Apply for a Family Child Care Permit

How to Apply for a Fairfax County Home Child Care Permit

Thank you for your interest in becoming a family child care provider! Fairfax County requires providers to have a family child care permit. This permit allows you to care for up to five children in your home (in addition to the children who live with you).

Please read through all the information below to see all the information you need to receive your permit.

Cost

Legal requirement

Three forms that are necessary for your application

Other mandatory requirements

Home health and safety visit

Fire safety visit

We can help you complete your application

If you move to a new address

Renewing your permit

Additional useful information

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