
Compare 227 daycare centers in Richmond. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Richmond has 227 licensed daycares with 1,662 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.85 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 63% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 23221 (avg 4.9 stars), while 23229 has the largest selection (26 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.
6100 Cornerstone Boulevard, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 198 children
This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the church community, pastoral leadership, and welcoming atmosphere, but do not address childcare services or educational programming.
2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children
NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, not a daycare facility. The church is described as welcoming and community-focused, hosting various programs including addiction recovery support and children's activities. Reviews consistently praise the congregation, leadership, and facility.
6000 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 128 children
This is not a daycare facility but rather an Episcopal church in Richmond, Virginia. Reviews praise the welcoming community, excellent music program, beautiful campus, and extensive community outreach programs including childcare services, food pantry, and farmer's market.
2422 North Avenue, Richmond, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
Building Blocks Academy & Daycare Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, dedicated staff and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from enriching curriculum including Spanish language instruction and special activities.
8787 River Road, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
All Saints Episcopal Church in Richmond receives consistently positive reviews (4.8/5 rating). Reviewers praise the welcoming and loving community atmosphere, quality of clergy and worship services, and the church's ability to blend traditional practices with modern relevance. The facility is noted for being inclusive and family-friendly.
2100 Lydell Drive, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 78 children
North Run Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia has received exclusively positive reviews (10 five-star ratings). Parents and visitors praise the welcoming community, quality religious education programs including Sunday School and Awana, and the caring church family atmosphere. The facility is described as well-suited for its programs and activities.
2169 New Market Road, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 90 children
Note: These reviews are for the church facility, not a daycare program. Reviews consistently praise the pastor's leadership and spiritual teaching, welcoming congregation, and warm atmosphere during worship services.
1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
St. James's Episcopal Church in Richmond operates a preschool program within a historic church that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, pleasant staff, and quality preschool services. However, most reviews focus on the church's broader activities (food service, AA/NA meetings, services) rather than specifically on daycare operations.
1701 Turner Road, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
This facility is a religious church, not a daycare center. Reviews are from church members praising the pastor, worship services, and spiritual community rather than childcare services. All 10 reviews give 5-star ratings focused on the church's ministry and pastoral leadership.
140 East Belt Boulevard, Richmond, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 109 children
New Direction Childcare & Learning Center in Richmond receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong educational focus, and supportive environment, particularly noting significant developmental progress in their children's learning and social-emotional growth.
Based on 136 daycares with Google ratings in Richmond
Top qualities mentioned across 1,662 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Richmond, based on parent reviews
Richmond zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23221 | 5 | 4.9 | 2 | |
| 23226 | 13 | 4.81 | 7 | |
| 23222 | 13 | 4.73 | 8 | |
| 23228 | 12 | 4.57 | 7 | |
| 23236 | 8 | 4.53 | 6 | |
| 23235 | 13 | 4.5 | 2 | |
| 23220 | 15 | 4.49 | 7 | |
| 23233 | 11 | 4.47 | 1 | |
| 23224 | 17 | 4.44 | 7 | |
| 23229 | 26 | 4.43 | 11 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Richmond (10–700 children)
Small
up to 30 children
17
Medium
31–75 children
73
Large
76–150 children
96
Very Large
150+ children
41
Highest rated daycares in Richmond based on parent reviews
6100 Cornerstone Boulevard, Richmond, VA
This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the church community, pastoral leadership, and welcoming atmosphere, but do not address childcare services or educational programming.
2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA
NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, not a daycare facility. The church is described as welcoming and community-focused, hosting various programs including addiction recovery support and children's activities. Reviews consistently praise the congregation, leadership, and facility.
6000 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA
This is not a daycare facility but rather an Episcopal church in Richmond, Virginia. Reviews praise the welcoming community, excellent music program, beautiful campus, and extensive community outreach programs including childcare services, food pantry, and farmer's market.
2422 North Avenue, Richmond, VA
Building Blocks Academy & Daycare Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, dedicated staff and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from enriching curriculum including Spanish language instruction and special activities.
8787 River Road, Richmond, VA
All Saints Episcopal Church in Richmond receives consistently positive reviews (4.8/5 rating). Reviewers praise the welcoming and loving community atmosphere, quality of clergy and worship services, and the church's ability to blend traditional practices with modern relevance. The facility is noted for being inclusive and family-friendly.
2100 Lydell Drive, Richmond, VA
North Run Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia has received exclusively positive reviews (10 five-star ratings). Parents and visitors praise the welcoming community, quality religious education programs including Sunday School and Awana, and the caring church family atmosphere. The facility is described as well-suited for its programs and activities.
