28 Child Daycare & Preschools in Portsmouth, Virginia
Browse all 28 child daycare & preschools in Portsmouth, Virginia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Portsmouth
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.
- 1Grove Church4.56 score4.7(20)
6006 Churchland Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 69 children
Grove Church is a religious facility in Portsmouth, Virginia with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the church's spiritual teachings, welcoming community, and pastor. All reviews focus on the worship experience and spiritual guidance rather than daycare services.
Spiritual nourishmentwelcoming congregationanointed pastorlife-applicable teachings - 2Hope Charitable Services4.53 score4.9(7)
3701 Clifford Street, Portsmouth, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
HOPE Charitable Services is a religious facility in Portsmouth that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the spiritual atmosphere, supportive staff, and community service focus. Reviews emphasize the friendly and helpful nature of the people working there.
spiritual environmentsupportive staffcommunity servicefriendly people - 3Thomas B. Hargrave Educational Center4.52 score4.7(14)
801 Tazewell Street, Portsmouth, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Thomas B. Hargrave Educational Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the director Ms. Joy's compassionate leadership, professional and engaging staff, strong educational curriculum, and safe, clean facilities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and come home excited about what they've learned each day.
Professional and caring staffDirector Ms. Joy's dedication and involvementStrong educational curriculum with daily learningSafe and clean environment - 4Sweethaven Baptist Church4.5 score5(5)
5000 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Reviews describe Sweethaven Baptist Church as a welcoming place of worship with a friendly and supportive congregation. Parents highlight the church's traditional Baptist values and spiritual community. Note: Available reviews focus on the church itself rather than daycare services specifically.
Friendly congregationwonderful pastorstrong church communityspiritual environment - 5Central Baptist Church - Portsmouth4.47 score4.6(18)
1200 Hodges Ferry Road, Portsmouth, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
Central Baptist Church in Portsmouth receives unanimous positive feedback from reviewers. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, kind staff, and strong community feel. The facility is noted for quality Bible teaching, good children's programs (VBS and Awana), and a warm, family-oriented environment.
Welcoming atmospherekind and friendly staffstrong sense of communitygood Bible teaching - 6Court Street Baptist Church4.47 score4.8(7)
447 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 160 children
These reviews describe Court Street Baptist Church as a historic religious facility in downtown Portsmouth, Virginia, rather than evaluations of its daycare services. Reviewers praise the building's architectural beauty, stained glass windows, and welcoming congregation.
Historic significancebeautiful architectureexceptional stained glass windowsfriendly and welcoming members - 7Simonsdale Presbyterian Church4.45 score4.9(5)
5016 Vick Street, Portsmouth, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 56 children
Parents praise Simonsdale Presbyterian Church's preschool and daycare for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. The facility is noted for its small-town feel, loving teachers, and strong community environment. Families appreciate the church's programs and report positive long-term experiences.
Friendly and welcoming staffwonderful teacherssmall hometown feelloving environment - 8Effingham Street Family Ymca4.4 score4.5(20)
1013 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children
The Effingham Street Family YMCA in Portsmouth receives consistently high praise from members. Reviews highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, quality fitness instruction, and exceptional staff who treat members like family. Parents specifically praise the youth programs and childcare services, noting their child has become more confident and built friendships.
Friendly and welcoming staffknowledgeable fitness instructors (especially Deborah Clark and Tamika - 9Abby'S Ark Early Learning Center4.33 score4.6(6)
601 Washington Street, Portsmouth, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Parents consistently praise Abby's Ark for its caring, committed staff and strong educational programs. The facility is noted for its spacious grounds, small class sizes with favorable teacher-to-student ratios, and diverse activities including soccer, music, and field trips. Multiple reviewers report long-term positive experiences and recommend the center highly.
Small class sizeslow teacher-to-student ratioscaring and experienced staffspacious playground - 10Ymca Child Care At Portsmouth Ymca4.32 score4.4(20)
4900 High Street West, Portsmouth, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 250 children
Parents consistently praise the Portsmouth YMCA for its welcoming environment, excellent staff, and quality fitness classes and youth programs. Multiple reviewers highlight the instructors, particularly Marco, and note the facility's cleanliness, variety of equipment, and positive community atmosphere. The facility is commended for responsive management and customer service.
Excellent instructors (especially Marco and Emma)welcoming and caring staffclean facilityvariety of exercise equipment and classes
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Highest rated daycares in Portsmouth based on parent reviews
Thomas B. Hargrave Educational Center
801 Tazewell Street, Portsmouth, VA
Thomas B. Hargrave Educational Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the director Ms. Joy's compassionate leadership, professional and engaging staff, strong educational curriculum, and safe, clean facilities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and come home excited about what they've learned each day.
Sweethaven Baptist Church
5000 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, VA
Reviews describe Sweethaven Baptist Church as a welcoming place of worship with a friendly and supportive congregation. Parents highlight the church's traditional Baptist values and spiritual community. Note: Available reviews focus on the church itself rather than daycare services specifically.
Effingham Street Family Ymca
1013 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA
The Effingham Street Family YMCA in Portsmouth receives consistently high praise from members. Reviews highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, quality fitness instruction, and exceptional staff who treat members like family. Parents specifically praise the youth programs and childcare services, noting their child has become more confident and built friendships.
