Best Daycare Centers in Annandale, VA
Compare 30 daycare centers in Annandale. Average rating: 4.59/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Annandale, Virginia at a glance
- Daycares
- 30
- Avg rating
- 4.59/5
- Parent reviews
- 207
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 11
Annandale has 30 licensed daycares with 207 parent reviews averaging 4.59/5.11 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 69% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 22003 zip code, averaging 4.59 stars across 30 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Annandale
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Sleepy Hollow Preschool4.8 score5(20)
6531 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents consistently praise Sleepy Hollow Preschool as a nurturing, welcoming community with highly skilled teachers. The play-based curriculum with daily outdoor learning is highlighted as a major strength. The cooperative model allowing parent participation is valued for building community connections and observing child development.
Nurturing and caring teachersplay-based learning approachlarge natural playground with extensive outdoor timelow adult-child ratios - 2Carousel Child Development Center4.8 score5(20)
3408 Woodburn Road, Annandale, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 119 children
Carousel Child Development Center in Annandale receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the warm, attentive staff who demonstrate genuine care for children's development, as well as the facility's clean environment and well-structured curriculum that balances learning and play. The center excels at supporting smooth transitions and helping children feel secure and excited about attending.
Warm and caring staffexcellent communication with parents (real-time updates and photos)smooth transitions for new studentschild developmental progress (social - 3Annandale Preschool Association4.62 score5(8)
8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Annandale Preschool Association receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the school's play-based learning philosophy, highly qualified and caring staff, and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are excited to attend daily, develop confidence and imagination, and are well-prepared for kindergarten in a nurturing environment.
play-based curriculumqualified teachers with early childhood education backgroundcaring and supportive staffstrong community among families - 4Rising Stars4.56 score4.7(20)
7601 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children
Rising Stars Annandale is consistently praised by parents for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Parents highlight the center's focus on building children's confidence and self-esteem alongside academics, and report that children are happy, engaged, and look forward to attending. The leadership and staff are noted as professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing.
Caring and patient staff with low turnoverwarm and welcoming environmentstrong leadership and director responsivenessfocus on social-emotional development over academics - 5A Rising Star Child Care LLC4.56 score4.7(20)
7617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
Parents consistently praise A Rising Star Child Care LLC for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Children reportedly arrive happy and excited, receiving strong emotional support alongside education. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and stayed for years, expressing high trust and satisfaction.
Loving and attentive staff with low turnoverwarm and welcoming environmentresponsive directorsstrong curriculum with enrichment activities - 6Parkwood Baptist Church-Parkwood Weekday Early Ec4.53 score4.7(15)
8726 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 85 children
Parents praise Parkwood Baptist Church's preschool/early childhood program, highlighting the welcoming and supportive community atmosphere. The facility is noted for combining biblical education with diverse programs and special events. The church overall receives consistent positive feedback for its friendly members and Christ-centered approach.
Biblical educationwelcoming communitysupportive staffdiverse programs and special events - 7Acca Child Development Center4.47 score4.6(19)
7200 Columbia Pike And 4175 Daniels Avenue, Annandale, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 230 children
Parents consistently praise ACCA Child Development Center as a high-quality, nurturing environment where children thrive. Reviews highlight exceptional teacher care, strong communication, cleanliness, and a family-oriented atmosphere that makes children feel safe and loved.
Caring and qualified teachersexcellent parent-teacher communicationclean and safe facilitieswell-rounded curriculum with play-based learning - 8Ffx Pk Auth - Audrey Moore Recenter At Wakefield Park4.32 score4.4(20)
8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Audrey Moore Rec Center is a well-regarded community recreation facility offering diverse activities for all ages. Parents praise its comprehensive amenities, quality instruction, and family-friendly environment. The facility is well-maintained and conveniently organized despite occasional high demand for popular programs.
Excellent instructors and coaching staffdiverse facilities including pool swimming pool basketball courts and skate parkwell-organized summer campsgood ADA accommodations - 9Ravensworth Baptist Church4.24 score4.3(20)
5100 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 59 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Ravensworth Baptist Church as a religious institution, not specifically for its daycare services. Reviews consistently praise the church community as welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually engaging, with members highlighting its progressive theology and strong sense of belonging.
