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85 Daycare Centers in Roanoke, Virginia

Browse all 85 daycare centers in Roanoke, Virginia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Roanoke

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

    217 Hershberger Road, Roanoke, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Parents consistently praise HONEYTREE AQUATIC CENTER for its caring and professional staff, particularly highlighting teachers Mrs. Kathy and Ms. Sara. The center offers engaging activities, daily photo updates, and unique amenities including an indoor gym, outdoor pool, after-school programs, and karate club. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and strong satisfaction with the quality of care.

    Caring and professional staffengaging activitiesdaily photo communicationMrs. Kathy and Ms. Sara specifically praised
  2. 2

    3101 Cove Road Nw, Roanoke, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 180 children

    Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere and spiritual environment of this religious facility. Parents consistently highlight the leadership of Bishop Brown, the caring ministerial staff, and the strong sense of community. The facility is described as clean, spacious, and fostering a powerful spiritual experience.

    Welcoming environmentspiritual atmospherestrong leadershipkind and caring staff
  3. 3
    Orchard Hills Church
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    6032 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 58 children

    Orchard Hills Church is a highly-rated religious facility in Roanoke with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, friendly staff, beautiful wooded property, and quality facilities for children's activities. The church is noted for its biblical teachings, worship quality, and community involvement.

    Nice property with woods and creeklarge two-story play setwelcoming and friendly staffbiblical teachings
  4. 4

    2619 Belle Avenue, Roanoke, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

    Honeytree Early Learning Center - Belle in Roanoke receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, low teacher turnover, clean facility, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. The center is described as feeling like a second home for children.

    Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverclean facilityopen door policy
  5. 5

    1530 Patrick Road, Roanoke, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 225 children

    Parents consistently praise Honeytree Early Learning Center #3 in Roanoke for its caring, stable staff and strong communication with families. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the dedication of teachers, cleanliness, and low teacher turnover. Parents report their children form strong attachments to teachers and feel secure in the facility's care.

    Caring and gentle stafflow teacher turnoveropen door policydetailed daily reports with photos
  6. 6

    1008 Franklin Road S.W., Roanoke, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

    This facility appears to be a religious community center/food bank rather than a daycare. Reviews consistently praise the helpful staff, food and clothing assistance, and welcoming Christian atmosphere.

    Helpful and friendly staffweekly food bank accessclothing assistancebeautiful building and grounds
  7. 7

    4505 Hazel Drive, Roanoke, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

    Cave Spring United Methodist Church in Roanoke is highly praised as a welcoming and family-friendly religious facility with exceptional music programs and engaging pastoral leadership. Reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful facilities, friendly community atmosphere, and quality childcare services provided by vaccinated staff.

    Welcoming and friendly congregationbeautiful chapel with excellent lightingoutstanding music programs and organist/pianistengagin
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    8115 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

    St. Philip Lutheran Church's preschool program is highly regarded by parents, with the director noted as having exceptional expertise in early childhood development. The facility itself is praised for being clean, accessible, welcoming, and affordable. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff and warm community atmosphere.

    Top-notch preschool programexperienced director with gift for early childhood developmentcaring teachersaffordable pricing
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    628 Townside Road Sw, Roanoke, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

    Parents consistently praise Honeytree Early Learning Centers - South Roanoke for exceptional staff care and engaging activities. The center receives universal 5-star ratings with parents highlighting the welcoming atmosphere, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Many families have used the facility for multiple years, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

    Caring and sweet staffcreative activitiesstrong communicationaccommodating management
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    Kirk Family Ymca
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    520 Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Kirk Family YMCA receives consistently high praise from parents for its engaging activities, flexible scheduling, and welcoming staff. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, quality swim instruction, and variety of programs including summer camps and recreational classes. The center is noted for making children feel happy and safe.

    Engaging activities and programsflexible drop-off/pick-up hoursfriendly and accommodating staffclean facility

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Roanoke based on parent reviews

Honeytree Aquatic Center

5(18)

217 Hershberger Road, Roanoke, VA

Parents consistently praise HONEYTREE AQUATIC CENTER for its caring and professional staff, particularly highlighting teachers Mrs. Kathy and Ms. Sara. The center offers engaging activities, daily photo updates, and unique amenities including an indoor gym, outdoor pool, after-school programs, and karate club. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and strong satisfaction with the quality of care.

Caring and professional staffengaging activitiesdaily photo communication

Garden Of Prayer #7/Vision Of Faith Ministries INC.

4.9(19)

3101 Cove Road Nw, Roanoke, VA

Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere and spiritual environment of this religious facility. Parents consistently highlight the leadership of Bishop Brown, the caring ministerial staff, and the strong sense of community. The facility is described as clean, spacious, and fostering a powerful spiritual experience.

