Child care services

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Child care services Federal workers and citizens can receive safe, high-quality child care services from independently operated child care centers in GSA-managed spaces across the country. Get started While federal employees receive first priority, our child care centers are also open to the community. Parents pay tuition fees, and rates vary according to location, services offered, hours of care, size of the center, and other criteria. View our list of centers . Child care resources These resources will help you to find child care, manage a center, or support child care services in federally owned or leased buildings. Parents Federal agencies Facility professionals Providers and boards Parents Find a child care center Search by state and building. Contact the center to ask about enrollment, hours, and tuition. Directory of child care centers Help paying for child care Many federal agencies participate in employee assistance programs; employees of federal agencies and members of the U.S. military may also qualify for federal tuition subsidies based on income. Learn how to apply for: Federal employee child care subsidies Military family assistance for child care Federal agencies Start or expand a child care development center Use this checklist to plan and coordinate the work. It covers steps like forming an organizing committee, defining services, setting roles, and meeting oversight requirements. Starting a Child Care Development Center [PDF - 1 MB] Support child care services Agencies can support a center in different ways, including funding options and allowing staff time to participate in board service. Use appropriated funds or recycling rebates for your tuition assistance program. Give your employees official time off to serve on the board of directors. Facility professionals Manage and maintain child care space Use this guide to understand facility roles and day-to-day responsibilities. It covers operations topics like cleaning, maintenance, safety, and security. Property Manager’s Child Care Desk Guide [PDF - 5 MB] Maintenance training Our training materials support recurring maintenance and common facility issues. Maintaining GSA Child Care Facilities [PDF - 305 KB] Planning and design guidance Use these resources when planning, renovating, or improving child care space. Child Care Center Design Guide [PDF - 2 MB] Child Care Center Design Guide Amendment Section 8.3 [PDF - 87 KB] Providers and boards Operate a center on federal property This guide will help you understand expectations for operating in federally owned or leased space, including key requirements and coordination topics. Operating on Federal Property: Director’s Desk Guide [PDF - 2 MB] Board governance and program support Our board resources to support oversight and program operations, including selecting a provider, fundraising, and tuition assistance planning. Board of Directors Child Care Resource Book [PDF - 1 MB] Tuition assistance program resources Fundraising and board resources from the Combined Federal Campaign . OPM guide for Implementing Childcare Legislation [PDF] Print Page Email Page Last updated: Jul 8, 2026 Top Glossary

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