Would you like to know more about child care licensing in your state or resources for children with special needs? Do you need to contact someone about child support, health care for your family, or help paying for food or heat? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Click a tab below to find those resources and more in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Looking for child care? Your local CCR&R agency can help you find options near your home or work.
Find out more about child care in your area. Click on the links below, or contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency for one-on-one help.
Your local child care regulatory office
Phone: (340) 774-0930 (St. Thomas/St. John), (340) 772-7147 (St. Croix)
Provider Complaint Line: (340) 774-0930 ext. 4181 (St. Thomas/St. John), (340) 772-7147 (St. Croix)
Find out what programs in your area are in compliance with licensing regulations
*Inspections not available online. Contact your licensing agency for more information*
Information and resources for parents looking for child care in U.S. Virgin Islands
Reimburses child care providers for healthy meals and snacks
Understanding criminal background checks requirements in your area
Child care providers earn a rating when they meet quality standards. These ratings can help families choose quality care and can assist child care providers to improve and communicate their quality.
*Current information about QRIS in U.S. Virgin Islands is not available.
Discover resources that will provide more information regarding local services such as health care and child well-being.
Child Protective Services
To report suspected abuse, maltreatment, or neglect of a child
Phone: (340) 776-6334 (St. John), (340) 774-0930 (St. Thomas), (340) 718-2980 (St. Croix)
*If county is not known, call ChildHelp at 1(800) 422-4453*
Medicaid Eligibility
Federal-State health insurance program for low-income individuals
*If you are not eligible for Medicaid, your child(ren) may still be able to receive health coverage from the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Contact your Medicaid office.*
US Virgin Islands Department of Health
State government programs to promote the health of USVI citizens
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
State government programs and services for children and families
Behavioral Health, Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Services
State government mental health resources that may offer community mental health services (may include individual, family, and marital counseling), behavioral health services, and substance abuse programs
Are you looking for help paying for child care? Buying groceries or diapers? Find out what assistance programs are offered locally.
Child Care Assistance – Child Care Fund Program
Child care financial assistance programs
Phone: (340) 774-0930 (St. Thomas), (340) 772-7147 (St. Croix)
U.S. Virgin Islands Head Start
A federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
A program offering supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition information to low-income women who are pregnant or have children aged birth to five
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Cash assistance designed to help low-income families achieve self-sufficiency
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps)
Federal nutrition program
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Helps low income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs
Learn about valuable resources for parents of children with special needs.
Early Intervention – Infants and Toddlers Program
Early intervention services for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays
There are currently no organizations listed
Find out more about child care in your area. Click on the links below, or contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency for one-on-one help.
Your local child care regulatory office
Phone: (340) 774-0930 (St. Thomas and St. John), (340) 772-7147 (St. Croix)
WebsiteProvider Complaint Line: (340) 774-0930 ext. 4181 (St. Thomas/St. John), (340) 772-7147 (St. Croix)
Find out what programs in your area are in compliance with licensing regulations
*Inspections not available online. Contact your licensing agency for more information*
Phone: (340) 774-0930 (St. Thomas and St. John), (340) 772-7147 (St. Croix)
WebsiteInformation and resources for parents looking for child care in U.S. Virgin Islands
WebsiteReimburses child care providers for healthy meals and snacks
WebsiteUnderstanding criminal background checks requirements in your area
WebsiteChild care providers earn a rating when they meet quality standards. These ratings can help families choose quality care and can assist child care providers to improve and communicate their quality.
*Current information about QRIS in U.S. Virgin Islands is not available.
Discover resources that will provide more information regarding local services such as health care and child well-being.
Child Protective Services
To report suspected abuse, maltreatment, or neglect of a child
Phone: (340) 776-6334 (St. John), (340) 774-0930 (St. Thomas), (340) 718-2980 (St. Croix)
*If county is not known, call ChildHelp at 1(800) 422-4453*
Medicaid Eligibility
Federal-State health insurance program for low-income individuals
*If you are not eligible for Medicaid, your child(ren) may still be able to receive health coverage from the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Contact your Medicaid office.*
US Virgin Islands Department of Health
State government programs to promote the health of USVI citizens
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
State government programs and services for children and families
Behavioral Health, Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Services
State government mental health resources that may offer community mental health services (may include individual, family, and marital counseling), behavioral health services, and substance abuse programs
Are you looking for help paying for child care? Buying groceries or diapers? Find out what assistance programs are offered locally.
Child Care Assistance – Child Care Fund Program
Child care financial assistance programs
Phone: (340) 774-0930 (St. Thomas), (340) 772-7147 (St. Croix)
U.S. Virgin Islands Head Start
A federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
A program offering supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition information to low-income women who are pregnant or have children aged birth to five
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Cash assistance designed to help low-income families achieve self-sufficiency
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps)
Federal nutrition program
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Helps low income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs
Learn about valuable resources for parents of children with special needs.
Early Intervention – Infants and Toddlers Program
Early intervention services for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays
There are currently no organizations listed
If you find that any of the information above is incorrect, please contact us at info@childcareaware.org.
