
Compare 69 daycare centers in Fredericksburg. Average rating: 4.47/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Fredericksburg has 69 licensed daycares with 682 parent reviews averaging 4.47/5.19 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 54% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 22406 (avg 4.55 stars), while 22407 has the largest selection (27 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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 Town Centre Blvd, Suite 5350, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Wiggle Worms is a highly-rated hourly childcare center in Fredericksburg that parents praise for its caring staff, affordable pricing, and creative daily activities. Children show significant developmental growth in speech, social skills, and cognitive abilities. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and flexibility of the center.
56 Mcwhirt Loop, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Cornerstone Baptist Church as a religious facility, not for a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's biblical teaching, welcoming atmosphere, and pastoral leadership under Pastor Chris Brown. Parents appreciate the warm community and meaningful worship experience.
1009 Stafford Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children
These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for Saint Mary Parish Church. The reviews consistently praise the parish's spiritual community, priests, and worship experience with no comments about the daycare center's educational services, staff, or child care quality.
1 Westmoreland Drive, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 193 children
Ferry Farm Baptist Church is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming religious community with strong children's ministries and engaging worship services. Parents appreciate the friendly atmosphere, caring staff, and age-appropriate programming. One parent noted concerns about cleaning and communication, though they expressed overall satisfaction.
810 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children
Fredericksburg Preschool is a parent-run cooperative preschool with perfect 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the play-based learning approach, loving teachers, strong community atmosphere, and opportunities for parental involvement in classroom activities.
115 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 184 children
Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Leeland Station for its clean, secure facility, caring and dedicated staff, and engaging educational programs. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and excited to attend daily, with strong developmental progress and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate open communication, personalized instruction, and the family-like atmosphere created by the school.
905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
St. George's Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg receives consistently high praise for its welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the church's active outreach programs, community support services, and genuine care for members and those in need. Visitors appreciate the peaceful worship experience, lack of pressure, and acceptance of people from all backgrounds and beliefs.
4105 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 102 children
These reviews are for a church, not a daycare facility. Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia receives consistently high ratings (5/5) for its welcoming community, biblical teaching, quality music, and children's programs. Reviewers praise the genuine fellowship and pastoral staff.
1400 Central Park Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
LIFEPOINT CHURCH is a large, welcoming religious facility in Fredericksburg with consistently positive reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents praise the warm community atmosphere, powerful worship services, and spiritual growth opportunities for families of all ages.
6823 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children
Mount Hope Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia receives consistently positive reviews, though the reviews appear to focus on church services rather than daycare operations. Attendees praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging sermons, and quality music and performance programs.
Based on 35 daycares with Google ratings in Fredericksburg
Top qualities mentioned across 682 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Fredericksburg, based on parent reviews
Fredericksburg zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22406 | 8 | 4.55 | 2 | |
| 22401 | 10 | 4.51 | 5 | |
| 22405 | 13 | 4.5 | 4 | |
| 22407 | 27 | 4.44 | 6 | |
| 22408 | 11 | 4.38 | 2 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Fredericksburg (16–300 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
29
Large
76–150 children
15
Very Large
150+ children
20
Highest rated daycares in Fredericksburg based on parent reviews
1 Town Centre Blvd, Suite 5350, Fredericksburg, VA
Wiggle Worms is a highly-rated hourly childcare center in Fredericksburg that parents praise for its caring staff, affordable pricing, and creative daily activities. Children show significant developmental growth in speech, social skills, and cognitive abilities. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and flexibility of the center.
56 Mcwhirt Loop, Fredericksburg, VA
Note: The reviews provided are for Cornerstone Baptist Church as a religious facility, not for a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's biblical teaching, welcoming atmosphere, and pastoral leadership under Pastor Chris Brown. Parents appreciate the warm community and meaningful worship experience.
1009 Stafford Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA
These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for Saint Mary Parish Church. The reviews consistently praise the parish's spiritual community, priests, and worship experience with no comments about the daycare center's educational services, staff, or child care quality.
1 Westmoreland Drive, Fredericksburg, VA
Ferry Farm Baptist Church is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming religious community with strong children's ministries and engaging worship services. Parents appreciate the friendly atmosphere, caring staff, and age-appropriate programming. One parent noted concerns about cleaning and communication, though they expressed overall satisfaction.
810 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg Preschool is a parent-run cooperative preschool with perfect 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the play-based learning approach, loving teachers, strong community atmosphere, and opportunities for parental involvement in classroom activities.
115 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Leeland Station for its clean, secure facility, caring and dedicated staff, and engaging educational programs. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and excited to attend daily, with strong developmental progress and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate open communication, personalized instruction, and the family-like atmosphere created by the school.
There are 69 daycare centers in Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 across 35 rated facilities, with 54% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.52 stars. Our analysis covers 682 parent reviews. Parents in Fredericksburg most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, clean facilities, and welcoming atmosphere.
When choosing a daycare in Fredericksburg, 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 reviewer highlights the church's emphasis on personal testimonies, deliverance ministry, and a blend of hymns and contemporary worship. The feedback focuses on the spiritual atmosphere and pastoral leadership rather than specific childcare operations.
One parent highlights the staff and director Ms. Gail as being patient, loving, and kind, describing the center as amazing and highly recommending it.
