
Browse all 72 child daycare & preschools in Norfolk, 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.
7808 Wildwood Drive, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children
Parents consistently praise Wildwood Academy (note: reviews mention Wildwood Academy, not the listed center name) for warm, patient staff who are genuinely invested in children's development. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive changes in children's learning, behavior, and confidence, along with affordable pricing and excellent parent communication.
1132 Pickett Road, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Blue Ribbon Results Academy for exceptional academic growth, caring staff, and a brain-based curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten and beyond. Teachers are consistently described as attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The school maintains strong parent communication and creates a family-like environment.
934 & 1000 West Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
Note: These reviews are for Mount Pleasant Baptist Church as a place of worship, not as a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise Pastor Davis's sermons, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual experience. The church has maintained a strong congregation for many years with high satisfaction.
820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children
First Presbyterian Church operates a highly-regarded Pre-K program within their church facility in Norfolk. Parents praise the program for fostering strong social and early academic skills while emphasizing compassion and self-awareness. The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and integration with the broader church community.
2901 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 157 children
Calvin Presbyterian Church in Norfolk is highly rated by parents and community members who praise it as a warm, welcoming facility with caring staff. The preschool program receives consistent positive feedback from families whose children have attended. The facility is noted for its strong church community, quality worship services, and genuine care extended to families.
5329 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, A & B, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
Parents consistently praise THE ACADEMY OF LEARNING L.L.C. for its focus on educational development and child care quality. Staff members are described as caring, professional, and attentive to individual needs, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviews highlight the facility's organization, cleanliness, and ability to prepare children well for kindergarten.
2932 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Global Engineers Academy receives consistently high praise from parents and family members. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, particularly in speech, social skills, and academic learning. The facility is noted for its clean environment, attentive staff, curriculum-based approach, and regular photo/video updates to parents.
6901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Royster Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Virginia, not for Mustard Seed Child Care Center. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for analysis.
1129 West Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 90 children
Parents consistently praise the YMCA School-Age Child Care program for its warm, attentive staff who create a safe and secure environment. Children are engaged through structured activities, homework help, and play, with staff showing genuine care and attention to individual needs. Parents report their children are excited to attend and appreciate the convenience and quality of care.
5523 Pebble Lane, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Parents consistently praise the YMCA School Age Child Care program for its warm, attentive staff who create a safe and welcoming environment. Children are excited to attend and feel secure with consistent routines and activities. The program is valued for engaging care, homework help, and making parenting more manageable.
Highest rated daycares in Norfolk based on parent reviews
7808 Wildwood Drive, Norfolk, VA
Parents consistently praise Wildwood Academy (note: reviews mention Wildwood Academy, not the listed center name) for warm, patient staff who are genuinely invested in children's development. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive changes in children's learning, behavior, and confidence, along with affordable pricing and excellent parent communication.
1132 Pickett Road, Norfolk, VA
Parents overwhelmingly praise Blue Ribbon Results Academy for exceptional academic growth, caring staff, and a brain-based curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten and beyond. Teachers are consistently described as attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The school maintains strong parent communication and creates a family-like environment.
820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA
First Presbyterian Church operates a highly-regarded Pre-K program within their church facility in Norfolk. Parents praise the program for fostering strong social and early academic skills while emphasizing compassion and self-awareness. The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and integration with the broader church community.
5329 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, A & B, Norfolk, VA
Parents consistently praise THE ACADEMY OF LEARNING L.L.C. for its focus on educational development and child care quality. Staff members are described as caring, professional, and attentive to individual needs, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviews highlight the facility's organization, cleanliness, and ability to prepare children well for kindergarten.
2932 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA
Global Engineers Academy receives consistently high praise from parents and family members. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, particularly in speech, social skills, and academic learning. The facility is noted for its clean environment, attentive staff, curriculum-based approach, and regular photo/video updates to parents.
6901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Royster Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Virginia, not for Mustard Seed Child Care Center. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for analysis.
There are 72 child daycare & preschools in Norfolk, Virginia, making up 68% of the 106 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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Parents consistently praise Wildwood Academy (note: reviews mention Wildwood Academy, not the listed center name) for warm, patient staff who are genuinely invested in children's development. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive changes in children's learning, behavior, and confidence, along with affordable pricing and excellent parent communication.
Parents consistently praise THE ACADEMY OF LEARNING L.L.C. for its focus on educational development and child care quality. Staff members are described as caring, professional, and attentive to individual needs, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviews highlight the facility's organization, cleanliness, and ability to prepare children well for kindergarten.
Loch Meadow Kindergarten receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and individualized attention to each child's needs. Parents highlight the caring and experienced teachers, emphasis on creativity and independence, and strong communication. Multiple families report their children were happy to attend and experienced significant growth during their time at the school.