Welcoming and inclusive communityprogressive theologyintellectual engagementsafe environment for faith exploration - 10Hope Montessori School3.95 score3.9(6)
4614 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Hope Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, quality Montessori education, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong teacher retention, affordable pricing, and individualized child-centered learning. One negative review claims lack of diversity and dismissive handling of complaints.
Dedicated and experienced staffMontessori methodologyaffordable compared to similar programshigh teacher retention
Rating Distribution
Based on 16 daycares with Google ratings in Annandale
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 207 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Annandale, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Annandale zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22003 | 30 | 4.59 | 11 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Annandale (30–230 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
10
Large
76–150 children
15
Very Large
150+ children
4
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Annandale based on parent reviews
Sleepy Hollow Preschool
6531 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
Parents consistently praise Sleepy Hollow Preschool as a nurturing, welcoming community with highly skilled teachers. The play-based curriculum with daily outdoor learning is highlighted as a major strength. The cooperative model allowing parent participation is valued for building community connections and observing child development.
Carousel Child Development Center
3408 Woodburn Road, Annandale, VA
Carousel Child Development Center in Annandale receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the warm, attentive staff who demonstrate genuine care for children's development, as well as the facility's clean environment and well-structured curriculum that balances learning and play. The center excels at supporting smooth transitions and helping children feel secure and excited about attending.
Annandale Preschool Association
8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA
Annandale Preschool Association receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the school's play-based learning philosophy, highly qualified and caring staff, and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are excited to attend daily, develop confidence and imagination, and are well-prepared for kindergarten in a nurturing environment.
Rising Stars
7601 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA
Rising Stars Annandale is consistently praised by parents for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Parents highlight the center's focus on building children's confidence and self-esteem alongside academics, and report that children are happy, engaged, and look forward to attending. The leadership and staff are noted as professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing.
A Rising Star Child Care LLC
7617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA
Parents consistently praise A Rising Star Child Care LLC for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Children reportedly arrive happy and excited, receiving strong emotional support alongside education. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and stayed for years, expressing high trust and satisfaction.
Parkwood Baptist Church-Parkwood Weekday Early Ec
8726 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA
Parents praise Parkwood Baptist Church's preschool/early childhood program, highlighting the welcoming and supportive community atmosphere. The facility is noted for combining biblical education with diverse programs and special events. The church overall receives consistent positive feedback for its friendly members and Christ-centered approach.
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Daycare Centers in Annandale, Virginia
There are 30 daycare centers in Annandale, Virginia. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Annandale have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 16 rated facilities, with 69% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 207 parent reviews. Parents in Annandale most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, warm and welcoming environment, and safe environment.
When choosing a daycare in Annandale, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents consistently praise Sleepy Hollow Preschool as a nurturing, welcoming community with highly skilled teachers. The play-based curriculum with daily outdoor learning is highlighted as a major strength. The cooperative model allowing parent participation is valued for building community connections and observing child development.
- Address
- 6531 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 941-9791
Parents highlight the facility's exceptional communication, transparent operations, and dedication to child safety, noting that staff members act as an extension of the family. Reviewers appreciate the engaging arts and crafts activities and fun environment, with one parent citing professional inspection standards as a key indicator of quality.
- Address
- 5100-A Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 642-9207
- Quality
One parent describes a wonderful experience at the program, noting they attended while in first grade and found the teachers to be great. The review highlights positive interactions with the staff without mentioning any drawbacks.
- Address
- 8100 Guinevere Drive, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 645-7060
- Quality
Annandale Preschool Association receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the school's play-based learning philosophy, highly qualified and caring staff, and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are excited to attend daily, develop confidence and imagination, and are well-prepared for kindergarten in a nurturing environment.
- Address
- 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 978-6127
Carousel Child Development Center in Annandale receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the warm, attentive staff who demonstrate genuine care for children's development, as well as the facility's clean environment and well-structured curriculum that balances learning and play. The center excels at supporting smooth transitions and helping children feel secure and excited about attending.