One parent describes Mrs. Debbie and the teaching staff as incredible, kind, and excellent with children. The review highlights that the program offers fun activities combined with learning, and considers it the best preschool in the Fredericksburg area.
Fredericksburg Preschool is a parent-run cooperative preschool with perfect 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the play-based learning approach, loving teachers, strong community atmosphere, and opportunities for parental involvement in classroom activities.
Note: The reviews provided are for Cornerstone Baptist Church as a religious facility, not for a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's biblical teaching, welcoming atmosphere, and pastoral leadership under Pastor Chris Brown. Parents appreciate the warm community and meaningful worship experience.
Wiggle Worms is a highly-rated hourly childcare center in Fredericksburg that parents praise for its caring staff, affordable pricing, and creative daily activities. Children show significant developmental growth in speech, social skills, and cognitive abilities. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and flexibility of the center.
Ferry Farm Baptist Church is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming religious community with strong children's ministries and engaging worship services. Parents appreciate the friendly atmosphere, caring staff, and age-appropriate programming. One parent noted concerns about cleaning and communication, though they expressed overall satisfaction.
These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for Saint Mary Parish Church. The reviews consistently praise the parish's spiritual community, priests, and worship experience with no comments about the daycare center's educational services, staff, or child care quality.
Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Leeland Station for its clean, secure facility, caring and dedicated staff, and engaging educational programs. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and excited to attend daily, with strong developmental progress and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate open communication, personalized instruction, and the family-like atmosphere created by the school.
St. George's Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg receives consistently high praise for its welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the church's active outreach programs, community support services, and genuine care for members and those in need. Visitors appreciate the peaceful worship experience, lack of pressure, and acceptance of people from all backgrounds and beliefs.
These reviews are for a church, not a daycare facility. Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia receives consistently high ratings (5/5) for its welcoming community, biblical teaching, quality music, and children's programs. Reviewers praise the genuine fellowship and pastoral staff.
LIFEPOINT CHURCH is a large, welcoming religious facility in Fredericksburg with consistently positive reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents praise the warm community atmosphere, powerful worship services, and spiritual growth opportunities for families of all ages.
Bright Beginnings Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong leadership. However, one reviewer raised concerns about staff awareness in the toddler room and inconsistent enforcement of illness policies.
Mount Hope Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia receives consistently positive reviews, though the reviews appear to focus on church services rather than daycare operations. Attendees praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging sermons, and quality music and performance programs.
These reviews appear to be for a church, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's biblical teaching, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual experience, but do not contain any information about childcare services, facilities, or staff qualifications relevant to evaluating a daycare.
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating average. However, most reviews appear to reference blood donation experiences rather than daycare services. The facility is praised as a welcoming, well-organized community space with friendly and caring staff.
One parent highlights the director's loving care and the children's enjoyment of daily learning activities. They note the center's affordability and convenient location near the highway. However, the reviewer suggests that the facility could benefit from some upgrades.
Growing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong academic curriculum, and welcoming family-like atmosphere that keeps children engaged and excited to attend.
Fredericksburg Baptist Church is a historic religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback for its welcoming atmosphere and community involvement. Parents praise the loving congregation, inclusive environment, and strong commitment to serving vulnerable populations and children's programs.
Parents consistently praise Fredericksburg Children's Academy for its caring, engaged staff and quality educational curriculum. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable learning progress. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents, clean facilities, and a welcoming environment for all ages from infants through kindergarten.
Parents consistently praise Minnieland Academy at the Castle for its dedicated, compassionate leadership and staff who provide attentive, personalized care in a clean, organized environment. The facility excels at facilitating smooth transitions, maintaining strong parent communication, and creating a family-like atmosphere. One parent withdrew due to communication gaps in the app and renewed separation anxiety, but this was an isolated concern.
Learn 'n Play receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, strong child development outcomes, and positive learning environment. Parents report high satisfaction with communication, cleanliness, and their children's enthusiasm for attending.
The Little Academy in Fredericksburg receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, strong educational curriculum, and positive child development. Nearly all reviewers recommend the center and highlight excellent communication, engaging activities, and successful kindergarten preparation. One parent reported concerns about bathroom accessibility and billing practices during a brief one-week enrollment.
Parents consistently praise Hazelwild Country Day School as an exceptional preschool and daycare set on a farm property in Fredericksburg. They highlight the dedicated staff, unique nature-based learning environment with animals and outdoor activities, and strong academic development of their children. Multiple parents report their children are ahead academically and eager to attend, with some planning to continue through kindergarten.
Redeemer Lutheran Church is praised as a welcoming, faith-centered community with an inspirational pastor and warm atmosphere. Parents highlight the church's inclusive approach to worship and its preschool program, with one teacher specifically commended for her dedication to the children.
One parent describes the facility as a wonderful, active, and engaging church, while another highlights the great place and the even greater congregation. The few reviews so far mention positive community and atmosphere but do not provide specific details regarding childcare services.
Parents overwhelmingly praise Callahan Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and structured learning environment. Multiple families have stayed enrolled for years, citing the home-like feel, individual attention to children's needs, and professional management. The facility has recently undergone improvements and maintains strong communication with parents.
Salem Fields Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, daily communication via app with photos/updates, safe learning environment with structured curriculum, and incorporation of religious values.
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