Child Care, Schools and Summer Camps

Childcare

The Department of State sponsors on-site child care centers.  The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Child Care Center is located on the FSI campus in Arlington, VA and provides an excellent curriculum-based program for infants through pre-school.

• For more information about the FSI Childcare Center, contact the Overseas Briefing Center.  The Overseas Briefing Center also offers a listing of childcare centers near FSI for Foreign Service families studying at FSI.
• For more information about Columbia Plaza Diplotots program in Washington, DC, email Diplotots@state.gov.

Other Childcare Resources

• The official source  for U.S. Government childcare information
• U.S. General Services Administration National Capital Region Child Care Centers  (federal employees have priority)
• The Virginia Department of Social Services Licensed Child Care Facilities 
• Arlington County Human Services directory of Licensed Early Childhood Programs and Home Daycare Providers 
• Fairfax County Childcare Search 
• Loudoun County How to Find Childcare 
• Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Child Care Resource and Referral Center 
• Washington, DC Childcare information  (includes online search for childcare facilities)
• Prince George’s Child Resource Center, Inc. 
• Child Care Aware  refers clients to local agencies that list certified child care providers

Schools

The Global Community Liaison Office (GCLO) provides resources for U.S. Public and Private Schools, which includes an education checklist for returning to the United States.

District of Columbia

• District of Columbia Public Schools 
• DC Information for Parents and Families  provides DC Public School profiles, college admission tips, and more.

Virginia

• Alexandria City Public Schools 
• Arlington Public Schools 
• Fairfax County Public Schools 
• Falls Church City Public Schools 
• Loudon County Public Schools 
• Prince William County Public Schools 

Maryland

• Montgomery County Public Schools 
• Prince George County Public Schools 

Summer Camp Resources

• The Global Community Liaison Office (GCLO) provides resources for summer camp resources.

WorkLife4You (WLFY)

• WorkLife4You (WL4Y) is a free 24-hour/ 7 days per week counseling, education and referral service that can help Department of State employees find the programs, providers, information, and resources they need to manage personal and professional responsibilities. Childcare options are covered.  WL4Y provides child care listings for Department of State employees and family members and verifies whether providers have openings. Go to www.worklife4you.com, call 800-222-0364 (TTC 800-262-7848).

Note: The information provided is FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and in no way constitutes an endorsement, expressed or implied, by the Department of State. Links to websites outside the U.S. federal government or the use of trade, firm, or corporation names are for the convenience of the user and do not constitute an official endorsement or approval of any private sector website, product, service, or privacy policy.