
Browse all 48 child daycare & preschools in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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 Town Centre Blvd, Suite 5350, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Wiggle Worms is a highly-rated hourly childcare center in Fredericksburg that parents praise for its caring staff, affordable pricing, and creative daily activities. Children show significant developmental growth in speech, social skills, and cognitive abilities. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and flexibility of the center.
56 Mcwhirt Loop, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Cornerstone Baptist Church as a religious facility, not for a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's biblical teaching, welcoming atmosphere, and pastoral leadership under Pastor Chris Brown. Parents appreciate the warm community and meaningful worship experience.
1009 Stafford Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children
These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for Saint Mary Parish Church. The reviews consistently praise the parish's spiritual community, priests, and worship experience with no comments about the daycare center's educational services, staff, or child care quality.
1 Westmoreland Drive, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 193 children
Ferry Farm Baptist Church is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming religious community with strong children's ministries and engaging worship services. Parents appreciate the friendly atmosphere, caring staff, and age-appropriate programming. One parent noted concerns about cleaning and communication, though they expressed overall satisfaction.
810 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children
Fredericksburg Preschool is a parent-run cooperative preschool with perfect 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the play-based learning approach, loving teachers, strong community atmosphere, and opportunities for parental involvement in classroom activities.
115 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 184 children
Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Leeland Station for its clean, secure facility, caring and dedicated staff, and engaging educational programs. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and excited to attend daily, with strong developmental progress and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate open communication, personalized instruction, and the family-like atmosphere created by the school.
905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
St. George's Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg receives consistently high praise for its welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the church's active outreach programs, community support services, and genuine care for members and those in need. Visitors appreciate the peaceful worship experience, lack of pressure, and acceptance of people from all backgrounds and beliefs.
4105 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 102 children
These reviews are for a church, not a daycare facility. Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia receives consistently high ratings (5/5) for its welcoming community, biblical teaching, quality music, and children's programs. Reviewers praise the genuine fellowship and pastoral staff.
1400 Central Park Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
LIFEPOINT CHURCH is a large, welcoming religious facility in Fredericksburg with consistently positive reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents praise the warm community atmosphere, powerful worship services, and spiritual growth opportunities for families of all ages.
6823 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children
Mount Hope Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia receives consistently positive reviews, though the reviews appear to focus on church services rather than daycare operations. Attendees praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging sermons, and quality music and performance programs.
Highest rated daycares in Fredericksburg based on parent reviews
1 Town Centre Blvd, Suite 5350, Fredericksburg, VA
Wiggle Worms is a highly-rated hourly childcare center in Fredericksburg that parents praise for its caring staff, affordable pricing, and creative daily activities. Children show significant developmental growth in speech, social skills, and cognitive abilities. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and flexibility of the center.
1009 Stafford Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA
These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for Saint Mary Parish Church. The reviews consistently praise the parish's spiritual community, priests, and worship experience with no comments about the daycare center's educational services, staff, or child care quality.
810 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg Preschool is a parent-run cooperative preschool with perfect 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the play-based learning approach, loving teachers, strong community atmosphere, and opportunities for parental involvement in classroom activities.
115 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Leeland Station for its clean, secure facility, caring and dedicated staff, and engaging educational programs. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and excited to attend daily, with strong developmental progress and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate open communication, personalized instruction, and the family-like atmosphere created by the school.
10606 Benchmark Road, Fredericksburg, VA
These reviews appear to be for a church, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's biblical teaching, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual experience, but do not contain any information about childcare services, facilities, or staff qualifications relevant to evaluating a daycare.
9807 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA
Growing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong academic curriculum, and welcoming family-like atmosphere that keeps children engaged and excited to attend.
There are 48 child daycare & preschools in Fredericksburg, Virginia, making up 70% of the 69 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.
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Fredericksburg Preschool is a parent-run cooperative preschool with perfect 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the play-based learning approach, loving teachers, strong community atmosphere, and opportunities for parental involvement in classroom activities.
Wiggle Worms is a highly-rated hourly childcare center in Fredericksburg that parents praise for its caring staff, affordable pricing, and creative daily activities. Children show significant developmental growth in speech, social skills, and cognitive abilities. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and flexibility of the center.