- Address
- 3408 Woodburn Road, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 560-7676
- Quality
One parent highlights the Christ-centered nature of the congregation, describing it as friendly and welcoming. The single review provided does not offer specific details regarding childcare operations or facilities.
- Address
- 7610 New Castle Drive, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 941-3300
- Quality
- Address
- 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 256-5244
- Quality
Rising Stars Annandale is consistently praised by parents for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Parents highlight the center's focus on building children's confidence and self-esteem alongside academics, and report that children are happy, engaged, and look forward to attending. The leadership and staff are noted as professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing.
- Address
- 7601 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 663-8872
- Quality
Parents praise Parkwood Baptist Church's preschool/early childhood program, highlighting the welcoming and supportive community atmosphere. The facility is noted for combining biblical education with diverse programs and special events. The church overall receives consistent positive feedback for its friendly members and Christ-centered approach.
- Address
- 8726 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 978-8160
Parents consistently praise A Rising Star Child Care LLC for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Children reportedly arrive happy and excited, receiving strong emotional support alongside education. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and stayed for years, expressing high trust and satisfaction.
- Address
- 7617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (571) 282-4204
- Quality
Parents consistently praise ACCA Child Development Center as a high-quality, nurturing environment where children thrive. Reviews highlight exceptional teacher care, strong communication, cleanliness, and a family-oriented atmosphere that makes children feel safe and loved.
- Address
- 7200 Columbia Pike And 4175 Daniels Avenue, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 256-0100
- Quality
Audrey Moore Rec Center is a well-regarded community recreation facility offering diverse activities for all ages. Parents praise its comprehensive amenities, quality instruction, and family-friendly environment. The facility is well-maintained and conveniently organized despite occasional high demand for popular programs.
- Address
- 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 321-7081
Note: The reviews provided are for Ravensworth Baptist Church as a religious institution, not specifically for its daycare services. Reviews consistently praise the church community as welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually engaging, with members highlighting its progressive theology and strong sense of belonging.
- Address
- 5100 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 967-0199
Hope Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, quality Montessori education, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong teacher retention, affordable pricing, and individualized child-centered learning. One negative review claims lack of diversity and dismissive handling of complaints.
- Address
- 4614 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 941-6836
Grasshopper Green receives mostly 5-star reviews praising experienced, caring staff, quality curriculum, and strong community feel. However, two 1-star reviews cite staff inattentiveness, neglect of children's needs, and inappropriate discipline practices.
- Address
- 4955 Sunset Lane, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 256-4711
Annandale Children's Learning Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the loving and flexible staff who help children transition smoothly into daycare. Most reviewers report their children are happy and well-cared for. One negative review cited poor phone etiquette from staff.
- Address
- 7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 256-4770
- Quality
- Address
- 3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 256-3620
- Address
- 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 354-3446
- Quality
- Address
- 7825 Heritage Drive, Suite 930, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 914-7357
Creative World Learning Center in Annandale receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children show significant academic and social development, with staff going above and beyond in communication and individualized attention. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and family-oriented.
- Address
- 6715 Little River Turnpike, Suite 103, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 642-3544
- Quality
St. Matthew's Weekday School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's dedication and care. Parents highlight the play-based curriculum, strong communication, and warm community environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show enthusiasm for learning.
- Address
- 8617 Little River Turnpike St. Matthew'S Weekday School, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 978-6242
- Quality
- Address
- 4910 Willet Drive, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 7401 Saint Michael'S Lane, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 256-1222
- Address
- 6820 Pacific Lane, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 256-9577
- Address
- 7604 Herald Street, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 658-5631
- Quality
- Address
- 6720 Alpine Drive, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 916-2560
- Quality
Parents describe the center as a welcoming, family-like environment with experienced staff who treat children with care and compassion. Reviewers highlight the safe atmosphere, strong preparation for kindergarten, and excellent nutritional programs as key benefits. No specific negative feedback was identified in the available reviews.
- Address
- 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 256-1100
- Address
- 8800 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 978-7117
- Address
- 3705 Crest Drive, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 449-1414 EXT 1
- Quality
- Address
- 3827 Woodburn Road, Annandale, VA
- Phone
- (703) 698-7171
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