Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Richmond, VA
Compare 149 child daycare & preschools in Richmond. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Richmond, Virginia at a glance
- Programs
- 149
- Avg rating
- 4.44/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,662
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 85
Richmond has 149 licensed child daycare & preschools with 1,662 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.85 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 63% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 23221 (avg 4.9 stars), while 23229 has the largest selection (26 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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
Rating Distribution
Based on 136 daycares with Google ratings in Richmond
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,662 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Richmond, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Richmond zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23221 | 5 | 4.9 | 2 | |
| 23226 | 13 | 4.81 | 7 | |
| 23222 | 13 | 4.73 | 8 | |
| 23228 | 12 | 4.57 | 7 | |
| 23236 | 8 | 4.53 | 6 | |
| 23235 | 13 | 4.5 | 2 | |
| 23220 | 15 | 4.49 | 7 | |
| 23233 | 11 | 4.47 | 1 | |
| 23224 | 17 | 4.44 | 7 | |
| 23229 | 26 | 4.43 | 11 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Richmond (10–700 children)
Small
up to 30 children
17
Medium
31–75 children
73
Large
76–150 children
96
Very Large
150+ children
41
Top Rated
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
Richmond offers a robust selection of 149 childcare and preschool facilities, providing families with diverse options to fit their specific needs. Parents consistently highlight clean environments, safe settings, and attentive staff as the defining characteristics of these centers. The directory also highlights standout performance in the 23226 zip code, where facilities maintain perfect average ratings across nine locations.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Richmond have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 136 rated facilities, with 63% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.67 stars. Our analysis covers 1,662 parent reviews. Parents in Richmond most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and welcoming environment.
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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- 1110 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 646-6034
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- 6011 York Road, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 288-1994
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- 3202 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 359-3376
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- 323 North 20th Street, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 447-7493
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- 3021 Maplewood Avenue, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 646-6034
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- 3400 Stony Point Road, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 272-1341
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- 6100 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA
- Phone
- (804) 282-7459
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- 3000 East Marshall St., Richmond, VA
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- (804) 646-6034
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center at Pump Road for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. The center is noted for strong leadership, organized classrooms, engaging learning programs, and individualized attention to children's developmental needs. Families report feeling well-supported and confident in the quality of care provided across all age groups.
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- 1001 Pump Road, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 740-0020
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- 103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 740-6477
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- 499 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 741-0040 EXT 24
The Goddard School at Short Pump has received consistently positive reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and nurturing staff, clean facility, strong communication, and enriching educational activities that help children thrive developmentally and socially.
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- 12400 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 360-8282
Chesterbrook Academy Richmond receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, well-designed curriculum, safe environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for excellent communication, professional administration, and engaging activities including summer programs.
- Address
- 2920 Pump Road, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 360-4141
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- 2107 Jefferson Avenue, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 447-1163
Childcare Network #64 in Richmond receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and structured learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong teacher-child bonds and consistent skill development across academics, potty training, and social-emotional growth. The center maintains reliable operations, security, and affordable pricing.
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- 8210 Walmsley Boulevard, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 276-6593
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- 500 N. Allen Avenue, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 228-2436
Parents consistently praise Skipwith Academy at Lauderdale Square for its warm, safe, and child-focused environment with caring, dedicated staff. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and socially, with several mentioning significant developmental gains. Leadership is actively involved and staff retention is notably high, with many teachers remaining for 7+ years.
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- 3111 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 918-5409
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This facility received mostly positive reviews praising staff quality and care. However, there are serious concerns raised about potential discriminatory practices regarding transportation services and appointment booking difficulties.
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- 1201 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 786-1635
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- 2001 E. Broad Street, Suites 100 & 200, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 447-7493
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- 103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 740-7077
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- 607 North 10th Street, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 828-6291
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West End Assembly of God is a church-based facility in Richmond, Virginia that serves families with children's programs including a children's church, youth groups, and activities. Reviews praise the welcoming community, spiritual environment, and annual Christmas productions that engage multiple generations.
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- 401 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 774-4312
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- 2713 Byron Street, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 225-8557
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- 1600 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 200-1170
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- 200 Beaufont Dr, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 646-6034
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- 3200 Dill Avenue, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 624-9889
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- 3100 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 254-8850
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- 6001 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 288-2804
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- 1403 Maple Avenue, Richmond, VA
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- (804) 285-0444
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 149 facilities
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