swimming, skiing and playing sports as much as possible! I am happy to meet all of you and help you become a lifelong learner!

Ms. Spina email: hailey.spina @apsw.us

Office Hours: 3:30-4:00

Assistant: Ms Kor

from Cambodia, so I am from Cambodia

and write in Khmer. I grew up in Cambodia and visit often. When I am in Cambodia I enjoy visiting family, friends and eating lots of delicious food and snacks. I’ve been with Hoffman Boston for four years as a Pre-K Special Ed assistant. This is my fourth year as a kindergarten assistant, and my fourth year as a web consultant at a school. Fun fact about me: I’m a big fan of Hayao Miyazaki, the creator of Ponyo, Spirited Away. .. and my favorite delivery service, Kiki. I received a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems with a concentration in Networks from George Mason University and a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ​​from George Washington University. I am looking forward to the new school year. Your health,

Ms. Kor’s email: buoy.kor @apswa.us

Teacher: Ms. Vega

Hello! I am Ms. Vega, one of the kindergarten teachers. I am glad to work with you this year. These are some of my favorite things:

  • travel
  • read both children’s and adult books
  • spending time with my 4 year old child

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Mrs. Vega’s email: lila.vega2 @apsva.us

Hours: 3:30-4:00

Assistant: Ms. Jimenez

Hi, I’m Ms. Jimenez. I’ll be working with Miss Vega. I have been in the Kindergarten team for 8 years. This will be my 9th. Some of my favorite things:

  • Tigers
  • Chocolate
  • sushi

Can’t wait to meet you all!

Email Ms. Jimenez: gradiva.jimenez @apsva.us

Hours: 3:30-4:00

Special Education Teacher: Mr. Croddy

Hello everyone! I’m Mr. Croddy, a special education teacher at a kindergarten. I am happy to work with K again, just like two years ago! Here are some of my favorite activities:

  • Spending a lot of time with my wife and friends
  • Read!
  • Travel to new and interesting places.

I look forward to seeing you all throughout the year!

My email address is john.croddy @apswa.us

Hours: 2:30-3

English Teacher: Ms. Hernandez

Hello Allstars! I’m Mrs. Hernandez. I was born in Washington DC and have lived most of my life in Maryland. I have lived in Arlington for 6 years and I love it here! I was a class teacher until I switched to teaching English 7 years ago. I like teaching English because I am learning the language myself. I speak Spanish, French, Russian and Georgian. Please practice with me! Outside of school, I continue to cook, knit, read and take care of my 3 sons.

Contact information: Email: emily.hernandez @apswa.us

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We have 2 children at RKH. We also have an older daughter who was educated at rigorous private schools and went on to one of the top liberal arts colleges. We compared RKH to other private schools all of which have beautiful facilities and cost substantially more. Behind RKH’s modest and non-glamorous façade, there is a very strong educational institution with highly knowledgeable and dedicated teachers which are passionate about advancing their students. RKH helps to develop solid study habits, pride in learning, curiosity about the world, and high intellectual aptitude of learning in two languages ​​and two cultures.

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Russian Kids House has been a central part of raising our children for the past four years, since our daughter entered at age three. At the time, she spoke no Russian but now, four years later, speaks fluently and with a proper accent. She will graduate from RKH this year and enter public school well ahead of the curve academically. Our second child could hardly wait to join his older sister at RKH.

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8 new books for children

Encyclopedia of space and a children’s book by Virginia Woolf: advice on what to read with children this spring.

Clara and 11 Grandmothers by Olga Cherny

Illustrations by Alzhbeta Skalova

Clara had a bad morning: she forgot her gloves, got dirty and because of this she couldn’t play the piano. Fortunately, grandfather Tomasz and his wonderful soap, which washes everything, are waiting for her at home. But an ambulance is on duty at the entrance, taking grandfather to the hospital: with whom should Clara live now?

A funny and a bit sad story, invented by the Polish writer Olga Czerna, is perfect for this ridiculous snowy April: there is a lot of sad and unfair things in it, but good wins, and there are definitely more good people than bad ones.

Space. The Big Book on the Universe and Astronautics” by Lara Albanese

Illustrations by Tommaso Vidus Rosin

Sometimes you really want to go on a distant space journey and find out that baby stars glow blue, and adults glow yellow-pink, what exoplanets are interesting for, and also find out where did the myth about the existence of Martians come from.

The Great Encyclopedia of Italian Authors is an opportunity to learn more about the planets of the solar system in detail. You can also look at different galaxies and read about the history of space exploration. The encyclopedia is not fundamental, but as a gift for a novice astronomer, it will do just fine.

Publisher
“MYTH”, translated by Anna Vasilyeva, scientific editing by Vladimir Surdin

Details on the topic

“Here, of course, he lied”: an astronomer is looking for errors in Andy Weier’s “Artemis”

“Here, of course, he was lying”: an astronomer is looking for errors in Andy Weyer’s “Artemis”

“Melody of Life” by Louis Thomas

Lenny is a composer. He loves to create at night, and today he even decided to create a whole symphony. But it’s too quiet around. How to find a melody?

A bit of a Disney style of illustrations by Louis Thomas will allow you to find yourself in a waking up Paris, see a peaceful morning in a big city and meet a charming cat. Great purchase for young readers and their parents.

Publisher
Polyandria, translated by Maria Jünger

Details on the topic

The book as medicine for children: five children’s books for all occasions

The book as medicine for children: five children’s books for all occasions

” Sadie’s Ghost Kat Ellis

After a terrible accident that killed Ava’s parents, the girl begins to have nightmares. To overcome her grief, she tries to draw, but still constantly feels that all her loved ones are in danger of death. Is this really true or just the consequences of the experience?

Cat Ellis’ novel is the perfect way to pass the weekend: mysterious ghosts, real-life villains and a fast-paced story will keep you entertained.

Publisher
Clever, translated by I. Pavlova

Kindergarten on Wheels. Middle group Zuli Stadnik

Illustrations by Diana Lapshina

Klyusha’s excavator and Shpunchik the engine have grown up and now go to the middle group of the kindergarten. They look a little different from ordinary kids, but they face the same problems: who to swing first, how to make up after a quarrel, and how to successfully escape from kindergarten.

A collection of funny stories by Zuli Stadnik will definitely appeal to those readers who have already grown up and also go to the middle group, and bright pictures make the book even more interesting.

“The Hungry Ghost” H.S. Norap

Freya leaves Denmark for Singapore to live with her father. There are some good things here (for example, small lizards), but the rest is monstrous. For some reason, dad wanders around at night in pajamas, and a girl with long hair sneaks up behind him, whom adults for some reason do not notice.

Roman H.S. Norap is a story about serious problems (divorce and depression), but not painful: the story is captivating, and now, instead of sleep, you need to find out what the hell is going on in Singapore.

Publisher
“Swing”, translated by Valentina Ionova

Illustrations by Ivan Sergeev

One day Nurse Lagton falls asleep while sewing a curtain.