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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Colonial Heights, VA

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Colonial Heights. Average rating: 3.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Colonial Heights, Virginia at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
3.95/5
Parent reviews
31
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Colonial Heights has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 31 parent reviews averaging 3.95/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Colonial Heights

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Colonial Heights, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.95avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Colonial Heights zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
238347
3.95
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Colonial Heights (62–119 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Colonial Heights based on parent reviews

Discovery World Child Care

4.9(4)

123 West Ellerslie Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA

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

Word Of Life Outreach Ministries

3(2)

14605 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, VA

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Daycare types in Colonial Heights

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 4

Child Daycare & Preschools in Colonial Heights, Virginia

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Colonial Heights, Virginia, making up 43% of the 7 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 Colonial Heights have an average rating of 3.95 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.95 stars. Our analysis covers 31 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Colonial Heights, 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 Colonial Heights

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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
Word Of Life Outreach Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
14605 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, VA
Phone
(804) 530-1150
Skipwith Academy @ Colonial Heights (#49)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Skipwith Academy @ Colonial Heights receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership, and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. The facility's daily app updates, reasonable pricing, and play-based curriculum are frequently highlighted as major strengths.

caring and compassionate staffstrong leadership (Director and Assistant Director)child development and learning outcomes
Address
400 E. Westover Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA
Phone
(804) 835-9125
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Colonial Heights, Virginia, out of 7 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 Colonial Heights have an average Google rating of 3.95 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Colonial Heights, 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
Colonial Heights offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 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 Colonial Heights for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Colonial Heights 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.