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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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Ephesus Baptist Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This appears to be a church facility rather than a dedicated daycare center. Reviews focus on worship experience and community atmosphere rather than childcare services. Parents consistently praise the welcoming environment and friendly congregation.

Welcoming atmospherefriendly peoplegood Christian values
Address
287 Ephesus Church Road, Dunnsville, VA
Phone
(804) 443-5792
Ballston Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Ballston Children's Center for its qualified, caring staff and comprehensive curriculum that supports cognitive, social, and emotional development. The center is noted for enriching activities including performances, yoga, Spanish instruction, and outdoor play, with strong parent involvement and flexible scheduling options. Children show measurable academic progress and develop confidence before kindergarten.

Experienced and caring teachersdiversified learning activitiestheatrical performances and confidence-building
Address
3850 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 527-7200
The Montpelier Center For Arts & Education INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Note: The reviews provided do not appear to be from parents using this as a daycare center. Instead, they reflect experiences from event rentals, art exhibits, school field trips, and community activities held at this multi-purpose facility located in a historic building in Montpelier, Virginia.

Beautifulwell-maintained facilityexcellent event coordination and communication
Address
17205 Mountain Road, Montpelier, VA
Phone
(804) 883-7378
The Compass School Of Manassas INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise The Compass School of Manassas for its caring, attentive staff, comprehensive curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children show measurable academic progress and emotional development, with parents reporting happy transitions and strong communication from teachers. The facility is noted as clean, spacious, and well-organized with engaging activities and field trips.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong curriculum and academic resultsexcellent communication and daily reports with photos
Address
9811 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA
Phone
(703) 331-1303
Quality
The Merit School Of Manassas
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Merit School of Manassas receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff who genuinely love the children, the engaging lesson plans and activities, and the welcoming family-like atmosphere that helps even shy or previously anxious children thrive.

Caring and dedicated staffsmall classroom settingsengaging lesson plans and activities
Address
8485 Plantation Lane, Manassas, VA
Phone
(703) 369-7942
Quality
Barbara'S Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Barbara's Childcare Center in Norfolk receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff for treating children and families with genuine care and warmth. Parents highlight affordable part-time options, extended hours, academic learning opportunities, and a family-like environment. One negative review raised a safety concern about a vehicle advertising the business.

Affordable pricingpart-time availabilityextended hours
Address
8055 Carlton Street, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 480-2272
Quality
Mustard Seed Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Royster Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Virginia, not for Mustard Seed Child Care Center. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for analysis.

None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare center
Address
6901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 423-5854
St. James'S Episcopal Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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 program
Address
1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 358-9788
Quality
Fbc Kids Block Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. The reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual services, and community support, but do not contain information about childcare quality or operations.

Welcoming and inviting environmentfriendly congregationspiritual services
Address
1135 37th Street, Newport News, VA
Phone
(757) 928-0858
Hrcap Hampton Avenue Head Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

HRCAP Hampton Avenue Head Start receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's care, organization, and educational benefits for children. One parent expressed dissatisfaction regarding assistance eligibility for non-childcare services. The center is noted for efficient operations and strong community impact.

caring and dedicated staffwell-organizedshort wait times
Address
610 Hampton Avenue, Newport News, VA
Phone
(757) 246-9170
Quality
Countryside Children'S Daycare Center INC. (Allen Street)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
18137 Allen Street, Ruther Glen, VA
Phone
(804) 448-2455
Quality
Toddler Station II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Toddler Station II for its caring, welcoming staff and positive developmental outcomes for children of all abilities. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's flexibility, cleanliness, affordability, and strong educational focus, with children showing enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and warm staffwelcoming environmentindividualized attention and flexibility
Address
601 Declaration Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 554-0934
Quality
Bellamy Manor School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Bellamy Manor School receives overwhelming praise from parents for its caring, engaged staff and strong focus on both academic learning and personal development. Parents consistently report their children thriving emotionally and academically, with excellent communication between teachers and families. The school is described as a welcoming, inclusive community where children feel safe and loved.

Caring and engaged staffstrong parent-teacher communicationindividu
Address
5009 Providence Road, Va. Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 495-4525
New Kent Christian Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

New Kent Christian Center is a highly-rated faith-based childcare and church facility in Quinton, Virginia. Parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, and welcoming atmosphere. Children show early developmental progress including learning ABCs, sign language, and other skills.

