Best Daycare Centers in Bedford, VA
Compare 7 daycare centers in Bedford. Average rating: 4.75/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Bedford, Virginia at a glance
- Daycares
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.75/5
- Parent reviews
- 52
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Bedford has 7 licensed daycares with 52 parent reviews averaging 4.75/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 24523 zip code, averaging 4.75 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bedford
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.
- 1Bedford Baptist Church4.53 score4.8(10)
1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 46 children
Bedford Baptist Church receives consistently positive feedback praising its welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the church's spiritual focus, beautiful facilities, and compassionate community support. Note: Reviews appear to reflect general church experiences rather than daycare services specifically.
Welcoming and friendly staffbeautiful facilitiesstrong community supportgenuine sense of love and compassion - 2The Life Church4.48 score4.7(11)
217 W. Depot Street, Bedford, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
The Life Church in Bedford, Virginia is highly rated by members who praise the welcoming and family-oriented community atmosphere. Reviews highlight the church's leadership, teaching quality, and inclusive environment for families of all compositions. The facility is noted as spacious, clean, and offering various programs including children's church and Bible study.
Welcoming and friendly communityquality pastoral leadershipspacious and clean facilityengaging sermons and teachings - 3Longwood Avenue Baptist Church4.44 score4.8(6)
1304 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children
Longwood Avenue Baptist Church Preschool in Bedford, Virginia receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviewers praise the caring staff, Christian-based curriculum, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children were well-loved and cared for during their time at the facility.
Loving and attentive careBible-based curriculumfriendly staff and pastorstrong community presence - 4Bedford Area Family Ymca4.16 score4.2(20)
1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Bedford Area Family YMCA receives consistently high praise from members for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and recent renovations including a splash pad and new children's center. Parents appreciate the variety of activities available for both children and adults, including summer camp, after-school care, and recreational amenities. The facility is noted as a welcoming community gathering space.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Bedford
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Bedford, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Bedford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24523 | 7 | 4.75 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Bedford (26–180 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Bedford based on parent reviews
Bedford Baptist Church
1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA
Bedford Baptist Church receives consistently positive feedback praising its welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the church's spiritual focus, beautiful facilities, and compassionate community support. Note: Reviews appear to reflect general church experiences rather than daycare services specifically.
The Life Church
217 W. Depot Street, Bedford, VA
The Life Church in Bedford, Virginia is highly rated by members who praise the welcoming and family-oriented community atmosphere. Reviews highlight the church's leadership, teaching quality, and inclusive environment for families of all compositions. The facility is noted as spacious, clean, and offering various programs including children's church and Bible study.
Longwood Avenue Baptist Church
1304 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA
Longwood Avenue Baptist Church Preschool in Bedford, Virginia receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviewers praise the caring staff, Christian-based curriculum, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children were well-loved and cared for during their time at the facility.
First Steps Child Care Center
403 Otey Street, Suite C, Bedford, VA
One parent highlights that their infant daughter loves the staff and feels comfortable enough to be excited about both pickup and staying with caregivers. The reviewer appreciates the responsive communication via an app and the staff's patience with a first-time mother's frequent check-ins. No specific negatives were cited, though the reviewer acknowledges the center has minor operational quirks they are still refining.
Bedford Head Start Center-Bedford Primary School
807 College Street, Bedford, VA
One parent describes the Bedford Head Start Center as a wonderful place that teaches children through play, noting it serves both low-income and higher-income families. The reviewer states that attending this program provided their children with an advantage when starting Kindergarten.
Bedford Area Family Ymca
1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA
Bedford Area Family YMCA receives consistently high praise from members for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and recent renovations including a splash pad and new children's center. Parents appreciate the variety of activities available for both children and adults, including summer camp, after-school care, and recreational amenities. The facility is noted as a welcoming community gathering space.
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Daycare Centers in Bedford, Virginia
There are 7 daycare centers in Bedford, 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 Bedford have an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 52 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Bedford, 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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One parent highlights that their infant daughter loves the staff and feels comfortable enough to be excited about both pickup and staying with caregivers. The reviewer appreciates the responsive communication via an app and the staff's patience with a first-time mother's frequent check-ins. No specific negatives were cited, though the reviewer acknowledges the center has minor operational quirks they are still refining.
- Address
- 403 Otey Street, Suite C, Bedford, VA
- Phone
- (540) 491-4846
One parent describes the Bedford Head Start Center as a wonderful place that teaches children through play, noting it serves both low-income and higher-income families. The reviewer states that attending this program provided their children with an advantage when starting Kindergarten.
- Address
- 807 College Street, Bedford, VA
- Phone
- (434) 846-2778
- Quality
Longwood Avenue Baptist Church Preschool in Bedford, Virginia receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviewers praise the caring staff, Christian-based curriculum, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children were well-loved and cared for during their time at the facility.
- Address
- 1304 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA
- Phone
- (540) 586-3352
Bedford Baptist Church receives consistently positive feedback praising its welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the church's spiritual focus, beautiful facilities, and compassionate community support. Note: Reviews appear to reflect general church experiences rather than daycare services specifically.
- Address
- 1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA
- Phone
- (540) 587-6710
The Life Church in Bedford, Virginia is highly rated by members who praise the welcoming and family-oriented community atmosphere. Reviews highlight the church's leadership, teaching quality, and inclusive environment for families of all compositions. The facility is noted as spacious, clean, and offering various programs including children's church and Bible study.
- Address
- 217 W. Depot Street, Bedford, VA
- Phone
- (540) 586-0677
Bedford Area Family YMCA receives consistently high praise from members for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and recent renovations including a splash pad and new children's center. Parents appreciate the variety of activities available for both children and adults, including summer camp, after-school care, and recreational amenities. The facility is noted as a welcoming community gathering space.
- Address
- 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA
- Phone
- (540) 586-3483
- Quality
Parents report that their children were well-prepared for Kindergarten and made significant academic, social, and spiritual progress under the guidance of dedicated staff. One reviewer notes that while the facility has recently been remodeled and looks improved externally, they have not attended recently.
- Address
- 212 E. Main Street, Bedford, VA
- Phone
- (540) 586-8878
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 4 facilities