Best Daycare Centers in Staunton, VA
Compare 17 daycare centers in Staunton. Average rating: 4.59/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Staunton, Virginia at a glance
- Daycares
- 17
- Avg rating
- 4.59/5
- Parent reviews
- 173
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
Staunton has 17 licensed daycares with 173 parent reviews averaging 4.59/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 54% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 24401 zip code, averaging 4.59 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Staunton
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.
- 1Good News Ministries INC.4.6 score4.9(10)
18 Kerry Lane, Staunton, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children
Good News Ministries Inc. is a religious facility in Staunton, Virginia with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and spiritual environment. The facility offers children's church programming and is described as a blessing to families.
welcoming and kind staffloving pastoral leadershipstrong sense of communityspiritual atmosphere - 2Cornerstone Church Of Augusta4.56 score4.7(20)
1156 Tinkling Spring Road, Staunton, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Cornerstone Church of Augusta is a large, well-organized religious facility in Staunton, Virginia with consistently positive reviews. Visitors praise the welcoming and kind atmosphere, quality children's and worship ministries, and active community involvement. The facility is described as beautiful and well-maintained.
welcoming and friendly staffwell-organized eventsquality children's ministrybiblical teaching and sermons - 3Community Child Care Incorporated4.55 score4.8(11)
32 Park Boulevard, Staunton, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children
Community Child Care Incorporated in Staunton, Virginia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, quality of educational programs, and welcoming atmosphere for children of various ages.
Caring and nurturing staffprofessional approachabove and beyond servicediverse student population - 4Covenant Presbyterian Church4.43 score4.7(8)
2001 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 50 children
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Staunton, Virginia receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the warm, welcoming community atmosphere, quality programs including the children's Christmas Program, and strong safety practices. The facility is described as a loving support system with inclusive values.
warm and inviting environmentwelcoming staffsafety protocols (ID checks)quality pre-K and after-school programs - 5Staunton-Augusta Ymca Summer Day Camp - A. R. Ware Camp Site4.32 score4.4(20)
330 Grubert Avenue, Staunton, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents consistently praise the Staunton-Augusta YMCA Summer Day Camp for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and affordable family membership. The facility offers convenient childcare services, quality equipment, diverse classes and activities, and creates a welcoming family-oriented environment for members of all ages and abilities.
Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membershipconvenient childcare hours - 6Staunton-Augusta Ymca-Summer Learning Loss Prevention & Summer4.32 score4.4(20)
600 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
The Staunton-Augusta YMCA receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, affordable membership rates, and quality childcare services with convenient hours. The center is appreciated as a welcoming family facility with excellent equipment, classes, and activities for all ages.
Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membershipconvenient childcare hours - 7
300 Grubert Avenue, Staunton, VA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children
Parents consistently praise the Staunton-Augusta YMCA as a clean, well-maintained facility with friendly and helpful staff. Members appreciate the affordable family membership, convenient childcare services, quality equipment, and diverse classes and activities available for all ages.
Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membershipconvenient childcare hours - 8Staunton-Augusta Ymca Afterschool Adventure Club And Preschool4.32 score4.4(20)
604/608 N. Coalter Street, Staunton, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Parents consistently praise the Staunton-Augusta YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and affordable membership options. The facility offers convenient childcare hours, quality classes and activities, and creates a welcoming family environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the professional instructors, well-maintained equipment, and inclusive atmosphere for families with diverse needs.
Clean facilitiesfriendly staffaffordable membershipconvenient childcare hours - 9Staunton-Augusta Ymca Summer Day Camp - Mcswain Camp Site4.32 score4.4(20)
1101 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Parents consistently praise the Staunton-Augusta YMCA Summer Day Camp for its clean facilities, friendly and professional staff, and affordable membership options. The facility offers a variety of classes, activities, and amenities including an indoor pool, making it a welcoming family-oriented environment. Multiple reviewers recommend it highly for childcare and overall family wellness.
Clean facilitiesfriendly staffhelpful and attentive serviceaffordable membership - 10Emmanuel Preschool4.31 score4.5(8)
300 West Frederick Street, Staunton, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Reviews praise Emmanuel Preschool's welcoming atmosphere and beautiful facility with wooden architecture. However, most reviews appear to focus on the church itself rather than daycare services specifically. Limited feedback available on actual preschool/childcare quality.
welcoming communitybeautiful sanctuary and woodworklovely worship spaceopen and inclusive environment
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Staunton
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 173 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Staunton, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Staunton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24401 | 17 | 4.59 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Staunton (10–153 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
10
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Staunton based on parent reviews
Good News Ministries INC.
18 Kerry Lane, Staunton, VA
Good News Ministries Inc. is a religious facility in Staunton, Virginia with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and spiritual environment. The facility offers children's church programming and is described as a blessing to families.
Cornerstone Church Of Augusta
1156 Tinkling Spring Road, Staunton, VA
Cornerstone Church of Augusta is a large, well-organized religious facility in Staunton, Virginia with consistently positive reviews. Visitors praise the welcoming and kind atmosphere, quality children's and worship ministries, and active community involvement. The facility is described as beautiful and well-maintained.
