Child Care Resources
Finding reliable and affordable childcare can be a challenge. The resources below are here to assist you with making an informed and comfortable choice.
How do I find childcare?
Search online or speak with a Referral Specialist from Child Care Aware of Virginia. Get a free, individualized list of child care referrals in your area.
How can I get financial assistance to help me pay for childcare?
Click here for information about Virginia’s Child Care Subsidy Program. Families can also contact their local Department of Social Services office to learn about eligibility for childcare subsidies.
Funding
Virginia Department of Social Services Financial assistance is provided to eligible families to help with the cost of childcare so they can work or attend education programs. Contact your local department of social services or visit CommonHelp.
United Way Early Learner Scholarship Program | 434.972.1714 |806 East High Street Charlottesville, VA
The United Way Early Learner Scholarship Program is available for working families in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District who meet income guidelines. Contact Meredith Locascio at 434.972.1714 for more information.
Providers
The mission of Barrett Early Learning Center is to promote and foster growth and development in children, ages 2-5 years old, by providing a high-quality early learning/child care environment that offers a variety of sensory, language, cognitive and social experiences designed to generate a love for learning and prepare children for a successful future in education and life. For more information visit Barrett Early Learning Center.
The Bright Stars Program is a state, federal and locally funded, early intervention and prevention, comprehensive preschool program provided in collaboration with the Albemarle County Department of Social Services, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, and the Albemarle County Public Schools. In addition to a high-quality preschool experience, the children and their families are provided support and case management by a family coordinator through the Department of Social Services.
C-Street Cooperative Preschool has been inspiring and educating children through creative play for more than forty years. Located close to UVa, we offer a caring and engaged community for families who want to be actively involved in their children’s education. Scholarships are available. Call 434.296.6444 for more information.
Go2Grow works with local public schools, Head Start programs, and private providers to give all families access to early care and educational resources in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Greene. By working together, we can ensure every child in the Central Virginia area enters kindergarten ready to learn and grow! Go2Grow Navigator Rebecca Martin Go2Grow@unitedwaycville.org Phone: 434.972.1706.
Now offering AfterSchool Academies online! Email kidscollege@pvcc.edu for more information. *Scholarships are available
ReadyKids Child Care Resource & Referral | 434.296.4118 | 1000 East High Street Charlottesville, VA
Provides child care information through a database of home child care provides and child care centers. Helps parents identify their child care needs and find an appropriate provider.
YMCA Child Care at the Jefferson School | 434-205-4380 | 233 Fourth Street NW Charlottesville, VA
YMCA child care offers infant, toddler, and preschool care and education in conjunction with inter-generational programming. The YMCA also offers drop-in care options for school holidays or other days where you may just need occasional care. The Y also offers part-time preschool options for children going into kindergarten.
*Childcare assistance for military families is available. To learn more visit Childcare Aware.