Licensed Daycare in Arlington, Virginia
40 licensed daycares in Arlington, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Virginia licensing records.
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 overviewQuick 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
All Arlington licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Kids R Us Richmond #208
Arlington
Lynchburg ABC Childcare #178
Arlington
Lynchburg Discovery Preschool #186
Arlington
Roanoke Creative Kids #64
Arlington
Virginia Beach Panda Kids Academy #352
Arlington
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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