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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)
  7. 7
    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
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10

    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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Watchcare Child Development Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5100 Salem Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 222-2745
The Noble Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Noble Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, curriculum, and family-oriented environment, though two negative reviews raise serious concerns about sanitation practices, inventory management, billing disputes, and alleged discrimination against children with special needs.

Caring and dedicated stafflocally ownedstrong curriculum with academic and faith-based components
Address
5000 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 275-5683
Quality
Ms. Babs' Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

MS. BABS' NURSERY SCHOOL receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback praises the welcoming staff and their work with soccer programs. However, multiple parents report significant frustration with poor communication, unresponsive phone lines, and lengthy waitlist delays without updates.

welcoming staffhelpful and committed teacherspositive experience with youth sports programs
Address
2319 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 353-5019
Summerhill Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Summerhill Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families highlighting engaging activities, field trips, and fostering a love of learning, but serious concerns raised about staff conduct and incident handling. Two parents reported physical injury and service termination following complaints about safety and feeding issues.

Fun activities and gamesbook challengessummer field trips
Address
2420 Webber Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 232-4783
Quality
The Willow Tree Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Willow Tree Child Development Center for its nurturing, hands-on approach and deeply invested staff. Director Jennifer and teachers like Mrs. Lisa Manders receive specific recognition for going above and beyond, particularly in supporting children with developmental delays and speech challenges. Families report feeling comfortable, welcomed, and confident in their children's care and development.

Hands-oncaring director and staffpersonalized attention to each child
Address
5255 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 874-5300
Signs And Wonders Day Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Signs and Wonders is a faith-based daycare in Richmond with mostly positive reviews praising its caring staff, clean environment, and family-oriented approach. However, there are serious allegations from one parent regarding child abandonment and inappropriate staff conduct by the director. The facility has a 3.8/5 Google rating based on submitted reviews.

welcoming atmospherecaring and dedicated staffclean environment
Address
3612 Meadowbridge Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 329-7490
Quality
Precious Angels Developmental Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1214 Wilmer Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 612-8670
Quality
Blessings For You Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5405 Brook Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 726-6223
Bree'S Playhouse Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Bree's Playhouse receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting the caring staff, particularly owner Ms. Jackie, and strong developmental support. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, personal attention, and educational activities that prepare children for school.

Caring and nurturing staffowner Ms. Jackie's personal involvement and accommodationaffordable pricing
Address
1156 Wilkinson Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 262-4607
Quality
Kid'S World Learning Center - Ironbridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Kids World Learning Center for its warm, caring staff and clean facility. Children thrive in the engaging learning environment, with parents noting their kids love attending and forming friendships. The center is recognized for attentive, hands-on care and affordable pricing.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitysafe and positive environment
Address
7530 Ironbridge Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 275-7749
Quality
Leave It To Beaver Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Leave it to Beaver Child Care Center in Richmond, Virginia receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, clean environment, and strong educational curriculum that promotes child development and learning.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
730 German School Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 231-7582
Quality
Kid'S World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kid's World Learning Center in Richmond receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, welcoming staff, clean environment, and quality educational activities. One parent reported a negative experience with a manager's demeanor during a job interview inquiry. The center serves infants through school-age children with flexibility in scheduling.

caring and engaging staffclean and bright facilityaffordable pricing
Address
931 South Providence Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 745-2221
Lakeside Baptist Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
7401 Woodman Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 266-1846
Woodville Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
2012 Selden Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 648-4862
Quality
Tuckaway - West
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1
Address
2125 Tuckaway Lane, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 270-1780
Quality
Bringing God'S Word To Life Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4823 Bryce Lane, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 232-7180
Henrico Police Athletic League - Chamberlayne
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
8200 St. Charles Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 262-4725
Quality
Henrico Police Athletic League - Baker
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
6651 Willson Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 305-1816
Quality
Kid'S World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Kid's World Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise Director Ms. Diane, staff members, Christian-based curriculum, and safe environment. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate bullying intervention, unprofessional staff behavior, poor facility maintenance, and lack of parent communication.

Director Ms. Diane (leadership and kindness)caring and helpful staff members (Ms. JackieMs. Patricia
Address
5531 Belmont Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 745-9171
Quality
Starling International Child Care & Learning Complex
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Starling International has sharply divided reviews. Three parents praise the caring staff, engaged activities, and supportive environment. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including alleged physical punishment, inadequate supervision, unsafe transportation practices, staff unprofessionalism, poor staff-to-child ratios, and refund disputes.

caring and responsive teachersengaging activitiessupportive director
Address
1784 Starling Drive, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 346-2000
Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1600 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 282-7459
Fulton Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1637 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 893-7244
Quality
Future Excellence Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3118 Cofer Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 233-6425
Especially Yours Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1605 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 230-4381
Imani Learning Center LLC - Forest Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7522 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 272-1140
Greater Hope Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2001 Ginter Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 562-0127
St. Edward Epiphany Catholic School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10701 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 272-2881 EXT 303
Ymca - Bensley Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6600 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 928-0147
Skipwith Academy @ Huguenot (#51)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Skipwith Academy at Huguenot receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff, safe environment, and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, comfort, and developmental growth, along with engaging activities and family-oriented events. Multiple reviewers note the reasonable pricing and describe trusting their children fully in the facility's care.

Warm and caring staffconsistent parent com
Address
11211 West Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 323-6804
Quality
Wee Folks Nursery INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6200 Hopkins Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 275-2253
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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.