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104 Daycare Centers in Arlington, Virginia

Browse all 104 daycare centers in Arlington, Virginia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arlington

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.

  1. 1

    925 North Garfield Street, Suite D, Arlington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    A Plus Kids Fun and Creative Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the attentive, nurturing staff, safe environment, and strong developmental support for children ranging from infants to preschoolers. The facility is noted for its caring community atmosphere, bilingual Spanish instruction, nutritious meals, and responsive communication with families.

    Attentive and nurturing teacherssafe and secure environmentage-appropriate curriculum and skill developmentnutritious meals provided
  2. 2

    913 South 23rd Street, Arlington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Center in Arlington, Virginia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report that children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten and future transitions. Multiple families mention reluctance to leave the center only due to relocation.

    Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong academic curriculum with art and craft activitieswarm and nurturing environment
  3. 3
    Sparkles! At Crystal City
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1235 South Clark Street, Suite 100, Arlington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

    Parents consistently praise Sparkles! at Crystal City for exceptional care, attentive staff, and developmentally appropriate activities. The center receives high marks for staff professionalism, inclusive environment, real-time classroom access via app, and structured routines that support child development. Multiple parents report children thriving emotionally and academically, with many specifically highlighting individual teachers' dedication and care.

    Caring and
  4. 4

    1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 123 children

    Rosslyn Children's Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight exceptional teacher care, strong communication with regular updates and photos, and low staff turnover. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and enjoy attending the center.

    Individualized attention and child-centered careexperienced and stable staff with minimal turnoverresponsive to parent concernsfrequent communication and daily photo updates
  5. 5
    Ana'S Kids
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    2201 & 2205 S. Fern Street, Arlington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    Ana's Kids is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Arlington, Virginia with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, small class sizes, bilingual curriculum, nutritious food, safe environment, and engaging learning-through-play approach. Multiple families report their children thrived during their time there and were sad to leave when relocating.

    Loving and attentive teacherssmall class sizesbilingual curriculum (English and Spanish)healthy food
  6. 6

    3650 S. Glebe Road, Suite 170, Arlington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

    Crystal City Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its exceptional care, nurturing teachers, and well-rounded curriculum spanning infant through pre-K. Parents highlight the clean, bright facilities, strong security, outdoor activities, and enrichment programs including Spanish, music, and field trips. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with staff demonstrating genuine care and excellent communication with families.

    Caring and dedicated teachersclean and well-lit facilitiesstrong security measuresflexible hours for working parents
  7. 7

    870 S. Greenbrier Street, Arlington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

    Full Circle Montessori School receives universal 5-star reviews praising its warm, nurturing Montessori environment and dedicated teachers who support children's academic, social, and emotional development. Parents highlight strong community partnerships, excellent communication, and noticeable growth in their children's independence and confidence. The facility is consistently described as clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed.

    Caring and attentive teacherswarm and nurturing environmentstrong sense of communityexcellent parent communication with regular updates and photos
  8. 8

    6040 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children

    Arlington Community Church is a bilingual, welcoming faith-based community with strong biblical teaching and an excellent preschool program. Parents consistently praise the loving, family-oriented atmosphere and the positive impact on their children's spiritual and personal growth. The church offers bilingual services in English and Spanish, creating an inclusive environment for diverse families.

    Bilingual serviceswelcoming and family-friendly environmentstrong b
  9. 9

    1227 North Scott Street, Arlington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Children's International School-Clarendon in Arlington receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the warm, caring staff, engaging Reggio Emilia-based curriculum, and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the reasonable pricing, included meals/snacks, and additional amenities like music and yoga classes.

    Warm and genuine staffwelcoming communityage-appropriate curriculumstrong child development outcomes
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    4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children

    Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff, strong community environment, and outdoor-focused curriculum. Parents emphasize the welcoming atmosphere, child-centered approach, and unique cooperative model that allows parents to actively participate in their child's education. Multiple parents note significant improvements in their child's confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for school.

    caring and experienced teacherswelcoming communityoutdoor/nature focus including forest dayswell-maintained facilities and playground

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Arlington based on parent reviews

A Plus Kids Fun And Creative Learning Center LLC

5(14)

925 North Garfield Street, Suite D, Arlington, VA

A Plus Kids Fun and Creative Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the attentive, nurturing staff, safe environment, and strong developmental support for children ranging from infants to preschoolers. The facility is noted for its caring community atmosphere, bilingual Spanish instruction, nutritious meals, and responsive communication with families.

Attentive and nurturing teacherssafe and secure environmentage-appropriate curriculum and skill development

Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Ctr.