Community Child Care Incorporated
32 Park Boulevard, Staunton, VA
Community Child Care Incorporated in Staunton, Virginia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, quality of educational programs, and welcoming atmosphere for children of various ages.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
2001 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Staunton, Virginia receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the warm, welcoming community atmosphere, quality programs including the children's Christmas Program, and strong safety practices. The facility is described as a loving support system with inclusive values.
Staunton-Augusta Ymca Summer Day Camp - A. R. Ware Camp Site
330 Grubert Avenue, Staunton, VA
Parents consistently praise the Staunton-Augusta YMCA Summer Day Camp for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and affordable family membership. The facility offers convenient childcare services, quality equipment, diverse classes and activities, and creates a welcoming family-oriented environment for members of all ages and abilities.
Staunton-Augusta Ymca-Summer Learning Loss Prevention & Summer
600 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA
The Staunton-Augusta YMCA receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, affordable membership rates, and quality childcare services with convenient hours. The center is appreciated as a welcoming family facility with excellent equipment, classes, and activities for all ages.
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Daycare types in Staunton
Daycare Centers in Staunton, Virginia
There are 17 daycare centers in Staunton, Virginia. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Staunton have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 54% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 173 parent reviews. Parents in Staunton most frequently praise daycares for clean facilities, affordable membership, and convenient childcare hours.
When choosing a daycare in Staunton, 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 Staunton
Showing 17 results
- Address
- 101 Vsdb Drive, Suite 5, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 849-5521
- Address
- 1716 North Augusta Street, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 886-1500
Good News Ministries Inc. is a religious facility in Staunton, Virginia with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and spiritual environment. The facility offers children's church programming and is described as a blessing to families.
- Address
- 18 Kerry Lane, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 324-1141
Community Child Care Incorporated in Staunton, Virginia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, quality of educational programs, and welcoming atmosphere for children of various ages.
- Address
- 32 Park Boulevard, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 886-7372
- Quality
Cornerstone Church of Augusta is a large, well-organized religious facility in Staunton, Virginia with consistently positive reviews. Visitors praise the welcoming and kind atmosphere, quality children's and worship ministries, and active community involvement. The facility is described as beautiful and well-maintained.
- Address
- 1156 Tinkling Spring Road, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 324-0705
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Staunton, Virginia receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the warm, welcoming community atmosphere, quality programs including the children's Christmas Program, and strong safety practices. The facility is described as a loving support system with inclusive values.
- Address
- 2001 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 885-2138
Reviews praise Emmanuel Preschool's welcoming atmosphere and beautiful facility with wooden architecture. However, most reviews appear to focus on the church itself rather than daycare services specifically. Limited feedback available on actual preschool/childcare quality.
- Address
- 300 West Frederick Street, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 290-4560
Parents consistently praise the Staunton-Augusta YMCA Summer Day Camp for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and affordable family membership. The facility offers convenient childcare services, quality equipment, diverse classes and activities, and creates a welcoming family-oriented environment for members of all ages and abilities.
- Address
- 330 Grubert Avenue, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 885-8089
The Staunton-Augusta YMCA receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, affordable membership rates, and quality childcare services with convenient hours. The center is appreciated as a welcoming family facility with excellent equipment, classes, and activities for all ages.
- Address
- 600 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 885-8089
Parents consistently praise the Staunton-Augusta YMCA as a clean, well-maintained facility with friendly and helpful staff. Members appreciate the affordable family membership, convenient childcare services, quality equipment, and diverse classes and activities available for all ages.
- Address
- 300 Grubert Avenue, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 885-8089
Parents consistently praise the Staunton-Augusta YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and affordable membership options. The facility offers convenient childcare hours, quality classes and activities, and creates a welcoming family environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the professional instructors, well-maintained equipment, and inclusive atmosphere for families with diverse needs.
- Address
- 604/608 N. Coalter Street, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 885-8089
Parents consistently praise the Staunton-Augusta YMCA Summer Day Camp for its clean facilities, friendly and professional staff, and affordable membership options. The facility offers a variety of classes, activities, and amenities including an indoor pool, making it a welcoming family-oriented environment. Multiple reviewers recommend it highly for childcare and overall family wellness.
- Address
- 1101 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 885-8089
Two By Two Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facility, and structured learning environment. However, one parent reported serious concerns including staff rudeness, their child's dismissal without refund, bullying by other children and staff, and unaddressed safety issues.
- Address
- 2499 W. Beverley Street, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 213-2292
- Address
- 511/ 525 Thornrose Avenue, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 886-0937
- Address
- 317 N. Lewis Street, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 886-4472
- Address
- 1114 W. Johnson Street, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 471-3139
St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Staunton, Virginia is highly regarded by its congregation. Reviews consistently praise the church's growth, welcoming community, quality worship services, and pastoral leadership. The facility is noted for its size, sound quality, and diverse programs.
- Address
- 2000 Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton, VA
- Phone
- (540) 490-1343
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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 — 10 facilities
- Church Daycare — 6 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities