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149 Child Daycare & Preschools in Richmond, Virginia

Browse all 149 child daycare & preschools in Richmond, Virginia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Richmond

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

    6100 Cornerstone Boulevard, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 198 children

    This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the church community, pastoral leadership, and welcoming atmosphere, but do not address childcare services or educational programming.

    Welcoming and family-oriented communityknowledgeable pastoral staffBible-focused teachingstrong sense of belonging
  2. 2

    2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children

    NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, not a daycare facility. The church is described as welcoming and community-focused, hosting various programs including addiction recovery support and children's activities. Reviews consistently praise the congregation, leadership, and facility.

    Welcoming and friendly congregationcommunity outreach programschildren's activitiesstrong music program
  3. 3

    6000 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 128 children

    This is not a daycare facility but rather an Episcopal church in Richmond, Virginia. Reviews praise the welcoming community, excellent music program, beautiful campus, and extensive community outreach programs including childcare services, food pantry, and farmer's market.

    Welcoming and kind staffstellar music programbeautiful facilitiesdiverse worship services
  4. 4

    2422 North Avenue, Richmond, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children

    Building Blocks Academy & Daycare Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, dedicated staff and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from enriching curriculum including Spanish language instruction and special activities.

    Warm and caring staff who know all children by namestrong community and family friendshipsexcellent kindergarten preparationSpanish language instruction
  5. 5

    8787 River Road, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    All Saints Episcopal Church in Richmond receives consistently positive reviews (4.8/5 rating). Reviewers praise the welcoming and loving community atmosphere, quality of clergy and worship services, and the church's ability to blend traditional practices with modern relevance. The facility is noted for being inclusive and family-friendly.

    Welcoming and friendly communitykind clergybeautiful building with excellent acousticsquality worship services
  6. 6
    North Run Baptist Church
    4.58 score
    4.8(13)

    2100 Lydell Drive, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 78 children

    North Run Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia has received exclusively positive reviews (10 five-star ratings). Parents and visitors praise the welcoming community, quality religious education programs including Sunday School and Awana, and the caring church family atmosphere. The facility is described as well-suited for its programs and activities.

    welcoming congregationloving and caring staffquality religious education (PreK/K Sunday SchoolAwana programs)
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    St. James Baptist Church
    4.58 score
    4.8(13)

    2169 New Market Road, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 90 children

    Note: These reviews are for the church facility, not a daycare program. Reviews consistently praise the pastor's leadership and spiritual teaching, welcoming congregation, and warm atmosphere during worship services.

    Spiritual focus and biblical teachingwelcoming and friendly communityinspirational pastor and leadershipwarm atmosphere
  8. 8

    1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    St. James's Episcopal Church in Richmond operates a preschool program within a historic church that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, pleasant staff, and quality preschool services. However, most reviews focus on the church's broader activities (food service, AA/NA meetings, services) rather than specifically on daycare operations.

    Welcoming environmentpleasant and helpful staffquality preschool programbeautiful historic building
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    1701 Turner Road, Richmond, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

    This facility is a religious church, not a daycare center. Reviews are from church members praising the pastor, worship services, and spiritual community rather than childcare services. All 10 reviews give 5-star ratings focused on the church's ministry and pastoral leadership.

    Welcoming atmospherestrong spiritual teachingcommunity supportmultiple ministries
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    140 East Belt Boulevard, Richmond, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 109 children

    New Direction Childcare & Learning Center in Richmond receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong educational focus, and supportive environment, particularly noting significant developmental progress in their children's learning and social-emotional growth.

    caring and attentive staffsafe and welcoming environmentstrong educational curriculumdevelopmen

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Richmond based on parent reviews

Hatcher Child Development Center

4.8(20)

2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA

NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, not a daycare facility. The church is described as welcoming and community-focused, hosting various programs including addiction recovery support and children's activities. Reviews consistently praise the congregation, leadership, and facility.

Welcoming and friendly congregationcommunity outreach programschildren's activities

Building Blocks Academy & Daycare INC.

4.8(14)

2422 North Avenue, Richmond, VA

Building Blocks Academy & Daycare Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, dedicated staff and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from enriching curriculum including Spanish language instruction and special activities.

Warm and caring staff who know all children by namestrong community and family friendshipsexcellent kindergarten preparation

St. James'S Episcopal Church

4.7(20)

1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA

St. James's Episcopal Church in Richmond operates a preschool program within a historic church that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, pleasant staff, and quality preschool services. However, most reviews focus on the church's broader activities (food service, AA/NA meetings, services) rather than specifically on daycare operations.

Welcoming environmentpleasant and helpful staffquality preschool program

New Direction Childcare & Learning Center LLC

4.7(20)

140 East Belt Boulevard, Richmond, VA

New Direction Childcare & Learning Center in Richmond receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong educational focus, and supportive environment, particularly noting significant developmental progress in their children's learning and social-emotional growth.

caring and attentive staffsafe and welcoming environmentstrong educational curriculum

The Learning Playhouse

5(6)

208 North Providence Road, Richmond, VA

The Learning Playhouse receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, well-organized facility with caring and attentive staff. Parents report strong child development outcomes, including improvements in social skills, academics, and learning milestones, alongside a clean environment and good food. Many families have enrolled multiple children and express deep satisfaction with the care provided.

Warm and caring staffsafe environmenteducational activities and field trips

St. Matthew'S Episcopal Church

4.9(7)

1101 Forest Avenue, Richmond, VA

Note: The reviews provided are for St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, liturgical worship style, friendly congregation, and spiritual environment.

Warm and welcoming staff and membersbeautiful sanctuary and organmeaningful worship services

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Richmond, Virginia

There are 149 child daycare & preschools in Richmond, Virginia, making up 66% of the 227 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond

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Lilly'S Learning Pad
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2302 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 728-2051
Quality
Midlothian Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
122 N. Courthouse Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 794-8661
The Learning Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The Learning Playhouse receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, well-organized facility with caring and attentive staff. Parents report strong child development outcomes, including improvements in social skills, academics, and learning milestones, alongside a clean environment and good food. Many families have enrolled multiple children and express deep satisfaction with the care provided.

Warm and caring staffsafe environmenteducational activities and field trips
Address
208 North Providence Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 560-7808
Tabernacle Of Love International Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
310 North Arch Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 909-2186
Lilly Grace Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1908 West Club Lane, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 282-4482
Jewish Community Center Of Richmond
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 545-8617
Monument Heights Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5716 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 612-8485
Faith Life Tabernacle
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
420 Oronoco Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 321-1333
Quality
Reveille Weekday School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 359-4600
Quality
Oak Grove Child Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1606 E. 18th Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 233-2227
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Capital Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1704 W. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 359-8821
Canterbury Community Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
601 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 741-4118
Kingsland Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2715 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 269-0023
Virginia Commonwealth University Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1128 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 828-7377
Quality
The Sprout School At The Children'S Museum Of Richmond
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 349-0837
Quality
Greater Brook Road Baptist Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4208 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 266-4523
Quality
St. Matthew'S Episcopal Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Note: The reviews provided are for St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, liturgical worship style, friendly congregation, and spiritual environment.

Warm and welcoming staff and membersbeautiful sanctuary and organmeaningful worship services
Address
1101 Forest Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 288-0708
Hatcher Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, not a daycare facility. The church is described as welcoming and community-focused, hosting various programs including addiction recovery support and children's activities. Reviews consistently praise the congregation, leadership, and facility.

Welcoming and friendly congregationcommunity outreach programschildren's activities
Address
2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 262-6002
Tuckaway INC. T/A Richmond Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
3319 Ellwood Avenue & 3321 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 355-5093
Quality
Robert L. Taylor Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
929 North 26th Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 565-5880
Quality
Building Blocks Academy & Daycare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Building Blocks Academy & Daycare Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, dedicated staff and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from enriching curriculum including Spanish language instruction and special activities.

Warm and caring staff who know all children by namestrong community and family friendshipsexcellent kindergarten preparation
Address
2422 North Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 321-9189
Summerhill North Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1907 Monteiro Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 228-3680
Quality
Chabad Of Virginia
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Chabad of Virginia for its welcoming environment and friendly staff. The Rabbi is frequently noted as warm and welcoming, and the facility features a new large building with convenient parking. Reviews highlight it as a wonderful place for Jewish families to celebrate their faith and culture.

welcoming Rabbifriendly staffnew building with parking
Address
212 Gaskins Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 740-2000 EXT 1
A Little Peace Of Mind Daycare And Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

A Little Peace of Mind Daycare is highly praised by parents for its warm, family-oriented environment and caring staff. Parents consistently report that their children have thrived academically and socially, with strong emphasis on education including Spanish and sign language instruction. The facility is described as providing parents with genuine peace of mind regarding their children's safety and development.

Caring and professional staffwarm family atmospherestrong educational focus
Address
100 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 330-5025
Kiddie Kompany Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kiddie Kompany receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational programming, and extensive outdoor facilities including an in-ground pool. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and safe, with good communication via a parent app and nutritious meals provided. One parent noted staff quality remains high but expressed dissatisfaction with current ownership.

Safe outdoor playgroundin-ground pool with swimming lessonsnutritious meals and snacks provided
Address
2507 Hungary Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 266-9126
Oak Grove Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
2200 Fairfax Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 233-0279
Quality
St. James'S Episcopal Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

St. James's Episcopal Church in Richmond operates a preschool program within a historic church that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, pleasant staff, and quality preschool services. However, most reviews focus on the church's broader activities (food service, AA/NA meetings, services) rather than specifically on daycare operations.

Welcoming environmentpleasant and helpful staffquality preschool program
Address
1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 358-9788
Quality
New Direction Childcare & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

New Direction Childcare & Learning Center in Richmond receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong educational focus, and supportive environment, particularly noting significant developmental progress in their children's learning and social-emotional growth.

caring and attentive staffsafe and welcoming environmentstrong educational curriculum
Address
140 East Belt Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 231-7030
Quality
Imani Learning Center - Jahnke Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Imani Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring and knowledgeable staff, family-oriented atmosphere, and comprehensive programs including preschool, after-school care, and summer camp. Parents report feeling confident their children are safe, learning well, and enjoying themselves. The center has been operating successfully since 2010 with strong leadership from the owners.

Caring and knowledgeable stafffamily-oriented atmosphereon-site home cooked meals
Address
6011 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 232-0015
Quality
Richmond'S First Baptist Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise First Baptist Preschool for its caring, experienced staff, play-based learning approach, and excellent facilities. Children thrive academically and socially, with families appreciating strong communication, security measures, flexible pricing, and the vibrant school community that fosters lasting friendships.

Experienced and nurturing teachersplay-based and thematic learningexcellent student-teacher ratios
Address
2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 358-5458 EXT 155

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Frequently asked questions

There are 149 child daycare & preschools daycares in Richmond, Virginia, out of 227 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 Richmond, 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
Richmond offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 149 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 64 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 14 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 Richmond for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Richmond 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.