Best Daycare Centers in Roanoke, VA
Compare 85 daycare centers in Roanoke. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Roanoke, Virginia at a glance
- Daycares
- 85
- Avg rating
- 4.42/5
- Parent reviews
- 653
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 43
Roanoke has 85 licensed daycares with 653 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.43 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 67% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 24016 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Honeytree Aquatic Center4.78 score5(18)
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 - 2Garden Of Prayer #7/Vision Of Faith Ministries INC.4.71 score4.9(19)
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 - 3Orchard Hills Church4.64 score4.8(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 - 4Honeytree Early Learning Center - Belle4.64 score4.8(20)
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 - 5Honeytree Early Learning Center #34.64 score4.8(20)
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 - 6St. Mark'S Lutheran Church4.63 score4.8(18)
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 - 7Cave Spring United Methodist Church4.62 score4.9(11)
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 - 8St. Philip Lutheran Church4.6 score4.9(10)
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 - 9Honeytree Early Learning Centers - South Roanoke4.56 score4.7(20)
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 - 10Kirk Family Ymca4.56 score4.7(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 64 daycares with Google ratings in Roanoke
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 653 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Roanoke, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Roanoke zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24016 | 15 | 4.6 | 8 | |
| 24012 | 9 | 4.54 | 5 | |
| 24014 | 7 | 4.51 | 5 | |
| 24019 | 14 | 4.45 | 8 | |
| 24018 | 12 | 4.41 | 5 | |
| 24015 | 11 | 4.33 | 4 | |
| 24017 | 13 | 4.13 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Roanoke (20–291 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
38
Large
76–150 children
22
Very Large
150+ children
18
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Roanoke based on parent reviews
Honeytree Aquatic Center
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.
Garden Of Prayer #7/Vision Of Faith Ministries INC.
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.
Orchard Hills Church
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.
Honeytree Early Learning Center - Belle
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.
Honeytree Early Learning Center #3
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.
St. Mark'S Lutheran Church
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.
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Daycare Centers in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke offers a diverse landscape of childcare options, ranging from church-affiliated programs to independent centers, giving parents plenty of ways to find a good fit. Neighborhoods like 24016 stand out for their consistently high satisfaction levels, while many reviews highlight the importance of clean environments and friendly staff. This directory organizes these 85 facilities to help you compare choices based on real parent experiences.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Roanoke have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 64 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 653 parent reviews. Parents in Roanoke most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, welcoming and friendly staff, and clean facilities.
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.
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- Address
- 2719 Colonial Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 985-0090
- Quality
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
One parent describes a highly positive experience with happy children, responsive staff, and reasonable costs, while another parent reports being unable to recommend the center due to allegations of untruthfulness and premature dismissal of a healthy child. These contrasting accounts highlight a divide between those who find the care effective and those who feel their concerns were dismissed without medical basis.
- Address
- 504 Dexter Road, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 563-4333
- Quality
One parent describes an experience where staff appeared annoyed by a child's crying and communicated rudely, leading to a quick withdrawal from the program. Another review highlights an assistant who is consistently rude, making the facility difficult to recommend despite being the only local Adventist childcare option.
- Address
- 1523 Melrose Avenue Nw, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 685-4739
- Quality
- Address
- 621 N. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 982-3532
- Address
- 1212 Fifth Street S.W., Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 293-6723
- Quality
- Address
- 4501 Oliver Road Ne, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 293-5542
- Address
- 2815 Spessard Ave. S.W., Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 853-2642
- Quality
- Address
- 3057 Colonial Ave. S.W., Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 293-0345
- Address
- 648 Westwood Blvd., Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 293-6725
- Address
- 1210 Amherst Street S.W., Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 342-2332
- Address
- 1 Mountain Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 981-2836
One parent describes the program as excellent, highlighting the staff's tolerance and skill in managing multiple children. The reviewer feels the center deserves more recognition for its quality care.
- Address
- 702 Shenandoah Avenue N.W., Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 345-3979
- Quality
- Address
- 1125 Sherwood Ave. S.W., Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 342-2332
- Quality
One parent highlights that the staff is very friendly and helpful. These positive remarks are the only feedback currently available for this center-based program.
- Address
- 413 North Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 345-3301
- Quality
- Address
- 1801 Dunbar Street, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 283-2881
- Address
- 1716 Wilson Street S.E., Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 793-0418
- Quality
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.
- Address
- 3199 Read Mountain Road, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 992-6651
- Quality
- Address
- 7815 Williamson Road Nw Hill, Building, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 563-5036
- Quality
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.
- Address
- 4225 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 989-0144
- Quality
- Address
- 4254 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 989-6641
- Address
- 1813 Carter Road, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 342-2332
- Address
- 3585 Buck Mountain Road, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 769-5200
- Address
- 4254 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 989-6641 EXT 256
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.
- Address
- 3706 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA
- Phone
- (540) 563-2632
- Quality
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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 — 52 facilities
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