Childcare at Mason
Fairfax Campus
George Mason University Child Development Center (CDC) is a NAEYC accredited early childhood learning environment serving children aged 2 – 5 years.
Faculty, staff, and graduate students receive a complimentary subscription to Bright Horizons Care Advantage’s Sittercity resource – a comprehensive database of in-home childcare caregivers.
SciTech Campus
The Freedom Kid Kare Center provides a limited duration childcare service for members while they are using the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center. We welcome children from 6 months to 11 years of age. Maximum stay is 2 consecutive hours per day. At least one parent or guardian must be present in the Center to use this service.
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Parenting Support and Education
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Formed Families Forward | Peer Support Group for Teens and Young Adults |
INOVA | Childbirth and parenting classes; new moms support groups |
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Support groups for those with a mental illness and their families |
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) | Empowering individuals with disabilities through education and training. |
Postpartum Support Virginia | Support group for those with postpartum depression and anxiety. |
Virginia Circle of Parents | Support group program through Families Forward |
Two Percent Project | Dedicated to ending all negative outcomes of teen pregnancy. |
Center for Parent Information & Resources | Information and products created for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities. |
INMED USA | Building pathways for vulnerable children, families and communities to achieve well-being and self-reliance. |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) | Region-wide organization focused solely on preventing child abuse and neglect across Northern Virginia. |
Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) | Parenting education and support. |
Anne R. Lipnick Special Education Parent Resource Center | Serves the diverse families of children with disabilities in the Alexandria City community. |
Arlington Child & Family Services | Parent Resources and Education for Arlington families. |
Parent Empowerment Services (PES) | Free programs to help parents address issues that may be hindering positive family functioning, financial stability, and adaptation to life in the United States. |
Fairfax County Parenting Education Programs | Free parenting education classes, virtual parent cafés, videos and articles. |
Loudoun County Youth & Family Support Services | Services to strengthen parental and family relationships through prevention, education, and supportive case management services. |
Northern Virginia Family Service | Empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life, and to promote community cooperation and support in responding to family needs. |
Prince William County Parent Resource Center | Support for parents of children with special needs |