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Licensed Daycare in Arlington, Virginia

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Arlington?

Statewide averages in Virginia run roughly $1180/month for infants and $880/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Arlington daycares?

All licensed Virginia centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Arlington typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Arlington?

Virginia families can apply for Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 873-6515). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,180/mo

Virginia avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Arlington

ChildCare Aware reports the Virginia average full-time cost at $1,180/month for infant care and $880/month for preschool. City-level prices in Arlington vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Virginia families may also qualify for Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 873-6515).

Full Virginia licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 65 kids

ZIP codes covered

22209 12 22207 9 22205 6 22204 5 22213 4 22211 4 22206 4 22203 4

Program types in Arlington

Licensed Group Child Care Home

5 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

5 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

5 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

5 centers

All Arlington licensed centers

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L Montessori

Lynchburg Early Learning Center #177

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 110

L Before/After School

Lynchburg KinderCare #183

Arlington

School Age (5+) Cap 87

L Infant Care

Lynchburg Primrose School #184

Arlington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Virginia Beach #356

Arlington

2 years - 12 years Cap 29

R Head Start

Richmond Creative Kids #204

Arlington

2 years - 12 years Cap 19

R Montessori

Richmond Golden Gate Daycare #207

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 34

R Family Daycare

Richmond Learning Tree #209

Arlington

School Age (5+) Cap 39

R Preschool

Richmond Little Scholars #203

Arlington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 103

R Head Start

Richmond Panda Kids Academy #212

Arlington

2 years - 12 years Cap 18

R Infant Care

Richmond Precious Moments #206

Arlington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 78

R Preschool

Richmond Sunflower Daycare #211

Arlington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 99

R Licensed Center

Roanoke Creative Kids #64

Arlington

Infants & Toddlers Cap 115

R Head Start

Roanoke Discovery Preschool #60

Arlington

2 years - 12 years Cap 87

R Family Daycare

Roanoke KinderCare #57

Arlington

School Age (5+) Cap 106

R Montessori

Roanoke Little Scholars #63

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 27

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Arlington, Virginia?

Our directory lists 40 licensed childcare centers in Arlington, Virginia, sourced from Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Arlington?

Statewide averages in Virginia run roughly $1180/month for infants and $880/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Arlington daycares?

All licensed Virginia centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Arlington typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Arlington?

Virginia families can apply for Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 873-6515). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Arlington daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.