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.
- 1Cornerstone Baptist Church4.64 score4.8(20)
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 - 2Hatcher Child Development Center4.64 score4.8(20)
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 - 3St. Stephen'S Episcopal Church4.64 score4.8(20)
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 - 4Building Blocks Academy & Daycare INC.4.59 score4.8(14)
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 - 5All Saints Episcopal Church4.59 score4.8(14)
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 - 6North Run Baptist Church4.58 score4.8(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) - 7St. James Baptist Church4.58 score4.8(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 - 8St. James'S Episcopal Church4.56 score4.7(20)
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 - 9New Deliverance Evangelistic Church4.56 score4.7(20)
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 - 10New Direction Childcare & Learning Center LLC4.56 score4.7(20)
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
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Highest rated daycares in Richmond based on parent reviews
Hatcher Child Development Center
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.
Building Blocks Academy & Daycare INC.
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.
St. James'S Episcopal Church
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.
New Direction Childcare & Learning Center LLC
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.
The Learning Playhouse
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.
St. Matthew'S Episcopal Church
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.
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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.
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- Address
- 9536 Dawnshire Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 595-9622
Parents consistently praise Kindercare Learning Center - Pocoshock for its caring, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. The infant room teachers receive particular recognition for their dedication to child development and daily communication with parents. All reviewers report positive experiences and would recommend the center.
- Address
- 2621 Pocoshock Boulevard, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 276-6554
- Quality
Tuckaway Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and warm, safe environment for children across preschool, after-school, and summer programs. However, some parents report administrative issues, noise complaints, poor corporate communication, and staff turnover concerns.
- Address
- 3351 Barony Crescent, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 346-9847
- Address
- 1403 Maple Avenue, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 285-0444
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- 7704 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 217-9226
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its nurturing staff, professional teachers, and strong communication with families. All reviewers report positive experiences with staff handling transitions, special needs support, and pandemic safety protocols. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress.
- Address
- 2240 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 264-8729
Bright Horizons at Short Pump receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and qualified staff, clean and well-organized facilities, strong educational programming, and transparent parent communication through daily app updates with photos and videos.
- Address
- 120 Towne Center West Boulevard, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 360-4765
- Quality
KinderCare Learning Center - Cedar Fork has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising staff warmth, cleanliness, communication, and child development. One parent had a negative experience with a specific teacher's patience and care approach for their infant, citing lack of engagement and insensitive remarks.
- Address
- 75 East Cedar Fork Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 328-0130
- Quality
Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience - Park Central with perfect 5-star ratings, highlighting exceptionally caring and welcoming staff, strong child development outcomes, and a family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly love attending and form strong bonds with teachers who are actively involved in their growth and well-being.
- Address
- 8710 Park Central Drive, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 264-3054
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- Address
- 11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 740-3394
- Address
- 600 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 221-6050
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- Address
- 6 North 5th Street, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 980-7298
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- Address
- 3101 Fendall Avenue, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
- Address
- 2300 1st Avenue, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
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- Address
- 1301 Whitehead Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
- Address
- 2510 Phaup Street, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
- Address
- 2300 Hanover Ave., Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 350-9233
- Address
- 300 East 15th Street, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
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- Address
- 3418 Noble Avenue, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 329-7524
- Address
- 2603 Semmes Ave., Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 233-2769
- Address
- 12481 Church Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 389-2804
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- Address
- 9307 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 523-7536
- Address
- 8907 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 658-5661
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Skipwith for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, quality curriculum, and the close-knit community feel of the center. Recent leadership changes have been credited with improving operations, food quality, and overall center conditions.
- Address
- 3206 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 270-0292
Skipwith Academy @ Forest Avenue receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight excellent staff, strong academics with Montessori-based curriculum, caring environment, and quality facilities including outdoor spaces and a pool. Parents report children thrive academically and emotionally, with long-term enrollment and high parent satisfaction.
- Address
- 7344 Townes Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 282-5519
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- Address
- 2409 Bainbridge Street, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 230-0757
- Address
- 3160 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 646-6034
- Address
- 711 St. Christopher'S Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 282-3185
Parents consistently praise Chesterbrook Academy at Stony Point for its warm, nurturing environment and highly dedicated teachers. Multiple families report children are excited to attend and show significant developmental progress. Administration is noted as communicative, transparent, and accommodating to families' needs.
- Address
- 3039 Stony Point Road, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 323-1234
- Address
- 1745 Catalina Drive, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 474-4438
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