arlington, alexandria and fairfax
In-home childcare in Northern Virginia.
Specialized childcare at home and in the community for children and teens with autism, ADHD, anxiety and other support needs in Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax County.
Arlington · Alexandria · Fairfax County
Care that fits a Northern Virginia family’s week.
Families use Novinway for after-school hours, full workdays, evenings out and time with another child. The same Care Specialist, or a small familiar team, learns how your child communicates and what helps them settle.
At home
Morning routines, after-school hours, dinner and bedtime, evenings out and overnight care while you’re away, following your child’s familiar routine and their Family Care Plan.
Out and about
School pickup, appointments and outings you approve, planned around your child’s interests, sensory needs and safety.
How care starts.
Every family starts the same way, wherever you live. Care Specialists are our employees: background-checked, First Aid and CPR certified, trained in person and supervised by our clinical team.
Free consultation
A conversation about your child, the hours you need and whether we’re a good fit.
Family Care Intake
A $300 intake: a 60-minute call with you, an in-person assessment and a written Family Care Plan we develop with you.
Matching and preparation
We match a Care Specialist to your child and schedule, then prepare them for your child before the first visit.
A supervised start
A supervisor joins in person as care begins, for as many visits as needed. Supervision can return later, and ongoing clinician guidance continues throughout care.
After intake, choose Monthly Care at $40 an hour plus a $300 monthly membership for a regular schedule, or Flex Care at $50 an hour plus $100 per 90-day access period for visits as needed. Full pricing and cost calculator
Virginia programs families ask us about.
These are the public programs Northern Virginia families most often ask about alongside childcare. Phone numbers and rules change, so check the official page before you call.
Early intervention
Infant & Toddler Connection
Early intervention until a child’s third birthday. Fairfax–Falls Church: 703-246-7121. Alexandria: 703-746-3363. Arlington: 703-228-1630.
Waiver
Developmental Disability Waivers
The first step is your local Community Services Board, which handles screening and the statewide waiting list. In September 2026, 2,632 people were in Priority One, the most urgent group.
Eligibility and services
Your Community Services Board
Fairfax–Falls Church CSB developmental disability intake: 703-324-4400. Alexandria’s Children and Youth Developmental Disability Program: 703-346-9893. Arlington: DHS Developmental Services.
Respite
Respite resources
Fairfax County Public Schools’ Family Resource Center keeps a list of local respite programs. Contact DARS at vlrvp@dars.virginia.gov about current Lifespan Respite Voucher funding and applications.
Novinway isn’t part of these programs and doesn’t bill them; we are private pay. Navigation Services can help you apply and see it through.
Questions from Northern Virginia families.
Which parts of Northern Virginia do you serve?
We serve families in Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax County. Matching depends on your location, schedule and the right fit for your child, and we talk through all three in the free consultation.
Do you accept Virginia DD Waiver funding?
No. Novinway is private pay and does not bill Medicaid, DD Waivers or another health payer. Navigation can help you through the Community Services Board process and keep track of what comes next.
We’re on the DD Waiver waiting list. Can you help in the meantime?
Yes. Many families on the waiting list use private care for work hours and breaks. Navigation can also help you keep your waiting-list information current and look into interim support.
Can a Care Specialist pick my child up from school or an activity?
Yes. Care can include school pickup, appointments and outings you approve. We plan routes, timing and handoffs with you during intake.
How soon can care start?
It depends on your location, schedule and fit, because every assignment requires matching and child-specific preparation. If we can’t find a safe fit, we tell you plainly.
Related guides
Guide
Respite options in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia
County programs, waivers and private-pay care compared, with who qualifies and what each one can’t do.
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The first 90 days after an autism diagnosis
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What each option covers, what you handle yourself and when specialized childcare is worth the higher rate.
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