How do I choose the right daycare in Lexington?

When choosing a daycare in Lexington, 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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Lexington, Virginia (6 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Lexington?

Lexington offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities Headstart Programs — 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.

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 Lexington for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lexington

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.

Providence III Preschool

4.8 score

5(20)

300 Diamond Street, Lexington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 27 children

Providence III Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental progress and growth observed in their children.

Caring and professional staffwelcoming environmentchildren excited to attenddevelopmental progress

Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center

4.14 score

4.2(13)

410 Yellow Brick Road, Lexington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children

Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center in Lexington receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, praising the caring and attentive staff, quality education, and safe nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong communication through daily updates and photos.

Caring and attentive teachers and administrative staffquality education and enriching activitiessafe and

Y Learning Center - Waddell Elementary School

3.93 score

3.9(15)

100 Pendleton Place, Lexington, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

Parents consistently praise Y Learning Center's Early Learning Center for its caring, dedicated staff and clean, safe facility. The center emphasizes early childhood education through engaging activities and maintains excellent communication with families. Multiple reviewers note significant developmental progress in their children and describe the staff as family-like in their commitment.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitystrong early learning curriculumexcellent communication from director

Child Daycare & Preschools in Lexington, Virginia

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Lexington, Virginia, making up 86% of the 7 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 Lexington, 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 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lexington, Virginia, out of 7 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 Lexington, 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

Lexington offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
Headstart Programs — 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 Lexington for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Lexington 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.

6 Child Daycare & Preschools in Lexington, Virginia

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lexington

Top Rated

Providence III Preschool

Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center

Y Learning Center - Waddell Elementary School

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Daycare types in Lexington