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2,348 Child Daycare & Preschools in Virginia

Browse 2,348 child daycare & preschools across Virginia. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Virginia

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Virginia can make the decision-making process smoother.

Virginia has about 3,578 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Virginia. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Virginia

There are 3,578 daycares in Virginia: 173 headstart facilities, 188 before/after school centers, 869 religious facility daycares, and 2,348 childcare and preschool centers.

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Kids Clubhouse Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kids Clubhouse Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as caring, attentive, and treating children like family. Parents report strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, and a welcoming environment that keeps children excited to attend.

Compassionate and patient staffstrong academic preparationindividualized child care
Address
1696 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA
Phone
(540) 483-2214
Quality
Little Oaks Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Little Oaks Montessori Academy in Herndon, Virginia receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the school's authentic Montessori approach, strong leadership, caring staff, and positive child development outcomes. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere and professional emergency response.

Genuine Montessori philosophychild-centered approachcompassionate and dedicated teachers
Address
13525 Dulles Technology Drive, 103, Herndon, VA
Phone
(571) 336-2559
Quality
Villa Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Villa Montessori Preschool in Leesburg receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Montessori and Reggio approach to education. Parents report significant developmental gains in their children's communication, confidence, independence, and academic skills, along with strong appreciation for the caring and responsive staff and administration.

Montessori and Reggio educational approachstaff responsiveness and communicationchild development and academic progress
Address
1609 Village Market Boulevard, Leesburg, VA
Phone
(571) 281-5800
Loudoun P&R - Philomont Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
36592 Jeb Stuart Road, Philomont, VA
Phone
(540) 338-5882
Winwood Children'S Center V
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Winwood Children's Center V in South Riding receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, and smooth transitions for their children. Families report significant developmental and educational gains, with children entering kindergarten ahead of grade-level expectations.

Caring and engaging teachersstrong educational curriculumacademic preparation for kindergarten
Address
42851 Smallwood Terrace, South Riding, VA
Phone
(703) 722-9180
Quality Time Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2008 Meade Parkway, Suffolk, VA
Phone
(757) 934-0187
Arlington P&R- Carlin Hall Ps & Tot Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise Carlin Hall as a well-maintained community center offering half-day preschool and summer tot camp programs. The historic building features a modern playground with varied equipment and is highly regarded for birthday parties and community events. Teachers are noted as amazing and the facility is consistently described as clean and suitable for children.

Modern playground with variety of elementsclean facilitydedicated and amazing teachers
Address
5711 S. 4th Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 379-1390
Calvary Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided are for Calvary Methodist Church, not Calvary Children's Center daycare. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None - reviews are about church servicesnot childcare
Address
2315 S. Grant Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 892-4112
Quality
Pleasant Valley Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Pleasant Valley Preschool receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise its caring teachers, warm learning environment, and strong community. Parents consistently highlight the affordable pricing, play-based curriculum, and opportunity for parental classroom involvement. Children reportedly transition smoothly to kindergarten and develop strong social and academic skills.

Caring and experienced teachersaffordable tuitionplay-based learning approach
Address
4615 Stringfellow Road, Fairfax, VA
Phone
(703) 378-6911
Mclean Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

McLean Children's Academy receives universal praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and warm community atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children were happy, engaged, and well-prepared for the transition to elementary school. Families appreciate the personalized attention and holistic approach to child development.

Caring and dedicated teacherssmall school size with personalized attentionstrong academic curriculum (language
Address
6900 Elm Street, Mclean, VA
Phone
(703) 734-2353
A Child'S Place Preschool & Child Care Centers Lucks Lane Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise A Child's Place for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who genuinely care for children's development. Families highlight excellent communication, clean facilities, engaging activities, and seamless transitions across age groups from infants through preschool. Multiple long-term families express high satisfaction and recommend the center strongly.

Kind and caring teacherschild-focused approachstrong staff-family relationships
Address
1211 Walton Bluff Parkway, Midlothian, VA
Phone
(804) 379-7632
The Bridge Church Of God
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Bridge Church of God in Powhatan receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising it as a welcoming faith community. Reviewers highlight the spiritual environment, quality pastoral leadership, engaging children's and youth ministries, and active community involvement.

Welcoming atmospherePastor Alvin's engagement with congregationchildren's and youth ministries
Address
2065 New Dorset Road, Powhatan, VA
Phone
(804) 598-2857
Primrose Midlothian Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Primrose Midlothian Village receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, stable staff, strong curriculum, and welcoming administrative team. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with many families enrolling multiple children and staying for years. The center is noted as significantly more expensive than competitors but parents feel the quality justifies the cost.

