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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Franklin, VA

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Franklin. Average rating: 3.84/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Franklin, Virginia at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
3.84/5
Parent reviews
42
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Franklin has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 42 parent reviews averaging 3.84/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Franklin

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
    Rock Church Of Franklin
    4.62 score
    4.9(11)

    130 Lakeview Road, Franklin, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 27 children

    Rock Church of Franklin is a religious facility in Franklin, Virginia with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Parents praise it as a welcoming, faith-centered environment where children are treated with care and love. Reviews highlight the church's spiritual atmosphere, caring staff, and strong sense of community.

    Children treated like familycaring and loving staffstrong faith-based environmentwelcoming atmosphere
  2. 2
    Texie Camp Marks Children'S Center
    4.23 score
    4.4(7)

    700 Campbell Ave., Franklin, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Parents consistently praise the center for quality care, credentialed teachers, small class sizes, and structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, indicating strong satisfaction. One parent expressed concern about review removal.

    Credentialed and knowledgeable teacherssmall class sizes for infants/toddlersstructured curriculum with learning focussafe environment
  3. 3
    Ymca School Age Child Care At James L. Camp
    3.68 score
    3.6(19)

    300 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    This YMCA facility in Franklin is highly regarded by community members for its welcoming staff, diverse amenities, and family-oriented atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise the friendliness and helpfulness of all staff members. The facility serves the broader community as a gym and wellness center rather than functioning primarily as a school-age childcare program.

    Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming atmospherefamily-oriented environmentvariety of equipment

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Franklin

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.58avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Franklin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
238516
3.84
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Franklin (26–100 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 Franklin based on parent reviews

Texie Camp Marks Children'S Center

4.4(7)

700 Campbell Ave., Franklin, VA

Parents consistently praise the center for quality care, credentialed teachers, small class sizes, and structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, indicating strong satisfaction. One parent expressed concern about review removal.

Credentialed and knowledgeable teacherssmall class sizes for infants/toddlersstructured curriculum with learning focus

Gingerbread House Day Care Center

4(2)

305 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA

One parent who attended the center as a child reports high satisfaction with the personalized care and stability for their own child. In contrast, another parent criticizes the facility for alleged neglect, safety hazards, and unprofessional staff behavior.

personalized carestability for long-term attendeesaffectionate staff

Ymca School Age Child Care At James L. Camp

3.6(19)

300 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA

This YMCA facility in Franklin is highly regarded by community members for its welcoming staff, diverse amenities, and family-oriented atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise the friendliness and helpfulness of all staff members. The facility serves the broader community as a gym and wellness center rather than functioning primarily as a school-age childcare program.

Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming atmospherefamily-oriented environment

Unique Little Hands II

2.3(3)

179 Commerce Park Road, Franklin, VA

One parent reports satisfaction with the pricing, staff, and facilities after two years, while another criticizes strict late pickup policies and restrictive dress codes. A third reviewer notes that full tuition is charged regardless of attendance frequency or daily duration.

competitive pricepositive staff interactionsgood facilities

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Daycare types in Franklin

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Franklin, Virginia

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Franklin, Virginia, making up 67% of the 6 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 Franklin have an average rating of 3.84 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 42 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Franklin, 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 Franklin

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Texie Camp Marks Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the center for quality care, credentialed teachers, small class sizes, and structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, indicating strong satisfaction. One parent expressed concern about review removal.

Credentialed and knowledgeable teacherssmall class sizes for infants/toddlersstructured curriculum with learning focus
Address
700 Campbell Ave., Franklin, VA
Phone
(804) 562-6806
Quality
Gingerbread House Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent who attended the center as a child reports high satisfaction with the personalized care and stability for their own child. In contrast, another parent criticizes the facility for alleged neglect, safety hazards, and unprofessional staff behavior.

personalized carestability for long-term attendeesaffectionate staff
Address
305 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA
Phone
(757) 569-8658
Quality
Ymca School Age Child Care At James L. Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

This YMCA facility in Franklin is highly regarded by community members for its welcoming staff, diverse amenities, and family-oriented atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise the friendliness and helpfulness of all staff members. The facility serves the broader community as a gym and wellness center rather than functioning primarily as a school-age childcare program.

Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming atmospherefamily-oriented environment
Address
300 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA
Phone
(757) 562-3491
Unique Little Hands II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports satisfaction with the pricing, staff, and facilities after two years, while another criticizes strict late pickup policies and restrictive dress codes. A third reviewer notes that full tuition is charged regardless of attendance frequency or daily duration.

competitive pricepositive staff interactionsgood facilities
Address
179 Commerce Park Road, Franklin, VA
Phone
(757) 304-5811
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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Franklin, Virginia, out of 6 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 Franklin have an average Google rating of 3.84 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Franklin, 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
Franklin offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Franklin for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Franklin 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.