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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Altavista, VA

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Altavista. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Altavista, Virginia at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Altavista offers 1 licensed child daycare & preschools, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 5/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Altavista

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
    First Baptist Church
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    1001 Bedford Avenue, Altavista, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children

    First Baptist Church of Altavista receives perfect 5-star ratings from visitors who praise the welcoming community and strong faith-based environment. Reviewers highlight the church's active involvement in serving the community and appreciate the leadership. However, these reviews appear to be for the church itself rather than its daycare services specifically.

    welcoming atmospherecommunity involvementloving leadershipfaith-based environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Altavista

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Altavista, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Altavista (30–300 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in Altavista

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Altavista, Virginia

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Altavista, Virginia, making up 50% of the 2 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Altavista have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 15 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Altavista, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Altavista

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Discovery Place Altavista
Child Daycare & Preschools

The reviews appear to be for a YMCA facility rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the gym equipment, pool facilities, and swim lessons. The facility is described as a welcoming community space for families and individuals.

Excellent gym equipment and assistancegreat pool and swim lessonsfamily-friendly atmosphere
Address
1000 Franklin Avenue, Altavista, VA
Phone
(434) 369-9622
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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Altavista, Virginia, out of 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Altavista have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Altavista, 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
Altavista offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Church 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 Altavista for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Altavista 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.