Lil Rascals Preschool And Daycare
5960 Churchland Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA
Gentle Touch Learning Center LLC
3621 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA
Abby'S Ark Early Learning Center
601 Washington Street, Portsmouth, VA
Parents consistently praise Abby's Ark for its caring, committed staff and strong educational programs. The facility is noted for its spacious grounds, small class sizes with favorable teacher-to-student ratios, and diverse activities including soccer, music, and field trips. Multiple reviewers report long-term positive experiences and recommend the center highly.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Portsmouth, Virginia
There are 28 child daycare & preschools in Portsmouth, Virginia, making up 57% of the 49 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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth
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- Address
- 5960 Churchland Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 484-7735
Reviews describe Sweethaven Baptist Church as a welcoming place of worship with a friendly and supportive congregation. Parents highlight the church's traditional Baptist values and spiritual community. Note: Available reviews focus on the church itself rather than daycare services specifically.
- Address
- 5000 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 484-4067
- Address
- 3500 King Street, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 399-1920
- Address
- 3621 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 399-5437
- Quality
Thomas B. Hargrave Educational Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the director Ms. Joy's compassionate leadership, professional and engaging staff, strong educational curriculum, and safe, clean facilities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and come home excited about what they've learned each day.
- Address
- 801 Tazewell Street, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 485-9499
- Quality
Parents consistently praise Abby's Ark for its caring, committed staff and strong educational programs. The facility is noted for its spacious grounds, small class sizes with favorable teacher-to-student ratios, and diverse activities including soccer, music, and field trips. Multiple reviewers report long-term positive experiences and recommend the center highly.
- Address
- 601 Washington Street, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 393-5818
Peter Pan Kindergarten receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and strong child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about owner accountability, facility cleanliness issues, and inappropriate content exposure.
- Address
- 609 City Park Ave., Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 488-2167
- Quality
The Effingham Street Family YMCA in Portsmouth receives consistently high praise from members. Reviews highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, quality fitness instruction, and exceptional staff who treat members like family. Parents specifically praise the youth programs and childcare services, noting their child has become more confident and built friendships.
- Address
- 1013 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 399-5511
Creative Learners Ed. Center in Portsmouth receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the quality of care, educational preparation, and staff relationships. However, one parent raised serious concerns about video access policies, communication, strict late fees, closure charges, staff conduct, and classroom management.
- Address
- 3200 Victory Blvd, 3204 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 485-0234
- Quality
Parents consistently praise the Portsmouth YMCA for its welcoming environment, excellent staff, and quality fitness classes and youth programs. Multiple reviewers highlight the instructors, particularly Marco, and note the facility's cleanliness, variety of equipment, and positive community atmosphere. The facility is commended for responsive management and customer service.
- Address
- 4900 High Street West, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 483-9622
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Cavalier Manor Center is a recreation facility in Portsmouth that parents appreciate for its clean amenities, friendly staff, and variety of activities including swimming, basketball, and gym equipment. The Head Start program and renovations are well-received, though some operational and maintenance issues have been noted.
- Address
- 1218 Cavalier Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 246-9170
- Quality
Small Voices Academy receives consistent 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and safe environment. Parents highlight the directors Mr. and Mrs. Knowles for their dedication and professionalism, along with strong communication and daily updates. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over several years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.
- Address
- 5760 Churchland Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 484-7888
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JumpStart Creative CDC receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff's dedication, nurturing environment, and support for child development across all ages including special needs. However, a minority of recent reviews express serious concerns about the owner's unprofessional conduct, rudeness, and lack of conflict resolution with parents.
- Address
- 915 High Street, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 393-5902
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- Address
- 4811 High St., Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 484-7229
Parents consistently praise JUMP'N JELLYBEANS DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER for its caring, professional staff and enriching educational activities. Multiple families report positive developmental changes in their children, including increased socialization and confidence. The owner and director are noted for being accommodating and responsive to parent concerns.
- Address
- 805 Rodman Avenue, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 393-5867
Tinker Bell Day Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the structured curriculum, caring staff, clean facility, and family-like environment. However, four parents report serious concerns including staff verbally berating children, dismissing a child with autism after less than one day, and unprofessional communication with parents.
- Address
- 21 Mohican Drive 300 Cherokee Road, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 488-6174
- Address
- 1400 Camden Avenue, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 397-3097
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- Address
- 1000 County Street, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 399-7374
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- 2301 Oregon Ave, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 488-6744
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- Address
- 3300 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 484-6776
La Petite Academy #7139 in Portsmouth, Virginia receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children have thrived developmentally, feel comfortable, and genuinely enjoy attending. The facility offers flexible scheduling, comprehensive supplies, live classroom streaming, and a well-balanced curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten.
- Address
- 3903 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 483-4325
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Churchland Kindercare #1348 receives consistently high praise from parents, who commend the caring and experienced staff, clean facilities, and strong educational programs. Parents highlight excellent communication through photos, videos, and apps, as well as the family-like atmosphere and individual attention given to children's development.
- Address
- 6025 Churchland Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 484-9377
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- Address
- 1201 Cherokee Rd., Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 714-9878
- Address
- 6219 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 966-2572
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- Address
- 18 Dahlgren Ave., Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 718-8419
- Address
- 723 High Street, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 909-0162
Note: These reviews appear to be for Tidewater Community College Portsmouth Campus, not a child development center/daycare. Reviews praise the clean facilities, helpful staff, and affordable education, but criticize communication issues, unprepared online instruction, and inconsistent faculty quality.
- Address
- 120 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 822-2125
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- Address
- 620 London Street, Portsmouth, VA
- Phone
- (757) 397-2980
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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
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