Welcoming environmentspiritual atmospherestrong leadership

Orchard Hills Church

4.8(20)

6032 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, VA

Orchard Hills Church is a highly-rated religious facility in Roanoke with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, friendly staff, beautiful wooded property, and quality facilities for children's activities. The church is noted for its biblical teachings, worship quality, and community involvement.

Nice property with woods and creeklarge two-story play setwelcoming and friendly staff

Honeytree Early Learning Center - Belle

4.8(20)

2619 Belle Avenue, Roanoke, VA

Honeytree Early Learning Center - Belle in Roanoke receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, low teacher turnover, clean facility, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. The center is described as feeling like a second home for children.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverclean facility

Honeytree Early Learning Center #3

4.8(20)

1530 Patrick Road, Roanoke, VA

Parents consistently praise Honeytree Early Learning Center #3 in Roanoke for its caring, stable staff and strong communication with families. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the dedication of teachers, cleanliness, and low teacher turnover. Parents report their children form strong attachments to teachers and feel secure in the facility's care.

Caring and gentle stafflow teacher turnoveropen door policy

St. Mark'S Lutheran Church

4.8(18)

1008 Franklin Road S.W., Roanoke, VA

This facility appears to be a religious community center/food bank rather than a daycare. Reviews consistently praise the helpful staff, food and clothing assistance, and welcoming Christian atmosphere.

Helpful and friendly staffweekly food bank accessclothing assistance

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Daycare Centers in Roanoke, Virginia

There are 85 daycare centers in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, 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 Roanoke

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Disciples Of Christ Fellowship Ministries
Church Daycare
3
Address
2719 Colonial Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 985-0090
Quality
Honeytree Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

HoneyTree Early Learning Center has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, nutritious meals, school pickup services, and welcoming environment. However, negative reviewers report serious concerns including chronic understaffing, non-compliance with staff-to-child ratios documented by Virginia DSS, poor communication from management, lost belongings, inadequate illness protocols, injuries to children without proper notification, and non-prorat

Address
2230 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 989-3661
Quality
Children'S Nest Learning Center - Hollins
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
504 Dexter Road, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 563-4333
Quality
Melrose Adventist Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1523 Melrose Avenue Nw, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 685-4739
Quality
Diocese Of Richmond/Roanoke Catholic School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
621 N. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 982-3532
The Y After School At Highland Park Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1212 Fifth Street S.W., Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 293-6723
Quality
The Y After School At Monterey Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4501 Oliver Road Ne, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 293-5542
The Y After School At Grandin Court Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2815 Spessard Ave. S.W., Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 853-2642
Quality
The Y After School At Fishburn Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3057 Colonial Ave. S.W., Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 293-0345
The Y After School At Fairview
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
648 Westwood Blvd., Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 293-6725
The Y After School At Virginia Heights
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1210 Amherst Street S.W., Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 342-2332
St. John'S Head Start Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Mountain Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 981-2836
Brand Hardin Sims Head Start Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
Address
702 Shenandoah Avenue N.W., Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 345-3979
Quality
The Y After School At Wasena Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1125 Sherwood Ave. S.W., Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 342-2332
Quality
Jefferson Street Head Start Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
413 North Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 345-3301
Quality
Lincoln Terrace Head Start Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1801 Dunbar Street, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 283-2881
The Y After School At Morningside Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1716 Wilson Street S.E., Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 793-0418
Quality
Mini-World Child Care Centers-Botetourt County
Child Daycare & Preschools

Mini-World Child Care Centers receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff's care, children's academic and social development, and family-like atmosphere. However, one negative review cited cleanliness issues, inadequate supervision, and poor communication from ownership.

Staff caring and professionalstrong academic preparation for kindergartenexcellent social skills development
Address
3199 Read Mountain Road, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 992-6651
Quality
Community School Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7815 Williamson Road Nw Hill, Building, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 563-5036
Quality
Childcare Network
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childcare Network in Roanoke receives consistently outstanding feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, clean facilities, and strong communication. Multiple families highlight improved child behavior and learning outcomes after enrollment.

Caring and dedicated staffnutritious meals providededucational curriculum (HighReach Learning)
Address
4225 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 989-0144
Quality
North Cross School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4254 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 989-6641
The Y After School At Woodrow Wilson
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1813 Carter Road, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 342-2332
Faith Christian School
Church Daycare
Address
3585 Buck Mountain Road, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 769-5200
North Cross School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4254 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 989-6641 EXT 256
First Wesleyan Church Roanoke INC.
Church Daycare

First Wesleyan Church Roanoke operates a daycare facility within a religious institution that receives mixed reviews. While the church itself is praised for its welcoming community and kind staff, the daycare department has received criticism regarding facility conditions and supervision practices.

Welcoming and kind staffinclusive community atmosphereclean and pretty facility (general church comments)
Address
3706 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 563-2632
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Frequently asked questions

There are 85 all daycares in Roanoke, Virginia. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Roanoke, 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
Roanoke offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 52 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 29 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Roanoke for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Roanoke 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.