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​                         Connecting You to Quality Care That Feels Like Home

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Thank you for choosing U-LAUNCH: Childhood Development Homes — where families find trusted, high-quality childcare and educators find purpose. We’re honored that you’re exploring care within our growing network of licensed, home-based Childhood Development Homes across Virginia.

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🏡 About Our System

U-LAUNCH: Childhood Development Homes is a licensed Family Day System serving families throughout Hampton Roads and beyond. Through our Childhood Development Home Association (CDHA), we:

• Refer children to approved homes that hold a Certificate of Association under our license,

• Train, supervise, and monitor each provider to ensure compliance with Virginia standards, and

• Support families by connecting them to local health and social service agencies for early intervention and family resources.

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💳 Simplified Enrollment & Tuition Management

Through formal contractual agreement, U-LAUNCH handles the enrollment, billing, and collection of tuition payments on behalf of our approved providers. This centralized system ensures:

• Consistent, transparent tuition processes for families,

• Secure and timely payments for providers, and

• Less administrative stress—so our educators can focus on what matters most: your child’s development.

Our team works closely with families to guide them through enrollment, eligibility, and subsidy coordination, making childcare access easier, safer, and more dependable.

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👩‍🏫 Our Providers

Every Childhood Development Home Associate completes a rigorous approval process under our license, including background checks, home inspections, and continuous professional development.

• Homes may be approved to serve up to nine children under Virginia standards.

• Associates complete a minimum of 16 hours of annual training in early childhood topics.

• Providers may also be enrolled in our U-LAUNCH-YOU Early Learning Academy to earn the U-LAUNCH: Childhood Development Credential of Virginia, which aligns with 8VAC20-780-190 Program Director Qualifications and national best practices.

We take great pride in the expertise, compassion, and professionalism of our associates—passionate people who are committed to nurturing every child’s growth, curiosity, and confidence.

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🎓 For Parents Who Want to Grow With Us

We also welcome parents who are inspired to start their own childcare journey.
Through U-LAUNCH-YOU Early Learning Academy, parents can enroll to earn their Childhood Development Credential of Virginia and prepare to open a licensed Childhood Development Home of their own.

Because at U-LAUNCH, every home has potential—and every parent has the power to lead.

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💜 Together, We’re Building the Future—One Home at a Time

We believe in access, equity, and excellence in early education. Whether you’re searching for childcare or considering becoming a provider, U-LAUNCH is here to support your journey every step of the way.

👉 [Find a Childhood Development Home]
👉 [Join Our Network]
👉 [Learn About Early Learning Academy]

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💼 U-LAUNCH: Childhood Development Homes Association

At U-LAUNCH, we believe that strong families and well-trained providers build stronger communities.
The Childhood Development Homes Association (CDHA) proudly offers ongoing professional development opportunities for our Childhood Development Home Associates—and welcomes enrolled families to participate in selected childcare-related classes and community sessions.

These trainings and events are designed to:

• Keep providers current with state licensing standards and early childhood best practices

• Strengthen the connection between home and family learning

• Empower parents to better understand early education and child development topics

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🖥️ Event Access & Details

All professional development events are held virtually, unless otherwise announced.
Please note: childcare is not available at our offices, and we kindly ask that children not attend during in-person sessions.

In the event of inclement weather or low registration, sessions may be rescheduled or canceled.
We encourage you to check the Parent Info Board below for the latest updates, upcoming classes, and childcare-related news.

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🌟 Flexible Programs Tailored to Families

Every Childhood Development Home in our network is as unique as the educator who leads it.
Our providers have the flexibility to design programs that fit their community’s needs—choosing their own operating hours, Virginia-approved curriculum, and childcare service rates for each program they offer.

Behind the scenes, the Childhood Development Homes Association (CDHA) handles the details.
Through formal contractual arrangements, U-LAUNCH provides centralized administrative support, including:

• Enrollment management

• Billing and collection of parent tuition fees

• Recordkeeping and compliance coordination

This shared-service model allows our providers to focus on what truly matters—nurturing and educating children, while we take care of the administrative side of business.

At U-LAUNCH, flexibility meets support—so families receive quality care that works for them, and providers thrive doing what they love.​

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