Child Care Services

The subsidized child care program helps low-income families pay their child care fees. The child care subsidy is based on an assessment of need, income and family size.

Hours of Operation

The doors open for customers requiring child care subsidy assistance as early as 7:30 and close at 4:45.

Limited Walk-in Visits for new applicants are on a “first come, first serve” basis:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, from 8:15 am - 3:30 pm. All others applicants need to call to schedule an appointment,  Monday-Friday from 8:15 am to 3:30 pm.

The Child Care Services Division is located at

4001 South Capitol Street SW,
Washington, DC 20032.

Child Care Options through Resource and Referral

• Traditional Child Care Services

• Non-Traditional Child Care Services

If you require assistance with obtaining a Day Care Provider, you may contact DC Child Care Connections Resource and Referral Service (DC CCR&R) on (202) 862-1111.