About Us

Child Care Aware of Virginia delivers services to families, child care professionals and communities to increase the accessibility, availability, and quality of child care in Virginia.  Whether you’re looking for child care, growing your child care business, or simply need more information, we are your most trusted child care resource.

Vision
High-quality child care is available and accessible to all families in Virginia.

Mission
We improve child care in Virginia by developing the child care workforce, maintaining comprehensive child care data, empowering families through education, and advocating for Virginia’s children.


Disclaimer:  Any views or opinions presented by representatives of Child Care Aware of Virginia (CCAoVA) independent contract organizations (Contractor) are solely those of the Contractor and do not necessarily represent those of CCAoVA or Child Care Aware of Northern, Central, Piedmont, Eastern or Western Virginia. Representatives of CCAoVA are expressly prohibited from making defamatory statements, infringing upon or authorizing any infringement of any legal rights by any means, including email, written or verbal communications while representing CCAoVA. Any such representation is contrary to CCAoVA policy and outside the scope of the contract of the organization, and should be reported to network administration. CCAoVA shall not be liable for any damages, costs, injury, claims or actions related to the views or opinions expressed by a Contractor or any communication or representation made in breach of the foregoing, or other liability arising from any violation of its policy.

Child Care Aware of Virginia receives funding through grants administered by the Virginia Department of Education under the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant, in addition to other state and federal grant sources.
Child Care Aware of Virginia is a member of Child Care Aware of America.