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106 Daycare Centers in Norfolk, Virginia

Browse all 106 daycare centers in Norfolk, Virginia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Norfolk

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews β€” daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    7808 Wildwood Drive, Norfolk, VA Β· Child Daycare & Preschools Β· Capacity: 32 children

    Parents consistently praise Wildwood Academy (note: reviews mention Wildwood Academy, not the listed center name) for warm, patient staff who are genuinely invested in children's development. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive changes in children's learning, behavior, and confidence, along with affordable pricing and excellent parent communication.

    Warm and patient staffindividualized attention to each childpositive developmental progress (socialemotional
  2. 2

    1132 Pickett Road, Norfolk, VA Β· Child Daycare & Preschools Β· Capacity: 50 children

    Parents overwhelmingly praise Blue Ribbon Results Academy for exceptional academic growth, caring staff, and a brain-based curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten and beyond. Teachers are consistently described as attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The school maintains strong parent communication and creates a family-like environment.

    Academic excellencebrain-based curriculumattentive and caring teachersstron
  3. 3

    934 & 1000 West Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA Β· Church Daycare Β· Capacity: 75 children

    Note: These reviews are for Mount Pleasant Baptist Church as a place of worship, not as a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise Pastor Davis's sermons, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual experience. The church has maintained a strong congregation for many years with high satisfaction.

    Welcoming and inclusive atmospherestrong biblical teachingprofessional pastorcasual environment suitable for all ages
  4. 4
    First Presbyterian Church
    4.63 score
    4.8(19)

    820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA Β· Child Daycare & Preschools Β· Capacity: 160 children

    First Presbyterian Church operates a highly-regarded Pre-K program within their church facility in Norfolk. Parents praise the program for fostering strong social and early academic skills while emphasizing compassion and self-awareness. The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and integration with the broader church community.

    Excellent Pre-K curriculumstrong focus on social-emotional learning and early academicscompassionate teaching approachwelcomi
  5. 5

    2901 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA Β· Church Daycare Β· Capacity: 157 children

    Calvin Presbyterian Church in Norfolk is highly rated by parents and community members who praise it as a warm, welcoming facility with caring staff. The preschool program receives consistent positive feedback from families whose children have attended. The facility is noted for its strong church community, quality worship services, and genuine care extended to families.

    Caring and genuine staffwelcoming atmospherequality preschool programstrong community
  6. 6

    5329 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, A & B, Norfolk, VA Β· Child Daycare & Preschools Β· Capacity: 44 children

    Parents consistently praise THE ACADEMY OF LEARNING L.L.C. for its focus on educational development and child care quality. Staff members are described as caring, professional, and attentive to individual needs, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviews highlight the facility's organization, cleanliness, and ability to prepare children well for kindergarten.

    Staff professionalism and careeducational focuschild development and learning outcomesfamily-like environment
  7. 7
    Global Engineers Academy
    4.55 score
    4.8(11)

    2932 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA Β· Child Daycare & Preschools Β· Capacity: 40 children

    Global Engineers Academy receives consistently high praise from parents and family members. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, particularly in speech, social skills, and academic learning. The facility is noted for its clean environment, attentive staff, curriculum-based approach, and regular photo/video updates to parents.

    child developmental progressattentive and nurturing staffclean facility with natural lightingcurriculum-based instruction
  8. 8

    6901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk, VA Β· Child Daycare & Preschools Β· Capacity: 91 children

    Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Royster Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Virginia, not for Mustard Seed Child Care Center. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for analysis.

    None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare center
  9. 9

    1129 West Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA Β· Before or After School Daycare Β· Capacity: 90 children

    Parents consistently praise the YMCA School-Age Child Care program for its warm, attentive staff who create a safe and secure environment. Children are engaged through structured activities, homework help, and play, with staff showing genuine care and attention to individual needs. Parents report their children are excited to attend and appreciate the convenience and quality of care.

    Warm and welcoming staffsafe environmentstructured activities and schedulestaf
  10. 10

    5523 Pebble Lane, Norfolk, VA Β· Child Daycare & Preschools Β· Capacity: 50 children

    Parents consistently praise the YMCA School Age Child Care program for its warm, attentive staff who create a safe and welcoming environment. Children are excited to attend and feel secure with consistent routines and activities. The program is valued for engaging care, homework help, and making parenting more manageable.

    Warm and caring staffchildren feel safe and secureconsistent routines and expectationsengaging activities

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Norfolk based on parent reviews

Precious Pearls Ccc For Children With Special Needs

5(12)

7808 Wildwood Drive, Norfolk, VA

Parents consistently praise Wildwood Academy (note: reviews mention Wildwood Academy, not the listed center name) for warm, patient staff who are genuinely invested in children's development. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive changes in children's learning, behavior, and confidence, along with affordable pricing and excellent parent communication.

Warm and patient staffindividualized attention to each childpositive developmental progress (social

Blue Ribbon Results Preschool / Child Care Center

4.8(20)

1132 Pickett Road, Norfolk, VA

Parents overwhelmingly praise Blue Ribbon Results Academy for exceptional academic growth, caring staff, and a brain-based curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten and beyond. Teachers are consistently described as attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The school maintains strong parent communication and creates a family-like environment.

