Virginia Child Care Grants, Programs and Services
Whether you are looking to start a child care program in Virginia or are a seasoned owner, there are many resources available to help fund your programs. Each state has a primary agency or organization responsible for subsidizing child care programs. They partner with local child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agencies and shared services organizations to raise awareness of grant opportunities and support the distribution of funding. They also provide additional programs and services to help you run your business.
Virginia Child Care Grants, Programs and Services
Primary State Agency (Child Care Development Fund)
This primary agency oversees early care and education programs and services in Virginia, and they are responsible for subsidizing child care programs from federal and state child care grants. Visit the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R Agency)
Child Care Resource & Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) are another great resource for assisting child care providers with available grants and funding and other resources. Contact your local CCR&R agency.
Shared Services Organizations
The community of ECE leaders working to provide services to support sustainable child care programs is growing all the time. Reach out to your local organizations to learn more about their services. Visit Virginia Shared Services Network and Child Care Aware of Virginia.
NAEYC Regional Affiliates
Join your local NAEYC affiliate to connect with professionals in your community at conferences, networking events, leadership opportunities, advocacy efforts and more. Visit Northern Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children (NVAEYC) and Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children (VAAEYC).
Champions of Mixed Delivery Monthly Call
The Early Care and Education Consortium (ECEC) and National Child Care Association (NCCA) and are partnering to offer Champions of Mixed Delivery, a series of monthly check-in calls to share and receive updates about key proposals, coordinate messaging and talking points and share resources for advocacy. View dates and register for a call here.
Virginia Child Care Licensing Requirements
Learn more about child care licensing requirements in Virginia.
Learn more about Virginia early learning standards.
Virginia Early Childhood Education Quality Ratings, Curriculum and Assessments
Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS)
Child care providers earn a rating when they meet quality standards. Many states require these quality standards in order to receive grants and additional funding. View VQB5 – Virginia’s Quality Measurement and Improvement System for more details on Virginia quality standards.
State-Aligned Curriculum
Procare Solutions is partnering with Learning Beyond Paper to provide curriculum to our customers. Procare Early Learning Powered by Learning Beyond Paper is approved by the Virginia Department of Education (although not for family child care home providers) and provides a 100% digital curriculum and assessments addressing the needs of child care centers, daycares, preschools and early learning teachers.
ECE state-approved curriculum programs provide consistency, quality assurance, comprehensive development and teacher support, all contributing to a strong educational foundation. Aligning with state-approved ECE curriculum is also essential for securing grant funding and providing high-quality education.
Assessments
Simplify the assessment process and meet Virginia state standards with a unique early childhood assessment framework that makes clarity a key strength of your child care center’s assessments and communications.
Average Cost of Child Care in Virginia
Understanding the cost of child care in Virginia is important for both parents and child care providers.
Annual Child Care Costs in Virginia
Virginia’s average child care costs are relatively high. Infant care costs an average of $15,450 per year.
Child Care Affordability in Virginia
Virginia families can expect to spend nearly 12% of their income for infant care services.
View child care costs in other states.
Virginia Professional Development Training Requirements
In Virginia it is required that early childhood professionals complete 16 hours of professional development each year based on date of hire. Visit the National Database of Child Care Regulations website to find licensing regulations and requirements in your state.
Bertelsen Education, a Procare Solutions Company provides IACET-accredited courses that meet state licensing requirements. Visit BertelsenEducation.com to purchase.
Professional Development Resources
Professional development programs are designed to encourage, support and recognize early childhood professionals seeking to expand their skills to raise the quality of their programs. View a list of professional development resources for child care providers here.