5(13)

913 South 23rd Street, Arlington, VA

Busy Bee Child Care & Educational Center in Arlington, Virginia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report that children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten and future transitions. Multiple families mention reluctance to leave the center only due to relocation.

Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong academic curriculum with art and craft activities

Sparkles! At Crystal City

4.9(20)

1235 South Clark Street, Suite 100, Arlington, VA

Parents consistently praise Sparkles! at Crystal City for exceptional care, attentive staff, and developmentally appropriate activities. The center receives high marks for staff professionalism, inclusive environment, real-time classroom access via app, and structured routines that support child development. Multiple parents report children thriving emotionally and academically, with many specifically highlighting individual teachers' dedication and care.

Caring and

Rosslyn Children'S Center

5(12)

1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA

Rosslyn Children's Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight exceptional teacher care, strong communication with regular updates and photos, and low staff turnover. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and enjoy attending the center.

Individualized attention and child-centered careexperienced and stable staff with minimal turnoverresponsive to parent concerns

Ana'S Kids

5(12)

2201 & 2205 S. Fern Street, Arlington, VA

Ana's Kids is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Arlington, Virginia with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, small class sizes, bilingual curriculum, nutritious food, safe environment, and engaging learning-through-play approach. Multiple families report their children thrived during their time there and were sad to leave when relocating.

Loving and attentive teacherssmall class sizesbilingual curriculum (English and Spanish)

Crystal City Children'S Center

5(11)

3650 S. Glebe Road, Suite 170, Arlington, VA

Crystal City Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its exceptional care, nurturing teachers, and well-rounded curriculum spanning infant through pre-K. Parents highlight the clean, bright facilities, strong security, outdoor activities, and enrichment programs including Spanish, music, and field trips. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with staff demonstrating genuine care and excellent communication with families.

Caring and dedicated teachersclean and well-lit facilitiesstrong security measures

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Daycare Centers in Arlington, Virginia

There are 104 daycare centers in Arlington, Virginia. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Arlington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Arlington

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Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church
Church Daycare

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for the church facility itself rather than its daycare program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming community, inclusive values, worship quality, and beautiful chapel space. No specific feedback about daycare services, staff, or child care quality is available.

Inclusive and loving communityprogressive valuesfriendly staff
Address
1500 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 527-5508
Arlington Public Schools-Science Focus Extended Day Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1501 N. Lincoln Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 228-2569
Arlington Public Schools-Hoffman-Boston Extended Day Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1415 South Queen Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 228-8623
Quality
Children'S International Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4347 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 525-0593
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Bright Horizons At Rosslyn
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Rosslyn receives universally positive feedback from parents. The center is praised for its dedicated, caring teaching staff, strong educational curriculum, secure facilities, and excellent communication with parents. Children consistently show significant development across academic, social-emotional, and language skills.

Caring and professional teacherswell-prepared curriculum with themed learning activitiesstrong administrative leadership
Address
1300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 524-4688
Quality
St. Ann Preschool & Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
980 North Frederick Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 525-7599
Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School receives unanimous 5-star reviews praising its high-quality bilingual education, caring and talented staff, and enriching curriculum. Parents consistently highlight strong academic preparation, special programming including performances, and excellent care that sets children up for success in elementary school.

Bilingual Spanish instructiontalented and caring teachersstrong academics with emphasis on math and writing
Address
1701 N Bryan Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 243-1198
Quality
Children'S International School At The Foreign Service Institute
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4000 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 302-7501
Arlington Montessori House
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3809 And 3813 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 524-2511
Quality
Arliington Public Schools-Arlington Traditional Ext. Day Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
855 N. Edison Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 228-7677
Arlington P&R-Taylor Little Explorers
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3700 North Delaware Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 224-4742
St. Agnes Preschool And Extended Day
Church Daycare
Address
2024 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 527-5423
Knights Of Columbus Summer Day Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools

The reviews do not actually pertain to a daycare program. They describe the Knights of Columbus facility in Arlington as a community organization and event venue that hosts various gatherings, fundraisers, and seasonal events like Christmas breakfast with Santa and Honor Flight lunches. The facility is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, amenities, and community service work.

Friendly staffwelcoming environmentgood facility amenities (swimming pool
Address
5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 538-2267
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church Daycare

Trinity Episcopal Church in Arlington operates a preschool program alongside its religious services. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and community environment. One grandparent specifically mentioned their child's positive preschool experience at the facility.

welcoming and warm environmentcaring clergy and staffuplifting community
Address
2217 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 920-8695

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Frequently asked questions

There are 104 all daycares in Arlington, Virginia. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Arlington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Virginia's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Virginia)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Arlington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 62 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 16 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 24 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Virginia typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Arlington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Arlington must be licensed by Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.