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3,578 Daycare Centers in Virginia

Browse 3,578 daycare centers across Virginia. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Virginia

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Virginia can make the decision-making process smoother.

Virginia has about 3,578 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Virginia. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Virginia

There are 3,578 daycares in Virginia: 173 headstart facilities, 188 before/after school centers, 869 religious facility daycares, and 2,348 childcare and preschool centers.

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Winwood Children'S Center IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Winwood Children's Center IV receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff who treat children like their own, the welcoming atmosphere, and strong developmental and educational outcomes across all age groups from infants through pre-kindergarten.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong educational programs
Address
7830 Old Linton Hall Road, Gainesville, VA
Phone
(571) 261-5566
Quality
The Peninsula Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The Peninsula Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews praising its caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, quality curriculum, excellent communication, and successful kindergarten preparation. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially while feeling loved and valued.

Caring and loving staffpersonalized attention to each childquality curriculum
Address
3311 Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA
Phone
(757) 337-0080
Bright Mind Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Bright Mind Preschool as a caring, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff are noted for their genuine dedication, strong communication, and ability to make families feel welcome. Multiple military families specifically mention the school's welcoming atmosphere and the difficulty of leaving when relocating.

Caring and patient staffsmall class sizesstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
322 N. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 928-0591
Quality
St. John'S United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.9

St. John's United Methodist Church in Springfield offers PreK and childcare services with extended hours (8:00am-5:30pm). Parents consistently praise the caring teachers, low child-to-teacher ratios, creative programming including daily rhythm classes, and welcoming environment. The facility features a shaded playground and maintains clean classrooms.

caring and nice teacherslow child-to-teacher ratiocreative art projects
Address
5312 Backlick Road St. John'S Center For Ece, Springfield, VA
Phone
(703) 256-7748
The Ivy Preparatory School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Note: The reviews provided are for The Kensington Reston, an assisted living facility for seniors, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise exceptional care quality, highly trained and compassionate staff with low turnover, beautiful facilities, and strong family communication. Residents report feeling valued and engaged through daily activities and programs.

Compassionate and attentive staffprofessional care deliverybeautiful and clean facilities
Address
11501 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA
Phone
(571) 250-7078
Quality
Tysons Corner Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Tysons Corner Children's Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, engaging curriculum, and strong sense of community. The facility is noted for its clean environment, outdoor nature access, and supportive administration.

experienced and caring teachersbright and well-equipped classroomsengaging lesson plans and activities
Address
1600 Spring Hill Road, Suite 160, Vienna, VA
Phone
(703) 761-1161
Armed Services Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Armed Services YMCA for its educational approach, enriching activities, and strong support for military families. The center offers structured learning with hands-on activities, field trips, and community programs like Operation Little Learners. Families appreciate the caring staff, affordability through tuition scholarships, and additional resources such as food pantries and community events.

Educational curriculum with structured learning and creative playenriching field trips and community experiencesOperation Little Learners program
Address
1465 Lakeside Road, Va. Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 363-1884
Quality
Cave Spring United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.9

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/pianist
Address
4505 Hazel Drive, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 989-3673
Honeytree Early Learning Center #4 - Lewis Gale
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Honeytree Early Learning Center #4 for its safe, caring environment and dedicated staff. Multiple reviews highlight significant positive developmental progress in children, including improved social skills, behavior, and learning. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the facility's care.

Patient and kind teachersstrong staff-child relationshipschild developmental progress
Address
1980 Electric Road, Salem, VA
Phone
(540) 769-2300
Quality
Princess Anne Plaza Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and friendly leadership at this religious facility. Reviews highlight positive experiences with pastoral staff and family-oriented programming. One reviewer noted the basketball court is smaller than a typical YMCA facility.

