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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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Visions Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise New Heights Academy for its warm, family-like environment and attentive staff led by owner Lorraine and co-owner Ryan. Children show strong development in academics, social skills, and language learning, with parents appreciating the clean facilities, regular communication via the Brightwheel app, and flexibility with scheduling. All reviewers express high satisfaction and confidence in the quality of care provided.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented environmentstrong child development outcomes
Address
1121 Gaskins Road, Henrico, VA
Phone
(804) 740-5020
Westgate Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Westgate Child Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff, play-based learning approach, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's readiness in preparing children for kindergarten, reasonable pricing with meals included, and strong support for multilingual families. The facility features a modern building with excellent outdoor spaces and extended hours that accommodate working families.

Caring and experienced teaching staff with low turnoverplay-based learning curriculummeals included (breakfast
Address
1609 Great Falls Street, Mc Lean, VA
Phone
(703) 893-6372
Summerhill North Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1907 Monteiro Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 228-3680
Quality
Madison Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Madison Day School for its caring, dedicated teachers who support children's development across all age groups. Families report strong educational programming with creative activities, outdoor time, and daily communication through photos and reports. All ten reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents citing difficulty leaving the school due to relocation as the primary reason for departure.

Caring and attentive teacherscreative activities and curriculumoutdoor time
Address
722 North Henry Street, 1106 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 299-9800
Quality
Northeast Stars Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Northeast Stars Montessori receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, dedicated teachers, thoughtful Montessori curriculum, mixed-age classroom environment, and strong focus on nurturing each child's individual growth and development.

Kind and caring teachersnurturing environmenthands-on learning approach
Address
697 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 945-0408
St. Mark Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

St. Mark Foundation is a church-based facility in Yorktown offering preschool and early childhood education programs. Parents praise the outstanding teachers, clean facilities, beautiful grounds, and well-structured curriculum including STEM options. The program is welcoming to both religious and non-religious families.

Outstanding teachersclean buildingbeautiful landscaping and facilities
Address
118 Old York -Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA
Phone
(757) 898-4395
Bethel Baptist Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Bethel Baptist Church's preschool is highly praised for its well-rounded curriculum, caring teachers, and effective preparation for kindergarten. Parents appreciate the church community's warmth, generosity, and welcoming atmosphere. The facility itself is noted as beautiful and well-maintained.

Caring and loving teacherscomprehensive curriculum that builds year to yearseasonal parties and field trips
Address
1100 Huguenot Springs Rd, Midlothian, VA
Phone
(804) 794-8590
All Dulles Area Muslim Society (Adams)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

This is a Muslim community center (masjid) rather than a daycare facility. Reviews praise it as a beautiful, well-maintained place of worship with excellent facilities and welcoming atmosphere for the Muslim community.

spacious and clean facilitiesample parkingon-site café and coffee shop
Address
46903 Sugarland Road, Sterling, VA
Phone
(571) 346-3259
Denbigh Baptist Church-D.B.C.S. Extended Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Denbigh Baptist Church's Extended Care Program as a loving, welcoming environment with dedicated leadership. Reviews highlight the church community's genuine care, spiritual focus, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility receives universal 5-star ratings from families.

loving and welcoming communitydedicated pastors and teachersfamily-oriented environment
Address
13010 Mitchell Point Road, Newport News, VA
Phone
(757) 813-1380
First Presbyterian Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

First Presbyterian Church operates a highly-regarded Pre-K program within their church facility in Norfolk. Parents praise the program for fostering strong social and early academic skills while emphasizing compassion and self-awareness. The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and integration with the broader church community.

Excellent Pre-K curriculumstrong focus on social-emotional learning and early academicscompassionate teaching approach
Address
820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 625-0667
Chabad Of Virginia
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Chabad of Virginia for its welcoming environment and friendly staff. The Rabbi is frequently noted as warm and welcoming, and the facility features a new large building with convenient parking. Reviews highlight it as a wonderful place for Jewish families to celebrate their faith and culture.

welcoming Rabbifriendly staffnew building with parking
Address
212 Gaskins Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 740-2000 EXT 1
Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation is highly praised as a welcoming and inclusive religious community serving both Jewish and Muslim members. Parents consistently highlight the caring atmosphere, quality facilities, and strong sense of community. The organization offers educational programs and hosts interfaith services.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring communityclean facilities
Address
1441 Wiehle Avenue, Reston, VA
Phone
(703) 435-8829
Quality
St. Michael Luthern Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

St. Michael Lutheran Church in Virginia Beach receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.8/5 rating. Reviews praise the welcoming, warm, and compassionate community, supportive pastoral staff, and active involvement in serving the church and broader community. The facility is noted as family-focused with programs for various age groups.

Warm and welcoming staffcompassionate communitysupportive pastors
Address
2208 Princess Anne Road, Va Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 689-2629
Tree Of Life Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: Reviews are for Tree of Life Ministries church, not a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging sermons from Pastors Mike and Ray, contemporary worship, and strong sense of community. The facility is described as well-maintained with accessible amenities.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentpassionate and biblically-grounded sermonscontemporary and traditional worship music
Address
2812 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg, VA
Phone
(434) 455-0294
Old Presbyterian Meeting House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: The reviews provided are for Old Presbyterian Meeting House, a historic church founded in 1772, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming congregation, strong music program, inclusive community, and historical significance of the building.

Warm and welcoming communityexcellent pastoral teamstrong music program
Address
318 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 549-8037
Elnora Jarrell Worship Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

This facility appears to be a church/worship center rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews praise the loving, welcoming atmosphere and caring pastor and congregation. Visitors consistently report feeling like family and appreciated the spiritual experience and community support.

