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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Smithfield, VA

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Smithfield. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Smithfield, Virginia at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.6/5
Parent reviews
95
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Smithfield has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 95 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 86% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 23430 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Smithfield

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
    Smithfield Baptist Church
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    100 Wainwright Drive, Smithfield, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 104 children

    Smithfield Baptist Church is a religious facility that operates a preschool program alongside church services and activities. Parents praise the welcoming community, quality worship services, and educational classes for young children.

    Friendly and supportive staffquality preschool classes for 3-4 year oldsengaging VBS programstrong community atmosphere
  2. 2
    Luter Family Ymca Summer Day Camp (Pagan Pines)
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    259 James Street, Smithfield, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 250 children

    Parents consistently praise the Luter Family YMCA for its excellent staff, clean facilities, and diverse programming. The facility is noted for strong communication with families, engaging activities including weekly field trips, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes children feel comfortable and secure.

    Friendly and helpful staffclean facilityvariety of activities and equipmentweekly field trips
  3. 3
    Main Street Baptist Church Day Care Center
    4.63 score
    4.8(18)

    515 W. Main Street, Smithfield, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

    Parents praise Main Street Baptist Church Day Care Center for its welcoming church atmosphere and experienced staff. Multiple reviewers highlight strong academic outcomes, with children demonstrating advanced learning skills including reading, counting, letter recognition, and writing. The facility is described as a quality learning center with dedicated teachers.

    Welcoming environmentexperienced and educated staffstrong academic curriculumchildren demonstrate advanced learning skills
  4. 4
    Trinity United Methodist Church
    4.55 score
    4.7(18)

    201 Cedar Street, Smithfield, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

    Trinity United Methodist Church in Smithfield receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.7/5 rating. Reviews highlight the church's welcoming atmosphere, historic sanctuary, active community involvement, and quality programming for children and adults alike.

    welcoming congregationhistoric architecturestained glasssupportive pastor

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Smithfield

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.45avg rating
6 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Smithfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2343011
4.6
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Smithfield (25–250 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Smithfield based on parent reviews

Luter Family Ymca Summer Day Camp (Pagan Pines)

4.8(20)

259 James Street, Smithfield, VA

Parents consistently praise the Luter Family YMCA for its excellent staff, clean facilities, and diverse programming. The facility is noted for strong communication with families, engaging activities including weekly field trips, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes children feel comfortable and secure.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilityvariety of activities and equipment

Quality Time At Waterford

5(3)

201 Wimbledon Lane, Smithfield, VA

One parent highlights the center's strong educational program, noting it successfully prepared their child for Kindergarten, while another describes a welcoming environment where children enjoy attending daily. A third account mentions helpful and patient staff interactions during the enrollment process, despite a lack of available openings.

strong educational programeffective kindergarten preparationwelcoming staff

The Children'S Center At Smithfield

5(1)

240 James Street, Smithfield, VA

One parent describes the center as wonderful, highlighting the teachers and daily updates regarding their child. The facility features an outdoor playground and performs daily health checks.

Wonderful teachersdaily updates on childoutdoor playground

Kids Come 1st INC

3(2)

1605 South Church Street, Smithfield, VA

One parent highlights the center's loving atmosphere and engaging activities, while another reports significant issues with neglect of basic needs and staff behavior. The contrasting experiences include complaints about inadequate food, lack of diaper changes, and rude interactions with staff. The positive feedback emphasizes a caring environment where children enjoy learning and socializing with friends and teachers.

loving staffengaging activitieschild enjoys socializing

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Daycare types in Smithfield

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 4

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Smithfield, Virginia

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Smithfield, Virginia, making up 55% of the 11 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 Smithfield have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 86% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 95 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield

Showing 6 results

The Children'S Center At Smithfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as wonderful, highlighting the teachers and daily updates regarding their child. The facility features an outdoor playground and performs daily health checks.

Wonderful teachersdaily updates on childoutdoor playground
Address
240 James Street, Smithfield, VA
Phone
(757) 356-1004
Quality
Quality Time At Waterford
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the center's strong educational program, noting it successfully prepared their child for Kindergarten, while another describes a welcoming environment where children enjoy attending daily. A third account mentions helpful and patient staff interactions during the enrollment process, despite a lack of available openings.

strong educational programeffective kindergarten preparationwelcoming staff
Address
201 Wimbledon Lane, Smithfield, VA
Phone
(757) 365-9570
Luter Family Ymca Summer Day Camp (Pagan Pines)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise the Luter Family YMCA for its excellent staff, clean facilities, and diverse programming. The facility is noted for strong communication with families, engaging activities including weekly field trips, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes children feel comfortable and secure.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilityvariety of activities and equipment
Address
259 James Street, Smithfield, VA
Phone
(757) 365-4060
Kids Come 1st INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the center's loving atmosphere and engaging activities, while another reports significant issues with neglect of basic needs and staff behavior. The contrasting experiences include complaints about inadequate food, lack of diaper changes, and rude interactions with staff. The positive feedback emphasizes a caring environment where children enjoy learning and socializing with friends and teachers.

loving staffengaging activitieschild enjoys socializing
Address
1605 South Church Street, Smithfield, VA
Phone
(757) 357-2006
Quality
Westside Elementary School Age Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
800 West Main Street, Smithfield, VA
Phone
(757) 262-8933
Hardy Elem. School-Age Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9311 Hardy Circle, Smithfield, VA
Phone
(757) 357-9622

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Smithfield, Virginia, out of 11 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 Smithfield have an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 86% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Smithfield, 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
Smithfield offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 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 Smithfield for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Smithfield 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.