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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Lexington, VA

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Lexington. Average rating: 4.37/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lexington, Virginia at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.37/5
Parent reviews
48
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Lexington has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 48 parent reviews averaging 4.37/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

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.

  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Lexington

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.37avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lexington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
244507
4.37
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lexington (20–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lexington based on parent reviews

Providence III Preschool

5(20)

300 Diamond Street, Lexington, VA

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 attend

Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center

4.2(13)

410 Yellow Brick Road, Lexington, VA

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

3.9(15)

100 Pendleton Place, Lexington, VA

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 curriculum

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Daycare types in Lexington

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1

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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lexington have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.37 stars. Our analysis covers 48 parent reviews.

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.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Lexington

Showing 6 results

Providence III Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 attend
Address
300 Diamond Street, Lexington, VA
Phone
(540) 319-1443
Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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
Address
410 Yellow Brick Road, Lexington, VA
Phone
(540) 463-7344
Quality
Y Learning Center - Waddell Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

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 curriculum
Address
100 Pendleton Place, Lexington, VA
Phone
(540) 464-9622
Earthsong Community School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
227 North Lewis Street, Lexington, VA
Phone
(540) 464-1346
Y Learning Center - Central Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
85 Central Road, Lexington, VA
Phone
(540) 464-9622
Quality
Woods Creek Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2 Dold Place, Lexington, VA
Phone
(540) 463-6461

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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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Lexington have an average Google rating of 4.37 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.