Finding Quality Child Care
Shop Around and Compare
We encourage you to thoroughly review your options and find a center that's the right fit
for your child—and we hope you'll choose us!
NAEYC recommends looking for these qualities:
- Low staff-child ratio
- Safe, healthy, fun environment
- Well-trained teaching staff with formal education in early childhood
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences
- Developmentally appropriate materials and equipment
- Warm, positive interactions between teachers and children
- Effective administration
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Strong parent involvement
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Resources
There are many resources where you can learn about the different child care options
in Hampton Roads, and more importantly, how they measure up:
Gives Virginia's star rating
for every evaluated center in the state
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Tells you which
child care centers
in your area are nationally accredited
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Puts you in touch with a
child care specialist for one-on-one help
in finding a preschool or child care center. |
Offers information about the benefits of early childhood education, including additional resources for parents. |
Lists all child care centers near your ZIP code.
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Helps you locate centers in your area |
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