The Albemarle County Child Care Program supports families with the goal of self-sufficiency by administering financial assistance for a portion of childcare costs when eligible, providing some of the tools necessary to identify and select quality childcare, promoting parental choice and responsibility, and budgeting for affordable care for children up to age thirteen. The Child Care Program also helps individuals looking to become a childcare provider or subsidy vendor.

Determine Eligibility and Apply

To find out if you may be eligible for childcare subsidy (financial assistance for childcare services) and/or apply, please visit & apply online or in person.

Online

Determine if you are eligible for childcare subsidy and apply online at CommonHelp.

In Person

Applications for childcare assistance may be submitted on a paper application at the Albemarle County Social Services location below.

Albemarle County Department of Social Services
5th Street County Office Building
1600 5th Street Ext
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-972-4010

Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 8am – 4:30 pm

The Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program Helps Parents/Guardians

With the Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program, parents/guardians gain assistance with the following.

• Finding quality, licensed childcare
• Learning the benefits of licensed childcare
• Discovering childcare and early learning options
• Applying for financial assistance
• Accessing to an array of resources

The Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program Helps Child Care Providers

With the Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program, providers gain assistance with the following.

• Becoming a licensed provider
• Learning the new provider requirements
• Becoming a subsidy provider
• Receiving training and professional development

Additional Information

For more information regarding our program, or to become a subsidy provider, please call our office or visit the Virginia Department of Social Services.