These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for Saint Mary Parish Church. The reviews consistently praise the parish's spiritual community, priests, and worship experience with no comments about the daycare center's educational services, staff, or child care quality.
Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Leeland Station for its clean, secure facility, caring and dedicated staff, and engaging educational programs. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and excited to attend daily, with strong developmental progress and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate open communication, personalized instruction, and the family-like atmosphere created by the school.
Bright Beginnings Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong leadership. However, one reviewer raised concerns about staff awareness in the toddler room and inconsistent enforcement of illness policies.
These reviews appear to be for a church, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's biblical teaching, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual experience, but do not contain any information about childcare services, facilities, or staff qualifications relevant to evaluating a daycare.
Growing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong academic curriculum, and welcoming family-like atmosphere that keeps children engaged and excited to attend.
Parents consistently praise Fredericksburg Children's Academy for its caring, engaged staff and quality educational curriculum. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable learning progress. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents, clean facilities, and a welcoming environment for all ages from infants through kindergarten.
Parents consistently praise Minnieland Academy at the Castle for its dedicated, compassionate leadership and staff who provide attentive, personalized care in a clean, organized environment. The facility excels at facilitating smooth transitions, maintaining strong parent communication, and creating a family-like atmosphere. One parent withdrew due to communication gaps in the app and renewed separation anxiety, but this was an isolated concern.
Learn 'n Play receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, strong child development outcomes, and positive learning environment. Parents report high satisfaction with communication, cleanliness, and their children's enthusiasm for attending.
The Little Academy in Fredericksburg receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, strong educational curriculum, and positive child development. Nearly all reviewers recommend the center and highlight excellent communication, engaging activities, and successful kindergarten preparation. One parent reported concerns about bathroom accessibility and billing practices during a brief one-week enrollment.
Parents consistently praise Hazelwild Country Day School as an exceptional preschool and daycare set on a farm property in Fredericksburg. They highlight the dedicated staff, unique nature-based learning environment with animals and outdoor activities, and strong academic development of their children. Multiple parents report their children are ahead academically and eager to attend, with some planning to continue through kindergarten.
Parents overwhelmingly praise Callahan Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and structured learning environment. Multiple families have stayed enrolled for years, citing the home-like feel, individual attention to children's needs, and professional management. The facility has recently undergone improvements and maintains strong communication with parents.
Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Stafford Lakes for providing exceptional, nurturing care with highly dedicated and warm staff. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially in a safe, clean environment with engaging activities and strong parent communication. The center has maintained high satisfaction across multiple age groups and years of operation.
Kid's Station Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviewers praise staff professionalism, cleanliness, educational activities, and communication, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including inappropriate child dismissals, staff disorganization, health/hygiene issues, and unresponsive management.
Tiny Toes Creative Learning Center in Fredericksburg receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring, engaged staff who treat children individually, a clean facility, strong educational curriculum including language instruction, and excellent communication with parents. Multiple families report their children are eager to attend and have formed long-term bonds with teachers.
Lighthouse Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents and students who praise the Montessori-style education, caring staff, and Christian values. Multiple families report their children thriving academically and emotionally over many years of attendance. Parents highlight individualized learning, small class sizes, and a safe, family-like environment as key strengths.
The Goddard School of Fredericksburg receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong academic preparation, low teacher turnover, and nurturing environment that makes children excited to attend.
Parents consistently praise Children of America Deacon Road for its warm, family-oriented environment and caring staff. The center is particularly noted for strong management under Audre and Raven W, with multiple teachers receiving individual recognition for their dedication to children's learning and well-being. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and appreciate the communication and individualized attention provided.
Dawning Point Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, caring staff who create a family-like atmosphere, support child development, and help children transition smoothly into group settings. Multiple parents credit specific teachers for their advocacy, patience, and genuine investment in their children's growth and well-being.
Creative Childcare Center in Fredericksburg receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews, with a perfect 5/5 rating. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, engaging activities, and supportive communication. Multiple parents report transferring from other centers and being very satisfied with their decision.
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