16 Child Daycare & Preschools in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Browse all 16 child daycare & preschools in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Harrisonburg
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.
- 1Generations Crossing4.75 score5(15)
3765 Taylor Spring Lane, Harrisonburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children
Parents consistently praise Generations Crossing for compassionate, well-trained staff who provide excellent care and communication. The unique intergenerational program connecting children with seniors is frequently highlighted as a standout feature. Families appreciate the included meals, age-appropriate activities, and strong foundation the center provides for school readiness.
Caring and professional stafffrequent parent communication via appincluded catered meals and snacksintergenerational programs with seniors - 2Tots N Toyland4.54 score4.7(17)
167 Massanetta Springs Road, Harrisonburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children
Parents consistently praise TOTS N TOYLAND for its caring, loving staff and strong child development. Directors Erica and Reina are noted for excellent communication, responsiveness to concerns, and creating a warm, safe environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple parents report their children eagerly attend and show significant growth.
Caring and loving staffstrong communication with parentschild development and academic growthsmooth transitions for new enrollees - 3Cornerstone Church And Ministries4.5 score5(5)
197 Cornerstone Lane, Harrisonburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 29 children
Cornerstone Church and Ministries is a nondenominational Christian facility in Harrisonburg that receives consistent praise from attendees. Parents and visitors highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality programming, and strong sense of community, with many describing it as feeling like family.
welcoming atmospheresound biblical teachingcontemporary worshipexcellent kids program - 4Harrisonburg Baptist Church4.35 score4.6(7)
501 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 18 children
Harrisonburg Baptist Church receives consistently positive feedback, with visitors praising the building's appearance, welcoming atmosphere, and distinctive bell tower. The church staff is noted as helpful and nice, with the convenient downtown location being an additional benefit.
Gorgeous architecture inside and outsidebeautiful bellswelcoming atmospherehelpful staff - 5Westover Preschool4.32 score4.4(20)
305 S. Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Reviews appear to be for Westover Pool, a public swimming facility, rather than Westover Preschool daycare. Parents consistently praise the clean, well-maintained pools with multiple amenities including splash pads, diving boards, and rock climbing walls. Staff receives high marks for friendliness, vigilance, and helpfulness with reservations.
Clean facilitiesaffordable admission and food pricesseparate adult-only poolsplash pad for young children - 6Shiningstar Daycare Center LLC3.63 score3.4(8)
202 Emerson Lane, Harrisonburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Shining Star Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Five-star reviews praise the caring staff, language development support, responsive care, clean facility, and family-owned atmosphere. However, one-star reviews report unprofessional and rude management, safety concerns with playground equipment, inadequate supervision, and poor initial customer service interactions.
Caring and attentive stafflanguage development supportresponsive to parental r
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Highest rated daycares in Harrisonburg based on parent reviews
Generations Crossing
3765 Taylor Spring Lane, Harrisonburg, VA
Parents consistently praise Generations Crossing for compassionate, well-trained staff who provide excellent care and communication. The unique intergenerational program connecting children with seniors is frequently highlighted as a standout feature. Families appreciate the included meals, age-appropriate activities, and strong foundation the center provides for school readiness.
Tots N Toyland
167 Massanetta Springs Road, Harrisonburg, VA
Parents consistently praise TOTS N TOYLAND for its caring, loving staff and strong child development. Directors Erica and Reina are noted for excellent communication, responsiveness to concerns, and creating a warm, safe environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple parents report their children eagerly attend and show significant growth.
Westover Preschool
305 S. Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA
Reviews appear to be for Westover Pool, a public swimming facility, rather than Westover Preschool daycare. Parents consistently praise the clean, well-maintained pools with multiple amenities including splash pads, diving boards, and rock climbing walls. Staff receives high marks for friendliness, vigilance, and helpfulness with reservations.
Young Children'S Program At James Madison University
821 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center
281 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA
Roberta Webb Child Care Center
400 Kelley Street, Harrisonburg, VA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Harrisonburg, Virginia
There are 16 child daycare & preschools in Harrisonburg, Virginia, making up 73% of the 22 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.
When choosing a daycare in Harrisonburg, 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 Harrisonburg
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- Address
- 282 E. Water Street, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 432-7989
- Address
- 821 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 568-6089
- Quality
Parents consistently praise Generations Crossing for compassionate, well-trained staff who provide excellent care and communication. The unique intergenerational program connecting children with seniors is frequently highlighted as a standout feature. Families appreciate the included meals, age-appropriate activities, and strong foundation the center provides for school readiness.
- Address
- 3765 Taylor Spring Lane, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 434-4901
- Address
- 70 South High Street, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 433-7974
- Address
- 281 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 434-5268
- Quality
Parents consistently praise TOTS N TOYLAND for its caring, loving staff and strong child development. Directors Erica and Reina are noted for excellent communication, responsiveness to concerns, and creating a warm, safe environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple parents report their children eagerly attend and show significant growth.
- Address
- 167 Massanetta Springs Road, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 421-4754
- Quality
Reviews appear to be for Westover Pool, a public swimming facility, rather than Westover Preschool daycare. Parents consistently praise the clean, well-maintained pools with multiple amenities including splash pads, diving boards, and rock climbing walls. Staff receives high marks for friendliness, vigilance, and helpfulness with reservations.
- Address
- 305 S. Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 433-9168
- Address
- 400 Kelley Street, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 434-8699
Shining Star Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Five-star reviews praise the caring staff, language development support, responsive care, clean facility, and family-owned atmosphere. However, one-star reviews report unprofessional and rude management, safety concerns with playground equipment, inadequate supervision, and poor initial customer service interactions.
- Address
- 202 Emerson Lane, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 442-7010
- Quality
- Address
- 15 Southgate Court, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 434-3070
- Address
- 1350 Peach Grove Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 432-6111
- Address
- 2226 Rawley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 574-0072
- Quality
Parents consistently praise Minnieland Academy at Harrisonburg as a caring, well-run facility with friendly and dedicated staff. Children are reported to feel welcomed, safe, and engaged in learning activities. Management and teachers are commended for clear communication, attention to concerns, and genuine investment in each child's development.
- Address
- 1941 Evelyn Byrd Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 432-9660
- Quality
- Address
- 1600 College Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 433-4002
- Address
- 620 Simms Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 434-6060
D.E.M.I./Good Shepherd School and Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational activities, and child development support. Most families have enrolled their children for multiple years and report high satisfaction. One negative review cited concerns about enrollment policies regarding government assistance.
- Address
- 991 Chicago Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA
- Phone
- (540) 564-2929
- Quality
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- 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
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