Friendly and welcoming pastorsstrong sense of communitychildcare services available
Address
245 South Rosemont Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 486-4227
Quality
Discovery World Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

A parent describes a nearly three-year experience at Discovery World as amazing, highlighting the staff's family-like care and their child's successful transition to elementary school. Additional feedback from past summer attendees and recent visitors notes the center as a trustworthy, safe, and clean environment with a long history of serving local families.

nurturing environmentpatient and kind staffsafe
Address
123 West Ellerslie Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA
Phone
(804) 520-1590
Quality
Episcopal Church Of Leeds Parish
Church Daycare
4.9

Episcopal Church of Leeds Parish is highly rated by visitors who praise it as a welcoming and inclusive community church. Parents appreciate the serene rural setting, loving atmosphere, and strong sense of belonging. The facility is described as well-maintained with historical significance dating to the mid-1700s.

Welcoming and inclusive communityloving and supportive environmentno judgments
Address
4332 Leeds Manor Road, Markham, VA
Phone
(540) 364-2849
Honeytree Early Learning Center - Smith Mountain Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise HoneyTree Early Learning Center - Smith Mountain Lake for its warm, caring staff and individualized attention to children's needs. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years and report strong communication through daily photos and updates. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report peace of mind leaving their kids in the center's care.

Dedicated and loving staffpatient care for special needs childrendaily communication with photos and reports
Address
7000 Booker T. Washington Highway, Wirtz, VA
Phone
(540) 721-4420
Quality
Kingston Parish Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

These reviews appear to be for a church parish rather than a daycare center. Reviewers praise the community involvement, fellowship events, and services provided. The facility is described as spirit-filled and historically significant.

Community involvementfellowship events (soup ministry)memorial services
Address
370 Main Street, Mathews, VA
Phone
(804) 725-3211
Ox Hill Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.9

Ox Hill Baptist Church in Chantilly receives perfect 5-star ratings from reviewers who praise its welcoming community atmosphere and quality children's programs. Parents highlight the church's engaging activities for kids, friendly staff, and strong sense of community that extends beyond Sunday services. The facility is noted for good amenities including ample parking and well-maintained bathrooms.

Excellent children's programswonderful staffwelcoming community
Address
4101 Elmwood Street Mother'S Day Out Program, Chantilly, VA
Phone
(703) 378-0674
Children'S House Of Galilee
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

NOTE: Reviews provided are for a church (Children's House of Galilee), not a daycare center. Reviews praise the congregation, sermons, welcoming atmosphere, and community programs. Parents appreciate the clergy, fellowship opportunities, and family-oriented environment.

Warm and welcoming communityquality preaching and biblical teachingmultiple service times
Address
3928 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 428-1034
Montessori Kids Universe
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Montessori Kids Universe for its caring, dedicated staff and strong Montessori-based curriculum that fosters both academic growth and independence. The center is noted for excellent communication with parents, a clean and nurturing environment, and leadership that creates a warm, professional atmosphere where children thrive. All reviewers report high satisfaction with their children's progress and development.

Knowledgeable and caring staffstrong individualized learning approachhands-on learning materials
Address
20108 Ashburn Village Boulevard, Ashburn, VA
Phone
(571) 365-0050
Quality
Montessori School Of Chantilly
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Montessori School of Chantilly for its warm, nurturing environment and exceptional teachers who foster confidence, independence, and academic growth in children. The school is noted for its cleanliness, organization, strong Montessori curriculum, engaging special activities, and excellent communication with families. Directors and staff, particularly Ms. Alicia, Ms. Komala, and Ms. Pabitha, receive widespread recognition for their care, patience, a

Address
4455 Brookfield Corp Drive, Suite201, Chantilly, VA
Phone
(703) 272-7866
Quality
Faith Outreach Church
Church Daycare
4.9

Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere and staff's attentiveness to children, with one noting the staff is "always on point getting our little ones." Reviewers also emphasize the strong sense of community, diverse fellowship, and tangible spiritual presence within the facility.

welcoming staffattentive care for childrenstrong community
Address
3105 W. Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA
Phone
(757) 838-8949
St. Luke'S United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.9

St. Luke's United Methodist Church offers a preschool program with caring and supportive teachers in a welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the facility's community involvement and family-oriented atmosphere. One accessibility concern was noted regarding handicapped restroom access and entrance ramp steepness.