Richmond offers a diverse landscape of 227 childcare facilities, ranging from church-affiliated ministries to independent developmental centers. Parents consistently highlight clean environments and welcoming communities as key priorities when visiting these centers. The area around zip code 23221 stands out for delivering consistently high satisfaction, making it a worthwhile neighborhood to explore for families seeking quality care.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Richmond have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 136 rated facilities, with 63% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.67 stars. Our analysis covers 1,662 parent reviews. Parents in Richmond most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and welcoming environment.
When choosing a daycare in Richmond, 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 reports that their one-year-old enjoys attending Lilly's Learning Pad, noting that the staff demonstrates genuine care for the children.
One parent describes the staff as amazing and excellent caregivers who focus on helping children grow into good human beings, noting that their child loves the environment. Another review simply labels it as a great learning center.
One parent describes the school as outstanding, highlighting the teachers' knowledge and passion for teaching. They express confidence in the quality of education and feel fortunate to have found the program.
The Learning Playhouse receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, well-organized facility with caring and attentive staff. Parents report strong child development outcomes, including improvements in social skills, academics, and learning milestones, alongside a clean environment and good food. Many families have enrolled multiple children and express deep satisfaction with the care provided.
One parent describes finding peace and happiness at the JCC. The single review provided highlights a positive experience without noting specific operational details or drawbacks.
Parents describe the center as a happy, healthy, and comfortable environment for their children. Reviewers highlight the staff as wonderful, caring, and friendly, noting that the program has been beneficial for their kids' learning and development.
One parent describes RRCPS as a loving environment with excellent curriculum and daily routines that kept their children engaged and enthusiastic for three years. The reviewer highlights the awesome and welcoming staff, noting that Mrs. Wendy was particularly wonderful and that issues could be easily discussed with the school team.
One parent describes the facility as amazing, expressing strong enthusiasm for the experience. Another reviewer offers brief, emphatic praise with high satisfaction.
Forest Hill Presbyterian Church Child Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, individualized attention staff provide to children. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, strong child development outcomes, and excellent communication with families through daily updates and photos.
One parent describes their son as having thrived at the school, highlighting the staff's kindness, caring nature, and professionalism. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction and offers a high recommendation for the program.
One parent describes the facility as very clean with super kind staff, while another highlights the friendly, welcoming atmosphere and attentive team. Reviewers note that the environment feels safe, organized, and supportive for children's growth.
One reviewer describes the location as a fun place for young children, noting its suitability for toddlers. The single comment highlights a positive experience without citing any specific drawbacks or concerns.
One parent describes Ms. Linda as great, noting that their daughter loved the care, fun activities, event celebrations, and amazing menu. Another reviewer simply states that the care is excellent.
One parent describes the school's curriculum as engaging and hands-on, highlighting a lead teacher who integrates science experiments, art, and music into lessons about global topics. The reviewer notes that students learn through sensory experiences rather than just worksheets, citing unique activities like owl pellet dissection.
One parent describes the program as innovative and well-rounded, highlighting Director Mia White's creative enrichment approach. Another reviewer praises the teachers' dedication to learning through play, while a third notes the school's success with play-based learning and an open-minded culture for kindergarten preparation.
Parents highlight Kingsland Academy as a caring and effective program, specifically praising staff members Mrs. Krystal and Ms. Shaney for their patience and affection. Reviewers note significant academic progress in young children, with toddlers learning letters and numbers early, and appreciate the stability indicated by low staff turnover.
Parents highlight the compassionate care, comprehensive curriculum, and strong communication at this center-based program. Reviewers appreciate the hands-on leadership and the safe, enriching environment provided for their children.
Overbrook Presbyterian Church is described as a warm, welcoming religious community with caring staff and engaging services. Parents praise the friendly atmosphere, quality music programs, and community involvement. The facility appears to foster a close-knit family environment.
Note: The reviews provided are for St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, liturgical worship style, friendly congregation, and spiritual environment.
One parent describes the location as a quaint, lovely, and spacious setting. Another reviewer notes it is a beautiful, peaceful place to worship with a welcoming community and comforting sermons, though one review mentions surprise at the small attendance and short service duration.
Ridge Baptist Church in Richmond receives consistently high ratings from reviewers who praise the welcoming community and spiritual support. Parents and members appreciate the compassionate staff and inclusive atmosphere. The facility offers Sunday school followed by worship services.
This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the church community, pastoral leadership, and welcoming atmosphere, but do not address childcare services or educational programming.
NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, not a daycare facility. The church is described as welcoming and community-focused, hosting various programs including addiction recovery support and children's activities. Reviews consistently praise the congregation, leadership, and facility.
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