How do I choose the right daycare in Henrico?

When choosing a daycare in Henrico, 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

What types of daycare are available in Henrico?

Henrico offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities Church Daycare — 8 facilities Before or After School 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.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Henrico, Virginia (15 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Virginia?

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 Henrico for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Henrico

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.

A Child'S Place Preschool & Child Care Centers-Ridgefield Campus

4.8 score

5(20)

11155 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children

A Child's Place Preschool & Child Care Centers-Ridgefield Campus in Henrico, Virginia receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews award 5-star ratings, with parents praising the warm, nurturing environment, caring and attentive staff, and strong relationships between teachers and children. Parents report their children enjoy attending and make significant academic and social progress.

Warm and welcoming environmentcaring and attentive staffsafe and nurturing spaceknowledgeable teachers

Elohim Christian Outreach Center

4.65 score

4.9(13)

2696 Williamsburg Road, Henrico, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 95 children

Reviews praise the welcoming and sincere community at this religious facility. Members consistently highlight the family-like atmosphere, supportive leadership, and quality of worship services.

Welcoming environmentstrong sense of communitygenuine and sincere staffpastoral leadership

Visions Child Development Center

4.61 score

4.8(16)

1121 Gaskins Road, Henrico, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 131 children

Parents consistently praise New Heights Academy for its warm, family-like environment and attentive staff led by owner Lorraine and co-owner Ryan. Children show strong development in academics, social skills, and language learning, with parents appreciating the clean facilities, regular communication via the Brightwheel app, and flexibility with scheduling. All reviewers express high satisfaction and confidence in the quality of care provided.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented environmentstrong child development outcomeslanguage immersion (Spanish)

Robots And Mud Pies Preschool

4.58 score

5(7)

2517 Grenoble Road, Henrico, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children

Parents consistently praise Robots and Mud Pies for its warm, nurturing environment and play-based Reggio Emilia approach to learning. Teachers are described as kind, patient, and experienced, fostering children's creativity, independence, and social-emotional growth. Children reportedly transition to kindergarten well-prepared and eager to attend.

Kind and consistent staffplay-based learningchild-driven curriculumstrong emotional and social development

Anointed New Life Baptist Church

4.58 score

4.9(9)

1616 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

This facility appears to be a religious church rather than a daycare center. All reviews focus on church services, pastoral leadership, and spiritual community rather than childcare services. No substantive daycare-related feedback is available.

Strong sense of community and family atmospherewelcoming environmentrespected pastoral leadership

Precious Tulip Child Care & Learning Center

4.58 score

4.9(9)

8723 Shrader Road, Henrico, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

Parents consistently praise Precious Tulip Child Care & Learning Center for its caring, dedicated staff and safe, clean environment. Children show academic and social improvement while enjoying diverse activities including field trips, arts & crafts, coding, swimming lessons, and outdoor play. The center offers convenient transportation to schools and extended care options.

Caring and dedicated staffclean and well-organized facilitydiverse learning activities (arts & craftscoding

Three Chopt Presbyterian Church

4.56 score

4.8(12)

9315 Three Chopt Road, Henrico, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 86 children

Three Chopt Presbyterian Church in Henrico, Virginia is highly regarded as a welcoming community space that hosts various programs including boy scouts, career development initiatives, and social services. Reviewers consistently praise the kind and helpful staff, well-maintained facilities, and the church's generous community outreach efforts.

welcoming atmospherekind and helpful staffwell-maintained building and groundsactive community outreach programs

New Bridge Baptist Church-Nine Mile Road

4.44 score

4.6(14)

5807 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 90 children

New Bridge Baptist Church in Henrico, Virginia operates a religious facility daycare with an excellent 4.6/5 Google rating. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality worship services, and community focus. The facility offers pre-K programs with activities like theatrical productions.

welcoming congregationstrong preaching and teachingcommunity-focusedgood southern hospitality

Tee Care 4 U Academy LLC

4.38 score

4.5(16)

6029 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children

Tee Care 4 U Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, trustworthy staff and clean facility. Parents report their children experience significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and behavior while feeling safe and valued. The daycare is described as family-oriented and professionally managed by owner Mrs. Tee.

Patient and nurturing staffclean facilityacademic development (ABCscolors

The Playhouse Academy LLC

4.36 score

4.5(13)

8300 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

The Playhouse Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, family-oriented environment, excellent communication through the Bright Wheel app, and staff who genuinely engage with and love the children.

Welcoming and loving staffconsistent care across age groupsdaily photo/activity updates via Bright Wheel appclean facilities

Child Daycare & Preschools in Henrico, Virginia

There are 15 child daycare & preschools in Henrico, Virginia, making up 63% of the 24 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 Henrico, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 15 child daycare & preschools daycares in Henrico, Virginia, out of 24 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Henrico, 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

Henrico offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
Church Daycare — 8 facilities
Before or After School 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 Henrico for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Henrico 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.

15 Child Daycare & Preschools in Henrico, Virginia

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Henrico

Top Rated

A Child'S Place Preschool & Child Care Centers-Ridgefield Campus

Visions Child Development Center

Robots And Mud Pies Preschool

Precious Tulip Child Care & Learning Center

Tee Care 4 U Academy LLC

The Playhouse Academy LLC

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