Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Emporia, VA
Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Emporia. Average rating: 4.47/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Emporia, Virginia at a glance
- Programs
- 6
- Avg rating
- 4.47/5
- Parent reviews
- 49
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Emporia has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 49 parent reviews averaging 4.47/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 23847 zip code, averaging 4.47 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Emporia
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.
- 1Elnora Jarrell Worship Center4.55 score4.8(11)
490 Liberty Road, Emporia, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 112 children
This facility appears to be a church/worship center rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews praise the loving, welcoming atmosphere and caring pastor and congregation. Visitors consistently report feeling like family and appreciated the spiritual experience and community support.
Welcoming and loving environmentkind and caring staffPastor Woodley's leadershipstrong sense of community - 2The Improvement Association - Greensville4.06 score4.1(9)
1101 Sussex Drive, Emporia, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Parents praise the organization's community support and helpful staff, with many highlighting financial assistance for rent and other needs. However, several parents report significant administrative issues including lost paperwork, poor communication, and unresponsive staff. Concerns about hiring practices and limited availability of key personnel are also mentioned.
Community supportfinancial assistance with rentcaring staffworthwhile organization - 3The Improvement Association Child Development Center4.06 score4.1(9)
490 Liberty Street, Emporia, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
The Improvement Association Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the organization's community support and caring staff, but some report significant administrative and communication issues that detract from the experience.
Financial assistance with rent and other needscaring staffcommunity-focused organizationhelpful services - 4Emporia Ymca Child Care Center3.84 score3.8(18)
212 Weaver Avenue, Emporia, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Parents praise the Emporia YMCA Child Care Center for its friendly and professional staff, welcoming environment, and quality programming. The facility is noted as clean with good equipment and community activities. Summer camp and preschool programs receive particular recognition for engaging children.
Friendly and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentquality summer camp programpreschool activities and entertainment
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Emporia
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Emporia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23847 | 6 | 4.47 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Emporia (20–112 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
1
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Emporia based on parent reviews
Elnora Jarrell Worship Center
490 Liberty Road, Emporia, VA
This facility appears to be a church/worship center rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews praise the loving, welcoming atmosphere and caring pastor and congregation. Visitors consistently report feeling like family and appreciated the spiritual experience and community support.
Foot Prints Daycare And Preschool
244 Purdy Road, Emporia, VA
One parent shares that their son enjoys the daily experience at this center, highlighting the facility as a safe, clean, and fun place for learning and socializing. The reviewer specifically commends the staff's kindness and the owners' dedication to providing a positive environment for children.
Rush All Aboard
550 North Main Street, Emporia, VA
The Improvement Association - Greensville
1101 Sussex Drive, Emporia, VA
Parents praise the organization's community support and helpful staff, with many highlighting financial assistance for rent and other needs. However, several parents report significant administrative issues including lost paperwork, poor communication, and unresponsive staff. Concerns about hiring practices and limited availability of key personnel are also mentioned.
The Improvement Association Child Development Center
490 Liberty Street, Emporia, VA
The Improvement Association Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the organization's community support and caring staff, but some report significant administrative and communication issues that detract from the experience.
Emporia Ymca Child Care Center
212 Weaver Avenue, Emporia, VA
Parents praise the Emporia YMCA Child Care Center for its friendly and professional staff, welcoming environment, and quality programming. The facility is noted as clean with good equipment and community activities. Summer camp and preschool programs receive particular recognition for engaging children.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Emporia, Virginia
There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Emporia, 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 Emporia have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.47 stars. Our analysis covers 49 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Emporia, 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 Emporia
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One parent shares that their son enjoys the daily experience at this center, highlighting the facility as a safe, clean, and fun place for learning and socializing. The reviewer specifically commends the staff's kindness and the owners' dedication to providing a positive environment for children.
- Address
- 244 Purdy Road, Emporia, VA
- Phone
- (434) 634-2390
- Quality
- Address
- 550 North Main Street, Emporia, VA
- Phone
- (434) 378-9848
- Quality
This facility appears to be a church/worship center rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews praise the loving, welcoming atmosphere and caring pastor and congregation. Visitors consistently report feeling like family and appreciated the spiritual experience and community support.
- Address
- 490 Liberty Road, Emporia, VA
- Phone
- (434) 336-9990
Parents praise the organization's community support and helpful staff, with many highlighting financial assistance for rent and other needs. However, several parents report significant administrative issues including lost paperwork, poor communication, and unresponsive staff. Concerns about hiring practices and limited availability of key personnel are also mentioned.
- Address
- 1101 Sussex Drive, Emporia, VA
- Phone
- (434) 336-0907
- Quality
The Improvement Association Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the organization's community support and caring staff, but some report significant administrative and communication issues that detract from the experience.
- Address
- 490 Liberty Street, Emporia, VA
- Phone
- (434) 634-2490
- Quality
Parents praise the Emporia YMCA Child Care Center for its friendly and professional staff, welcoming environment, and quality programming. The facility is noted as clean with good equipment and community activities. Summer camp and preschool programs receive particular recognition for engaging children.
- Address
- 212 Weaver Avenue, Emporia, VA
- Phone
- (757) 348-9622
- Quality
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Virginia)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
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