Low teacher turnovercaring and dedicated st
Address
13801 Village Place Drive, Midlothian, VA
Phone
(804) 378-8773
Quality
Lil Folks Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Lil Folks Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, safe learning environment, and the center's flexibility in accommodating families. The owner is noted as an experienced educator and caring administrator.

Excellent staff and communicationsafe environmentchild-centered approach
Address
15012 Omera Drive, Carrollton, VA
Phone
(757) 238-8278
Quality
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
The School Zone Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1639 Rustic Village Road, Forest, VA
Phone
(434) 525-2505
Quality
Winwood Children'S Center- 856
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Winwood Children's Center Lansdowne for its caring, nurturing staff and small class sizes that provide personalized attention. Children are reported to be happy, eager to attend daily, and academically/socially prepared for the next stage of education. Leadership is described as responsive, friendly, and communicative with families.

caring and loving teacherssmall class sizespersonalized attention
Address
18792 Upper Meadow Drive, Lansdowne, VA
Phone
(571) 333-5444
Quality
The Children'S Learning Laboratory
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

These reviews do not appear to be from parents of daycare attendees. Instead, they describe Janelia Research Campus, a scientific research facility, with praise for its facilities, campus beauty, and cafeteria services. There is a significant mismatch between the facility type (daycare center) and review content (research institution).

Beautiful campusfriendly and helpful staffexcellent cafeteria food
Address
19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA
Phone
(571) 209-4025
Amelon Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
621 Dillard Road, Madison Heights, VA
Phone
(434) 528-3294
Quality
Hatcher Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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
Address
2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 262-6002
Honeytree Early Learning Center #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Honeytree Early Learning Center for its caring staff, effective leadership under director Shayla, and strong communication through the Tadpoles app. One parent noted staffing reliability issues and occasional cleanliness concerns, but most reviews emphasize the welcoming environment and quality care.

Kind and caring staffexcellent director Shaylaimproved communication
Address
2111 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA
Phone
(540) 344-6811
Quality
Hope Aglow Empowerment Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

IMPORTANT NOTE: These reviews are for a church, not a daycare facility. The Google listing appears to be miscategorized. Reviews consistently praise the church's spiritual teaching, welcoming community atmosphere, and pastoral leadership, with members reporting personal and family spiritual growth over many years.

Welcoming and inclusive communitystrong biblical teachingauthentic family atmosphere
Address
13550 Jefferson Davis Highway, Woodbridge, VA
Phone
(703) 497-8943
Little Lambs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Little Lambs receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, family-like environment and strong educational preparation for kindergarten. Parents highlight affordable pricing, open communication, enriching activities, and dedicated ownership and staff. Multiple families have enrolled children for years, with long-term satisfaction and strong recommendations.

Affordable pricingstrong academic preparation and skill developmentfamily-like
Address
14514 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge, VA
Phone
(703) 490-4565
Quality
Tuckaway INC. T/A Richmond Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
3319 Ellwood Avenue & 3321 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 355-5093
Quality
Robert L. Taylor Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
929 North 26th Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 565-5880
Quality
Blue Ribbon Results Preschool / Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents overwhelmingly praise Blue Ribbon Results Academy for exceptional academic growth, caring staff, and a brain-based curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten and beyond. Teachers are consistently described as attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The school maintains strong parent communication and creates a family-like environment.

Academic excellencebrain-based curriculumattentive and caring teachers
Address
1132 Pickett Road, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 930-0524
Camp Bethel Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
9050 & 9142 Camp Bethel Road, Wise, VA
Phone
(276) 328-0064
Harvest Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Harvest Ministries is a faith-based daycare in Yorktown, Virginia with consistently excellent reviews (all 5/5 ratings). Parents praise the caring, professional staff, structured environment, individualized attention, and strong academic and spiritual instruction that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and loving stafffaith-based curriculum with Bible instructionstructured learning environment
Address
208 Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA
Phone
(757) 867-1112
Building Blocks Academy & Daycare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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
Address
2422 North Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 321-9189
Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Parents consistently report significant developmental gains in speech, social skills, emotional regulation, and academic foundations, with children expressing enthusiasm about attending school.

Warm and patient teachersDirector Mrs. Morgan's leadership and experienceclean and well-organized facilities
Address
2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA
Phone
(703) 938-6187

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2,348 child daycare & preschools daycares across Virginia. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Virginia are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Virginia, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Virginia sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Virginia vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.