Best Daycare Centers in Richmond, VA
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, Virginia at a glance
- Daycares
- 227
- Avg rating
- 4.44/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,662
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 85
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.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Richmond
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.
- 1Cornerstone Baptist Church4.64 score4.8(20)
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.
Welcoming and family-oriented communityknowledgeable pastoral staffBible-focused teachingstrong sense of belonging - 2Hatcher Child Development Center4.64 score4.8(20)
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.
Welcoming and friendly congregationcommunity outreach programschildren's activitiesstrong music program - 3St. Stephen'S Episcopal Church4.64 score4.8(20)
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.
Welcoming and kind staffstellar music programbeautiful facilitiesdiverse worship services - 4Building Blocks Academy & Daycare INC.4.59 score4.8(14)
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.
Warm and caring staff who know all children by namestrong community and family friendshipsexcellent kindergarten preparationSpanish language instruction - 5All Saints Episcopal Church4.59 score4.8(14)
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.
Welcoming and friendly communitykind clergybeautiful building with excellent acousticsquality worship services - 6North Run Baptist Church4.58 score4.8(13)
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.
welcoming congregationloving and caring staffquality religious education (PreK/K Sunday SchoolAwana programs) - 7St. James Baptist Church4.58 score4.8(13)
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.
Spiritual focus and biblical teachingwelcoming and friendly communityinspirational pastor and leadershipwarm atmosphere - 8St. James'S Episcopal Church4.56 score4.7(20)
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.
Welcoming environmentpleasant and helpful staffquality preschool programbeautiful historic building - 9New Deliverance Evangelistic Church4.56 score4.7(20)
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.
Welcoming atmospherestrong spiritual teachingcommunity supportmultiple ministries - 10New Direction Childcare & Learning Center LLC4.56 score4.7(20)
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.
caring and attentive staffsafe and welcoming environmentstrong educational curriculumdevelopmen
Rating Distribution
Based on 136 daycares with Google ratings in Richmond
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,662 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Richmond, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
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 |
Facility Sizes
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
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Richmond based on parent reviews
Cornerstone Baptist Church
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.
Hatcher Child Development Center
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.
St. Stephen'S Episcopal Church
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.
Building Blocks Academy & Daycare INC.
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.
All Saints Episcopal Church
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.
North Run Baptist Church
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.
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Daycare Centers in Richmond, Virginia
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.
All Daycare Centers in Richmond
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- Address
- 8801 Nesslewood Drive, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 418-9167
- Quality
- Address
- 10701 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 272-2881 EXT 303
- Address
- 6600 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 928-0147
Skipwith Academy at Huguenot receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff, safe environment, and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, comfort, and developmental growth, along with engaging activities and family-oriented events. Multiple reviewers note the reasonable pricing and describe trusting their children fully in the facility's care.
- Address
- 11211 West Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 323-6804
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- 6200 Hopkins Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 275-2253
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- 9536 Dawnshire Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 595-9622
Parents consistently praise Kindercare Learning Center - Pocoshock for its caring, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. The infant room teachers receive particular recognition for their dedication to child development and daily communication with parents. All reviewers report positive experiences and would recommend the center.
- Address
- 2621 Pocoshock Boulevard, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 276-6554
- Quality
Tuckaway Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and warm, safe environment for children across preschool, after-school, and summer programs. However, some parents report administrative issues, noise complaints, poor corporate communication, and staff turnover concerns.
- Address
- 3351 Barony Crescent, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 346-9847
Several parents highlight the staff's patience, kindness, and strong communication, noting that the team makes families feel supported and the facility is clean and well-run. However, one parent reports rude front desk staff despite giving a five-star rating.
- Address
- 7704 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 217-9226
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its nurturing staff, professional teachers, and strong communication with families. All reviewers report positive experiences with staff handling transitions, special needs support, and pandemic safety protocols. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress.
- Address
- 2240 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 264-8729
Bright Horizons at Short Pump receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and qualified staff, clean and well-organized facilities, strong educational programming, and transparent parent communication through daily app updates with photos and videos.
- Address
- 120 Towne Center West Boulevard, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 360-4765
- Quality
KinderCare Learning Center - Cedar Fork has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising staff warmth, cleanliness, communication, and child development. One parent had a negative experience with a specific teacher's patience and care approach for their infant, citing lack of engagement and insensitive remarks.
- Address
- 75 East Cedar Fork Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 328-0130
- Quality
La Petite Academy Church in Richmond receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and caring staff led by Director Ashley. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, included meals and supplies, engaging activities, and their children's visible happiness and development. The facility is described as welcoming and supportive, particularly for parents transitioning from challenging daycare experiences.
- Address
- 12484 Church Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 360-4994
- Quality
Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience - Park Central with perfect 5-star ratings, highlighting exceptionally caring and welcoming staff, strong child development outcomes, and a family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly love attending and form strong bonds with teachers who are actively involved in their growth and well-being.
- Address
- 8710 Park Central Drive, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 264-3054
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- Address
- 11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 740-3394
- Address
- 600 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 221-6050
- Quality
Parents describe a compassionate and safe environment where staff are highly engaged and communicative. Reviewers highlight comprehensive curriculum and excellent teacher quality as key benefits for their children.
- Address
- 6 North 5th Street, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 980-7298
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- Address
- 3101 Fendall Avenue, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
- Address
- 2300 1st Avenue, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
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- Address
- 1301 Whitehead Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
- Address
- 2510 Phaup Street, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
- Address
- 2300 Hanover Ave., Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 350-9233
- Address
- 300 East 15th Street, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
- Quality
- Address
- 3418 Noble Avenue, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 329-7524
- Address
- 2603 Semmes Ave., Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 233-2769
- Address
- 12481 Church Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 389-2804
- Quality
- Address
- 499 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 741-0040
- Address
- 9307 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 523-7536
- Address
- 8907 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 658-5661
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Skipwith for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, quality curriculum, and the close-knit community feel of the center. Recent leadership changes have been credited with improving operations, food quality, and overall center conditions.
- Address
- 3206 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 270-0292
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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 — 149 facilities
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