The Department of Family Services' Office for Children is dedicated to the care, education and healthy development of children, from birth through elementary school age. We collaborate with early care and education professionals, families, schools and community partners to help children reach their fullest potential.
Find resources for families with children ages
- Search for Child Care
- Assistance Finding and Paying for Child Care
- Child Care Program Options
- Questions About Your Young Child's Development
- Other Family Resources
Early Childhood and School-Age Professionals
- Become a Family Child Care Provider
- Apply for/Renew a Fairfax County Child Care Permit
- Apply for/Renew a VA State License
- Register for Fairfax County Office for Children Classes
- Community Education and Provider Services (CEPS)
- Additional Helpful Resources
- For Children and Families - Get Ready
- The Role of Early Care and Education Professionals
- School Engagement
- Community Involvement
Additional Information
- Search for Child Care
- Become a Family Child Care Provider
- School Age Child Care (SACC)
- Provider Access
Child Care Professionals Week
The Board of Supervisors proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 as Child Care Professionals Week. Please join the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Office for Children in recognizing and thanking early childhood professionals for their hard work and dedication. They make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families.