Report a Child Care Complaint

Child and Family Services Division
2100 Washington Blvd. – 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22204
Map, Directions, Transit Information

Main Number: 703-228-1550
TTY: 703-228-1598

Child Protective Services: 703-228-1500
Foster Care/Adoption: 703-228-1550
Child Care Office: 703-228-1685
Parent Education: 703-228-1550
Behavioral Health: 703-228-1560

Hours: Vary by program

• County holiday schedule
• Closings, delays and cancellations

You can get inspection reports by contacting us at 703-228-1685

• The state maintains a directory that also includes child care slots available through Arlington Public School and religious-exempt programs.
• Child Care Options for Low-Income Families Flyer
• Child Care Options for Low-Income Families Flyer, Spanish

Zero to Three, The National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families provides a guide on choosing quality child care with information on what to look for in a child care program and descriptions of a quality child care provider.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) offers resource guides to parents on topics such as:,

• Your Guide to a Finding A Quality Program
• What to look for in an Infant Program/A Caring Place for your Infant.
• What to look for in a Toddler Program /A Caring Place for your Toddler.
• What to look for in a Preschool Program /A Good Preschool for your Child.

Be sure to visit our Resource Page for Parents and Families.