Program offers Technical Assistance to child care providers on various subjects appropriate to their business of caring for and educating children. First Spark is also the Virginia Quality Initiative Coordinator for Hampton and Newport News. For more information visit our website. First Spark also provides prenatal screenings to refer expecting parents to local Peninsula resources including nutrition education, new parent support, car seats, family finance, and breastfeeding.

Visit the website for a list of all child care facilities licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. Disclaimer: This information is provided as a public service by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is accurate, up to date or complete. This information, which should not be used as a sole source in selecting a facility, does not replace official information sources.

Provides training, guidance, and support to child care providers to help them become more professional providers and stronger business people. Referral to day care providers is available to the public at no charge.

Provides a list of City of Fairfax permitted child care providers within the City of Fairfax with a permit at no charge. Child care provider permitting is done under contract with Fairfax County.

Childcare resource and referral for the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Region.

Provides child care information to the general public including lists of registered and licensed providers, available subsidies and parent tips. Offers information to those interested in becoming child care providers. Trains child care providers and registers and approves family child care homes.