Academic excellencebrain-based curriculumattentive and caring teachers

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

4.8(20)

934 & 1000 West Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA

Note: These reviews are for Mount Pleasant Baptist Church as a place of worship, not as a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise Pastor Davis's sermons, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual experience. The church has maintained a strong congregation for many years with high satisfaction.

Welcoming and inclusive atmospherestrong biblical teachingprofessional pastor

First Presbyterian Church

4.8(19)

820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA

First Presbyterian Church operates a highly-regarded Pre-K program within their church facility in Norfolk. Parents praise the program for fostering strong social and early academic skills while emphasizing compassion and self-awareness. The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and integration with the broader church community.

Excellent Pre-K curriculumstrong focus on social-emotional learning and early academicscompassionate teaching approach

Calvin Presbyterian Church

4.8(14)

2901 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA

Calvin Presbyterian Church in Norfolk is highly rated by parents and community members who praise it as a warm, welcoming facility with caring staff. The preschool program receives consistent positive feedback from families whose children have attended. The facility is noted for its strong church community, quality worship services, and genuine care extended to families.

Caring and genuine staffwelcoming atmospherequality preschool program

The Academy Of Learning L.L.C.

5(7)

5329 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, A & B, Norfolk, VA

Parents consistently praise THE ACADEMY OF LEARNING L.L.C. for its focus on educational development and child care quality. Staff members are described as caring, professional, and attentive to individual needs, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviews highlight the facility's organization, cleanliness, and ability to prepare children well for kindergarten.

Staff professionalism and careeducational focuschild development and learning outcomes

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Daycare Centers in Norfolk, Virginia

There are 106 daycare centers in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk

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Norfolk Apostolic Church
Church Daycare

This is not a daycare facilityβ€”it is a religious church. The reviews are from church members, not parents evaluating childcare services. Members praise the church's spiritual teachings, welcoming community, and family atmosphere.

Spirit-filled servicesBible-based preachingwelcoming and loving community
Address
3131 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 309-4651
James Monroe Elementary School Operated By The Y On Granby
Before or After School Daycare
Address
520 West 29th Street, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 628-3500
Quality
Kce Champions @ Coleman Place Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2445 Palmyra Street, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 470-8815 EXT 14
Quality
Ymca School Age Child Care @ Academy Of Discovery At Lakewood
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1701 Alsace Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 622-9622
Ymca School-Age Child Care @ Granby Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7101 Newport Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 622-9622
Kce Champions @ Richard Bowling Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2700 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 470-8561 EXT 14
Quality
Kce Champions LLC @ Camp Allen Elementary
Before or After School Daycare

KCE Champions LLC is a school-based aftercare program with mixed reviews. While parents praise individual staff members and the convenient location, significant concerns include billing practices, poor customer service responsiveness, staff punctuality issues, and behavioral management problems.

Convenient location at schoolsafe and fun environmentdedicated staff members (Mrs. Jackie and Mrs. Brittany)
Address
501 C Street, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 912-3825
Quality
Ywca Kids At Ocean View Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
350 West Government Ave., Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 237-5182
Ywca Kids At Oceanair Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
600 Dudley Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 237-5182
Norfolk Academy Before And After School Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1585 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 461-2223 EXT 5716
Tabernacle Christian Academy And Revelator Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3611 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 625-4977
Years To Remember INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1872 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 587-6382
Alpha Beta Cappa Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7425 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 857-5215
Quality
Armed Services Ymca B & A School Program @Sewells Point Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7928 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 309-3236
Quality
St. Pius School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7800 Halprin Drive, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 588-6171
Quality
Wellington Oaks Center
Headstart Programs
Address
1247 Bunsen Court, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 246-9170
Quality
Kce Champions LLC At Little Creek Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7900 Tarpon Place, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 583-2600
Quality
Ywca Kids At Tanners Creek Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1335 Longdale Drive, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 237-1530
St. Paul'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1615 Isaac Street, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 545-7998
The Mclea Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
745 Bancker Road, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 587-9541
Boys & Girls Clubs - Norview Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3401 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 639-1308
Ghent Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
610 Mowbray Arch, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 622-8174
Quality
Town And Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1421 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 461-5456
Ymca School-Age Child Care @ Larrymore Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7600 Halprin Drive, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 624-9622
Ywca Kids At Mary Calcott Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
137 E. Westmont St., Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 237-5181
Quality
Norfolk Collegiate School Extended Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5429 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 626-1820
Ymca School-Age Child Care @ Ingleside Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
976 Ingleside Road, Norfolk, VA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Ymca School-Age Child Care @ Suburban Park Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
310 Thole Street, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 353-0480
Quality
Nsu Child Development Lab
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 Park Avenue Jbb 113a, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 823-8111
Children'S Harbor - Ghent
Child Daycare & Preschools

Children's Harbor-Ghent receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and smooth transition experiences for their children. However, several recent reviews detail serious concerns about management incompetence, disorganization, inconsistent care standards, and problematic administrative practices.

Caring and attentive teacherssmooth onboarding processdaily communication app with photos and updates
Address
1900 Llewellyn Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 622-0900
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 106 all daycares in Norfolk, Virginia. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Norfolk, 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
Norfolk offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools β€” 72 facilities
  • Headstart Programs β€” 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare β€” 18 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare β€” 13 facilities
Each type serves different needs β€” 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 Norfolk for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Norfolk 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.