Welcoming and loving environmentkind and caring staffPastor Woodley's leadership
Address
490 Liberty Road, Emporia, VA
Phone
(434) 336-9990
East Gate Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

East Gate Montessori School receives exclusively positive reviews from parents and education professionals. Parents praise the Montessori approach, warm and attentive staff, calm learning environment, and noticeable academic and social development in their children. The school is noted for reasonable pricing, cleanliness, special attention to individual needs including children with medical concerns, and excellent transition preparation for kindergarten.

Montessori c
Address
43665 Tall Cedars Parkway, Chantilly, VA
Phone
(703) 542-8600
Denbigh Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Denbigh Community Center is a highly-rated facility praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the variety of activities and events available, as well as the accommodating service from staff members. The center serves as a good community gathering space for families.

Clean facilityspaciousfriendly and professional staff
Address
15198 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA
Phone
(757) 926-1400
Quality
Primrose School Of Ashburn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Ashburn for exceptional teacher care, strong academic progress, and excellent communication. Children show notable growth in academics, social-emotional development, and enthusiasm for learning. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and feeling like a supportive community.

Caring and dedicated teachersdaily photo updates and communication with parentsclean and well-maintained facility
Address
44830 Lakeview Overlook Plaza, Ashburn, VA
Phone
(703) 724-9050
Quality
Rising Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Rising Stars Annandale is consistently praised by parents for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Parents highlight the center's focus on building children's confidence and self-esteem alongside academics, and report that children are happy, engaged, and look forward to attending. The leadership and staff are noted as professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing.

Caring and patient staff with low turnoverwarm and welcoming environmentstrong leadership and director responsiveness
Address
7601 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA
Phone
(703) 663-8872
Quality
Arlington Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Arlington Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and individualized attention given to children. Parents report strong child development outcomes and a welcoming environment. One parent raised concerns about the director's demeanor and safety practices regarding playground access.

caring and knowledgeable teachersindividualized attention despite class sizechild development focus
Address
1915 N. Uhle Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 528-5588
Honeytree Early Learning Centers - South Roanoke
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Honeytree Early Learning Centers - South Roanoke for exceptional staff care and engaging activities. The center receives universal 5-star ratings with parents highlighting the welcoming atmosphere, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Many families have used the facility for multiple years, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Caring and sweet staffcreative activitiesstrong communication
Address
628 Townside Road Sw, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 904-5788
Haymarket Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Haymarket Children's Academy for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. The facility receives high marks for communication, accommodating administration, quality activities, and making both children and families feel valued as part of a community.

Attentive and supportive teachersprofessional and kind staffexcellent communication with parents (Procare app
Address
6800 Piedmont Center Plaza, Gainesville, VA
Phone
(571) 261-2020
Quality
Maple Lawn Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Maple Lawn Montessori for exceptional teacher dedication, personalized attention to each child's development, and a warm, engaging learning environment. All reviews highlight the staff's professionalism, responsiveness to parent communication, and ability to foster both academic progress and a genuine love of learning in children of all ages.

Caring and dedicated teacherspersonalized attention to individual needssmall class sizes with spacious classrooms
Address
4229 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 1600, Chantilly, VA
Phone
(703) 955-7202
The Merit School Of Gainesville (#37)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Gainesville for its caring, family-oriented staff and positive impact on children's development and happiness. Multiple reviewers report significant improvements in their children's confidence, learning, and willingness to attend. The school is noted for its clean facilities, structured lesson plans, and engaged leadership.

Caring and nurturing staffsmall classroom settingschildren's happiness and eagerness to attend
Address
7101 Heritage Village Plaza, Gainesville, VA
Phone
(703) 754-2283
Tots N Toyland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise TOTS N TOYLAND for its caring, loving staff and strong child development. Directors Erica and Reina are noted for excellent communication, responsiveness to concerns, and creating a warm, safe environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple parents report their children eagerly attend and show significant growth.

Caring and loving staffstrong communication with parentschild development and academic growth
Address
167 Massanetta Springs Road, Harrisonburg, VA
Phone
(540) 421-4754
Quality
Sowing Seeds Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Sowing Seeds Pre-School in Virginia Beach receives consistent praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the exceptional and experienced teaching staff, structured curriculum that promotes learning and development, and the children's enthusiasm for attending. The clean, welcoming environment and involved management team are also frequently commended.

Experienced and caring teachersstructured curriculum with actual instructionchildren excited to attend
Address
5369 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 962-2221
Quality
Kirk Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kirk Family YMCA receives consistently high praise from parents for its engaging activities, flexible scheduling, and welcoming staff. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, quality swim instruction, and variety of programs including summer camps and recreational classes. The center is noted for making children feel happy and safe.

Engaging activities and programsflexible drop-off/pick-up hoursfriendly and accommodating staff
Address
520 Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 342-9622
Tiny City Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Tiny City Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through daily updates and photos, welcoming environment, and enrichment activities that keep children happy and engaged.

Kind and nurturing staffattentive infant care with timely responsesdaily communication via app with photos and detailed reports
Address
21019 Forum Terrace, Sterling, VA
Phone
(703) 444-2448
Quality
Loudoun P&R - Loudoun Valley Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise LOUDOUN P&R - LOUDOUN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER for its exceptional staff, clean facilities, and well-structured programs for children of all ages. The facility offers diverse activities including preschool, daycare, after-school programs, and recreational amenities. Families report high satisfaction with the warm, welcoming environment and their children's enthusiasm about attending.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitystructured programs
Address
320 West School Street, Purcellville, VA
Phone
(540) 338-4122
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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.