Parents overwhelmingly praise Blue Ribbon Results Academy for exceptional academic growth, caring staff, and a brain-based curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten and beyond. Teachers are consistently described as attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The school maintains strong parent communication and creates a family-like environment.
Global Engineers Academy receives consistently high praise from parents and family members. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, particularly in speech, social skills, and academic learning. The facility is noted for its clean environment, attentive staff, curriculum-based approach, and regular photo/video updates to parents.
First Presbyterian Church operates a highly-regarded Pre-K program within their church facility in Norfolk. Parents praise the program for fostering strong social and early academic skills while emphasizing compassion and self-awareness. The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and integration with the broader church community.
Barbara's Childcare Center in Norfolk receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff for treating children and families with genuine care and warmth. Parents highlight affordable part-time options, extended hours, academic learning opportunities, and a family-like environment. One negative review raised a safety concern about a vehicle advertising the business.
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Royster Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Virginia, not for Mustard Seed Child Care Center. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for analysis.
Parents consistently praise the YMCA School Age Child Care program for its warm, attentive staff who create a safe and welcoming environment. Children are excited to attend and feel secure with consistent routines and activities. The program is valued for engaging care, homework help, and making parenting more manageable.
Barbara's Childcare Center 2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, family-like treatment of children, affordable part-time options, and learning opportunities. Parents report their children love attending and feel safe and happy. One parent raised a safety concern about a vehicle advertising the business running a stop sign.
Tender Loving Early Learning Childcare in Norfolk, Virginia receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the center's strong educational curriculum (STEM, social-emotional development), qualified and nurturing staff, and ability to support children with special needs. Parents report their children make significant developmental progress and appreciate the regular communication and welcoming environment.
Groomed for Greatness Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's warmth, educational quality, and child development outcomes. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about management responsiveness, child safety incidents, cleanliness standards, and handling of custody documentation.
Tender Loving Early Learning Childcare receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, qualified staff and educational focus. Parents report strong developmental progress in academic skills, social-emotional growth, and behavioral development, with particular appreciation for individualized support including special needs accommodation and speech therapy integration.
Ocean Learning Center in Norfolk, Virginia receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented facility. Parents highlight the exceptional dedication of owner Mrs. Miller and her staff, who go beyond typical daycare duties to support families. Multiple long-term families and alumni express deep gratitude and lasting positive memories from their time at the center.
My Joy Learning Center in Norfolk receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the staff's dedication, safe and clean environment, and comprehensive care including meals and field trips. Parents report their children develop academically and socially, with many noting significant improvements in behavior and communication after enrolling.
Brilliant Beginnings Learning Center II receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, staff dedication, and developmental activities. Parents report smooth transitions for new students, responsive communication about incidents, and children who are excited to attend and learn. The center is noted as welcoming, well-organized, and reasonably priced.
Grandy Village Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its knowledgeable and compassionate staff, safe environment, and well-organized, age-appropriate learning activities. Parents highlight the facility's welcoming atmosphere, security measures, and ability to accommodate children with diverse needs, including autism. The center is described as a positive learning environment where children develop academically and socially.
Light Years Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, educational approach, and their children's visible happiness and development. Multiple parents report feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care.
Parents praise the YMCA's childcare staff, particularly Miss Anne and Miss Megan, for providing educational activities and attentive care. The facility offers excellent summer camp options with extended hours (6:30 AM - 6 PM) at good value. Overall satisfaction is very high with positive comments about staff friendliness and facility cleanliness.
Parents praise the YMCA School Age Child Care for its clean, well-maintained facility and exceptionally friendly, helpful staff who go above and beyond. The childcare area offers good visibility and supervision, allowing parents to enjoy the extensive gym amenities with confidence. Overall experience is highly positive with reasonable pricing and diverse activities.
Tia's Precious Love Childcare Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, cleanliness, and accommodations, though one negative review describes poor management, facility maintenance issues, and unprofessional staff behavior at what appears to be a different location or franchise.
Building Blocks Preschool receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, individual attention to each child, and balanced approach to learning and play. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, secure facility, and responsive communication as key strengths. The center is particularly noted for its ability to support children with varying needs, including special needs, and for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care.
The New E3 School receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the quality of teaching, caring staff, and developmental focus, but several report frustration with an extremely long waitlist and poor communication after paying a $100 enrollment fee.
Colonial Day School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, nurturing staff led by Ms. Ann, strong curriculum with measurable learning outcomes, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, develop strong communication and social skills, and form meaningful bonds with teachers. The facility is noted for affordability, cleanliness, and flexibility.
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