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227 Daycare Centers in Richmond, Virginia

Browse all 227 daycare centers in Richmond, Virginia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6
    North Run Baptist Church
    4.58 score
    4.8(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)
  7. 7
    St. James Baptist Church
    4.58 score
    4.8(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
  8. 8

    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
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10

    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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Richmond based on parent reviews

Cornerstone Baptist Church

4.8(20)

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.

Welcoming and family-oriented communityknowledgeable pastoral staffBible-focused teaching

Hatcher Child Development Center

4.8(20)

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.

Welcoming and friendly congregationcommunity outreach programschildren's activities

St. Stephen'S Episcopal Church

4.8(20)

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.

Welcoming and kind staffstellar music programbeautiful facilities

Building Blocks Academy & Daycare INC.

4.8(14)

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.

Warm and caring staff who know all children by namestrong community and family friendshipsexcellent kindergarten preparation

All Saints Episcopal Church

4.8(14)

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.

Welcoming and friendly communitykind clergybeautiful building with excellent acoustics

North Run Baptist Church

4.8(13)

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.

welcoming congregationloving and caring staffquality religious education (PreK/K Sunday School

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Daycare Centers in Richmond, Virginia

There are 227 daycare centers in Richmond, 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 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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Divine Faith Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8907 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 658-5661
Kindercare Learning Center At Skipwith
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Staff members know children by name and make families feel welcomedTeachers genuinely care about children's developmentStrong communication with parents throughout the day
Address
3206 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 270-0292
Skipwith Academy @ Forest Avenue (#50)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Skipwith Academy @ Forest Avenue receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight excellent staff, strong academics with Montessori-based curriculum, caring environment, and quality facilities including outdoor spaces and a pool. Parents report children thrive academically and emotionally, with long-term enrollment and high parent satisfaction.

Dedicated and caring stafflow staff turnover creates communityMontessori curriculum
Address
7344 Townes Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 282-5519
Quality
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Richmond
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2409 Bainbridge Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 230-0757
Swansboro Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3160 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 646-6034
St. Christopher'S School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
711 St. Christopher'S Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 282-3185
Chesterbrook Academy At Stony Point
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Chesterbrook Academy at Stony Point for its warm, nurturing environment and highly dedicated teachers. Multiple families report children are excited to attend and show significant developmental progress. Administration is noted as communicative, transparent, and accommodating to families' needs.

Warm and welcoming environmentcaring and patient teachersage-appropriate and engaging curriculum
Address
3039 Stony Point Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 323-1234
Ymca - Greene Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1745 Catalina Drive, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 474-4438
Broad Rock Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4615 Ferguson Lane, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 646-6034
G.W. Carver Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1110 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 646-6034
Quality
St. Bridget After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6011 York Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 288-1994
Creative Learning Center For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3202 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 359-3376
Central Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
323 North 20th Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 447-7493
John B. Cary Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3021 Maplewood Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 646-6034
Sabot At Stony Point
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3400 Stony Point Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 272-1341
Westhampton Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6100 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 282-7459
Quality
Chimborazo Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3000 East Marshall St., Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 646-6034
Richmond Waldorf School
Church Daycare
Address
1301 Robin Hood Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 377-8024
Kindercare Learning Center At Pump Road
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center at Pump Road for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. The center is noted for strong leadership, organized classrooms, engaging learning programs, and individualized attention to children's developmental needs. Families report feeling well-supported and confident in the quality of care provided across all age groups.

Dedicated and loving staffDirector Ms. Erica's involvement and leadershipwarm infant room environment
Address
1001 Pump Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 740-0020
Cougar Quest At Collegiate School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 740-6477
Richmond Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
499 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 741-0040 EXT 24
The Goddard School At Short Pump
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School at Short Pump has received consistently positive reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and nurturing staff, clean facility, strong communication, and enriching educational activities that help children thrive developmentally and socially.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong parent-child communication
Address
12400 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 360-8282
Chesterbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Chesterbrook Academy Richmond receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, well-designed curriculum, safe environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for excellent communication, professional administration, and engaging activities including summer programs.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and engaging environmentthoughtfully designed curriculum
Address
2920 Pump Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 360-4141
Central Montessori School Infant And Toddler Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2107 Jefferson Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 447-1163
Bellevue Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2301 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 646-6034
Peter Paul Development Center - Bellevue Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2301 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 780-4417
Ymca - Crestwood
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7600 Whittington Drive, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 629-5443
Childcare Network #64
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childcare Network #64 in Richmond receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and structured learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong teacher-child bonds and consistent skill development across academics, potty training, and social-emotional growth. The center maintains reliable operations, security, and affordable pricing.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and welcom
Address
8210 Walmsley Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 276-6593
Quality
Orchard House School After School Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
500 N. Allen Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 228-2436
Skipwith Academy At Lauderdale Square #77
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Skipwith Academy at Lauderdale Square for its warm, safe, and child-focused environment with caring, dedicated staff. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and socially, with several mentioning significant developmental gains. Leadership is actively involved and staff retention is notably high, with many teachers remaining for 7+ years.

Warm and welcoming environmentcaring and attentive staffstrong leadership (Afton and Sharonda)
Address
3111 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 918-5409
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 227 all daycares in Richmond, Virginia. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Richmond, 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
Richmond offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 149 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 64 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 14 facilities
Each type serves different needs — 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 Richmond for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Richmond 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.