caring and supportive teacherswelcoming environmentgreat preschool program
Address
4101 Fordham Road, N. Chesterfield, VA
Phone
(804) 276-8303
Forest United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.9

Forest United Methodist Church daycare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like staff and welcoming community environment. Parents highlight the quality preschool education and note the church's helpful pantry service and calm atmosphere. The facility is described as an ideal place for children to develop and families to build roots.

kind and helpful stafffamily-like atmospherequality preschool education
Address
1150 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA
Phone
(434) 525-2214
Urbanna Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.9

This is a religious facility (church) rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, community involvement, and spiritual teaching. Visitors consistently report feeling accepted and appreciated by the congregation.

Welcoming and friendly staffrelevant sermonscommunity involvement
Address
121 Watling Street, Urbanna, VA
Phone
(804) 758-4783
Smithfield Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.9

Smithfield Baptist Church is a religious facility that operates a preschool program alongside church services and activities. Parents praise the welcoming community, quality worship services, and educational classes for young children.

Friendly and supportive staffquality preschool classes for 3-4 year oldsengaging VBS program
Address
100 Wainwright Drive, Smithfield, VA
Phone
(757) 357-7452
Bright Side Early Care And Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, comprehensive curriculum, strong communication, and safe environments where children thrive emotionally and academically.

Caring and attentive staffengaging educational curriculum including arts/crafts/reading/Spanish/sign languagedaily updates and photos
Address
462 N. Madison Road, Suite A, Orange, VA
Phone
(540) 308-7496
Quality
Loudoun P&R - Douglass Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise LOUDOUN P&R - DOUGLASS COMMUNITY CENTER for its newly renovated facilities, inclusive playground with Afro-centric theming, and diverse programming including events, birthday parties, and summer camps. The facility offers excellent amenities such as gaming rooms, indoor play areas, and outdoor recreational spaces at affordable prices, with consistently supportive and welcoming staff.

Newly renovated playground with adaptive featuresaffordable pricinginclusive theming honoring African American history
Address
405 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA
Phone
(703) 771-5913
Boydton Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.9

Parents describe Mini Blessings as a phenomenal and great daycare, with one noting that the environment brings peace and joy. These positive assessments come from a small number of reviews.

phenomenalgreatpeace
Address
239 Madison Street, Boydton, VA
Phone
(434) 738-7018
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.9

Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manassas is highly rated by visitors and members who praise its welcoming Christian community and pastoral leadership. Reviews consistently highlight the caring pastors, Bible-centered teachings, and warm, friendly congregation. The facility also offers childcare services that parents describe as caring and well-regarded.

Caring and knowledgeable pastorswelcoming and friendly communityBible-centered teaching
Address
9748 Copeland Drive, Manassas, VA
Phone
(571) 246-1441
King George Church Of God
Church Daycare
4.9

King George Church of God receives consistently positive reviews praising its welcoming atmosphere, strong spiritual leadership under Pastor Carter, and engaging children's and youth programs. Parents highlight the loving congregation, quality worship experience, and supportive community environment.

Loving and welcoming atmospherestrong pastoral leadershipengaging children's church and youth programs
Address
8095 Kings Highway, King George, VA
Phone
(540) 775-4081
Living Waters Redeemed Apostolic Church Of Christ
Church Daycare
4.9

Note: Reviews found are for a religious facility/church, not a daycare center. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church's spiritual atmosphere, welcoming community, pastor, and sermon quality. No daycare-specific services or childcare reviews were found.

Welcoming atmospherestrong spiritual presenceauthentic pastor and leadership
Address
609 47th Street, Newport News, VA
Phone
(757) 245-1703
Families First Children'S Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Reviewers describe the staff as awesome and friendly, with one parent expressing deep gratitude for the center's mission. Another individual notes that the facility is a great place for those interested in becoming foster parents.

awesome stafffriendly environmentsupportive mission
Address
1003 Neathery Lane, Danville, VA
Phone
(434) 793-9531

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3,578 all daycares across Virginia. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Virginia are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Virginia, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Virginia sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Virginia vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.