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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Amelia, VA

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Amelia. Average rating: 3.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Amelia, Virginia at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
3.3/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Amelia offers 4 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 3.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Amelia

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
    Hope Chapel
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    9661 Wayside Avenue, Amelia, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 137 children

    Hope Chapel is a church-based center in Amelia, Virginia that parents describe as a welcoming, spirit-filled community with genuine and caring people. Parents consistently praise the worship experience, sermons, and the children's program offered at the facility. Reviews emphasize the non-judgmental, loving atmosphere and strong sense of community among attendees.

    Welcoming and accepting atmospheregenuine and caring staffspirit-filled worshipBible-based teachings
  2. 2
    Amerikids Preschool LLC
    3.35 score
    2.7(5)

    8620 North Five Forks Road, Amelia, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Amerikids Preschool receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviewers praise caring, professional staff and family-like treatment with good communication. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including alleged teacher misconduct, inadequate supervision, lack of academics, and poor facility management.

    caring and loving teachersgood communication about daily activitiesfamily-like atmospherelong-term student satisfaction
  3. 3
    Amerikids Preschool LLC
    3.35 score
    2.7(5)

    8721 North Five Forks Road, Amelia, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Amerikids Preschool LLC has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring, professional teachers and family-like treatment, while negative reviews report serious concerns including physical discipline, inadequate supervision, lack of academics, and poor leadership.

    Caring and informative teachersfamily-like treatmentlong-term satisfactionprofessional staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Amelia

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Amelia (40–137 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Amelia based on parent reviews

Hope Chapel

4.5(5)

9661 Wayside Avenue, Amelia, VA

Hope Chapel is a church-based center in Amelia, Virginia that parents describe as a welcoming, spirit-filled community with genuine and caring people. Parents consistently praise the worship experience, sermons, and the children's program offered at the facility. Reviews emphasize the non-judgmental, loving atmosphere and strong sense of community among attendees.

Welcoming and accepting atmospheregenuine and caring staffspirit-filled worship

Amerikids Preschool LLC

2.7(5)

8620 North Five Forks Road, Amelia, VA

Amerikids Preschool receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviewers praise caring, professional staff and family-like treatment with good communication. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including alleged teacher misconduct, inadequate supervision, lack of academics, and poor facility management.

caring and loving teachersgood communication about daily activitiesfamily-like atmosphere

Amerikids Preschool LLC

2.7(5)

8721 North Five Forks Road, Amelia, VA

Amerikids Preschool LLC has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring, professional teachers and family-like treatment, while negative reviews report serious concerns including physical discipline, inadequate supervision, lack of academics, and poor leadership.

Caring and informative teachersfamily-like treatmentlong-term satisfaction

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Amelia, Virginia

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Amelia, 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 Amelia have an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.3 stars. Our analysis covers 15 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Amelia, 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 Amelia

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Hope Chapel
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Hope Chapel is a church-based center in Amelia, Virginia that parents describe as a welcoming, spirit-filled community with genuine and caring people. Parents consistently praise the worship experience, sermons, and the children's program offered at the facility. Reviews emphasize the non-judgmental, loving atmosphere and strong sense of community among attendees.

Welcoming and accepting atmospheregenuine and caring staffspirit-filled worship
Address
9661 Wayside Avenue, Amelia, VA
Phone
(804) 561-5105
Amerikids Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Amerikids Preschool receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviewers praise caring, professional staff and family-like treatment with good communication. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including alleged teacher misconduct, inadequate supervision, lack of academics, and poor facility management.

caring and loving teachersgood communication about daily activitiesfamily-like atmosphere
Address
8620 North Five Forks Road, Amelia, VA
Phone
(804) 561-3866
Amerikids Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Amerikids Preschool LLC has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring, professional teachers and family-like treatment, while negative reviews report serious concerns including physical discipline, inadequate supervision, lack of academics, and poor leadership.

Caring and informative teachersfamily-like treatmentlong-term satisfaction
Address
8721 North Five Forks Road, Amelia, VA
Phone
(804) 561-3866
Amelia Educational Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8741 N. Five Forks Road, Amelia, VA
Phone
(804) 561-2270

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Amelia, Virginia. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Amelia have an average Google rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Amelia, 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
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 Amelia for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Amelia 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.