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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Sandston, VA

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Sandston. Average rating: 4.58/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Sandston, Virginia at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.58/5
Parent reviews
74
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Sandston has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 74 parent reviews averaging 4.58/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 23150 zip code, averaging 4.58 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sandston

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
    White Oak Early Childcare Center
    4.7 score
    4.9(17)

    6171 Memorial Drive, Sandston, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    White Oak Early Childcare Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, patient staff, nurturing environment, and strong focus on child development and learning. Families report high satisfaction with the center's communication, programs, and preparation for kindergarten.

    Caring and patient staffSafe and nurturing environmentStrong child development and growthExcellent communication with parents
  2. 2
    New Bridge Baptist Church-Elko Road
    4.62 score
    4.8(17)

    5701 Elko Road, Sandston, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 350 children

    New Bridge Baptist Church-Elko Road in Sandston, Virginia receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviews highlight the quality of the educational program, supportive staff and teachers, strong sense of community, and welcoming atmosphere. Parents report their children excel academically and feel loved and supported in this religious environment.

    Excellent academic performancecaring and instrumental staffstrong community and family atmospherewelcoming environment
  3. 3
    Ymca - Chickahominy
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    5401 Whiteside Road, Sandston, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    YMCA Chickahominy is a well-regarded facility with consistently positive feedback. Parents and members praise the friendly, helpful staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities including pools with slides, fitness equipment, and group fitness classes.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitylifeguards on dutynice family pool with slides
  4. 4
    Little Peeples World LLC
    4 score
    4(20)

    30 W. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Little Peeples World receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, professional and caring staff, strong educational programming, and family-oriented approach. Director Jessica is frequently mentioned by name as exceptional and trustworthy.

    Facility cleanlinessprofessional staffcaring and family-oriented environmentdirector Jessica's leadership and responsiveness

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Sandston

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Sandston, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Sandston zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
231506
4.58
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Sandston (42–350 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Sandston based on parent reviews

White Oak Early Childcare Center

4.9(17)

6171 Memorial Drive, Sandston, VA

White Oak Early Childcare Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, patient staff, nurturing environment, and strong focus on child development and learning. Families report high satisfaction with the center's communication, programs, and preparation for kindergarten.

Caring and patient staffSafe and nurturing environmentStrong child development and growth

Ymca - Chickahominy

4.6(20)

5401 Whiteside Road, Sandston, VA

YMCA Chickahominy is a well-regarded facility with consistently positive feedback. Parents and members praise the friendly, helpful staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities including pools with slides, fitness equipment, and group fitness classes.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitylifeguards on duty

Little Peeples World LLC

4(20)

30 W. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA

Little Peeples World receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, professional and caring staff, strong educational programming, and family-oriented approach. Director Jessica is frequently mentioned by name as exceptional and trustworthy.

Facility cleanlinessprofessional staffcaring and family-oriented environment

Map

Daycare types in Sandston

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Sandston, Virginia

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Sandston, Virginia, making up 83% of the 6 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Sandston have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 74 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Sandston, 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 Sandston

Showing 5 results

White Oak Early Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

White Oak Early Childcare Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, patient staff, nurturing environment, and strong focus on child development and learning. Families report high satisfaction with the center's communication, programs, and preparation for kindergarten.

Caring and patient staffSafe and nurturing environmentStrong child development and growth
Address
6171 Memorial Drive, Sandston, VA
Phone
(804) 737-7575
Quality
Ymca - Chickahominy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

YMCA Chickahominy is a well-regarded facility with consistently positive feedback. Parents and members praise the friendly, helpful staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities including pools with slides, fitness equipment, and group fitness classes.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitylifeguards on duty
Address
5401 Whiteside Road, Sandston, VA
Phone
(804) 428-8560
Little Peeples World LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Peeples World receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, professional and caring staff, strong educational programming, and family-oriented approach. Director Jessica is frequently mentioned by name as exceptional and trustworthy.

Facility cleanlinessprofessional staffcaring and family-oriented environment
Address
30 W. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA
Phone
(804) 322-7377
Quality
Precious People Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3484 Old Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA
Phone
(804) 737-9289
Little Hearts Of Sandston-Virginia Ltd.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
304 Wootton Road, Sandston, VA
Phone
(804) 387-9879

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Sandston, Virginia, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Sandston have an average Google rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Sandston, 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
Sandston offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Sandston for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Sandston 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.