Apply for a Family Child Care Permit
Thank you for your interest in becoming a family child care provider! Fairfax County requires residents who care for up to five children in their homes to have a family child care permit. We recommend that you attend our free workshop that guides you through the application process. The information is also available on the pages below.
- Legal requirement
- Fees
- Required forms
- Additional permit requirements
- Home health and safety visit
- Fire safety visit
- Emergency Preparedness Plan Template
- Additional information
- We can help you complete your application
- Explore more about this rewarding profession


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