Caring and stable staff with low turnoverearly childhood education and skill developmentwarm and welcoming environment
Address
2700 Pocahontas Trail, Quinton, VA
Phone
(804) 557-2486
Quality
Honeytree Early Learning Center #6 - Hollins
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Honeytree Early Learning Center #6 in Hollins for exceptional, family-like care and strong staff-family relationships. The facility is well-maintained, communicative, and staff members are patient, compassionate, and invested in children's development. Multiple parents report feeling secure leaving their children in this center's care.

Caring and patient staffexperienced director (Kelly/Suzanne)daily photo/video updates
Address
7507 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 563-1724
Quality
Hrcap Tiny People'S Progress Head Start Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

HRCAP Tiny People's Progress Head Start Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality of care, organization, and staff dedication. Children are reported to enjoy school and show academic progress. One review expressed dissatisfaction regarding assistance eligibility for non-enrolled families.

Excellent preparation for public schoolorganized operationsquick enrollment process
Address
612 16th Street, Newport News, VA
Phone
(757) 380-1644
Tiny Tykes Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Tiny Tykes Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as warm, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's development. Parents emphasize the family-like atmosphere, individual attention, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. The facility is noted for supporting children with diverse needs, including those with autism, and offering enrichment activities like language instruction and field trips.

Caring and welcoming stafffamily-oriented environmentindividual attention to each child
Address
10745 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA
Phone
(757) 597-8643
Quality
Ymca School Age Child Care @ Poplar Halls Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise the YMCA School Age Child Care program for its warm, attentive staff who create a safe and welcoming environment. Children are excited to attend and feel secure with consistent routines and activities. The program is valued for engaging care, homework help, and making parenting more manageable.

Warm and caring staffchildren feel safe and secureconsistent routines and expectations
Address
5523 Pebble Lane, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 622-9622
Creative Wonders Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Creative Wonders Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who consistently highlight the staff's genuine care, attentiveness, and strong communication. Parents emphasize their children's happiness, developmental progress, and the center's cleanliness, organization, and diverse activities including field trips and extracurricular programs. The facility is repeatedly recommended to other families as a trusted childcare option.

Staff genuinely cares for ch
Address
2746 Stuarts Draft Highway, Stuarts Draft, VA
Phone
(540) 337-9174
Quality
Abundant Life Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Abundant Life Church in Stephens City is highly praised as a welcoming community focused on biblical teaching and faith development. Parents consistently highlight excellent children's programs, caring staff, and a strong sense of family and community. The facility is noted as clean, spacious, and offering multiple ways to get involved for families of all ages.

welcoming atmosphereexcellent children's programsbiblical teaching
Address
700 Aylor Road, Stephens City, VA
Phone
(540) 869-2225
Fort Hunt Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Fort Hunt Preschool receives unanimous praise from parents who highlight the caring teachers, nature-based play curriculum, and strong sense of community. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially while genuinely enjoying attending school. The cooperative model allows parents to be involved in their child's education and build relationships with other families.

Knowledgeable and caring teachersnature-rich play-based curriculumoutdoor playground facilities
Address
1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 768-7584
Children'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Children's Place in Herndon receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, developmentally appropriate activities, and strong communication, with many families using the center from infancy through kindergarten readiness.

Warm and caring teacherschild happiness and engagementclean and safe facility
Address
860 Dranesville Road, Herndon, VA
Phone
(703) 437-8884
Quality
The Merit School Of Broadlands (#71)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Merit School of Broadlands receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean modern facilities, educational curriculum, and strong communication. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, creative activities, extended hours, and director Andrea's hands-on leadership as standout features.

Kind and caring staffclean modern facilitymultiple playgrounds and splash pad
Address
43190 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn, VA
Phone
(703) 729-6000
Quality
The Merit School Of Leeland Station (#31)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Leeland Station for its clean, secure facility, caring and dedicated staff, and engaging educational programs. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and excited to attend daily, with strong developmental progress and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate open communication, personalized instruction, and the family-like atmosphere created by the school.

Clean and secure facilitypassionate and caring staffengaging and creative activities
Address
115 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Phone
(571) 565-3191
Quality
The Little Gym Of Fairfax
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Little Gym of Fairfax receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for developmental and confidence gains in young children. Parents highlight the positive impact of classes on social skills, physical abilities, and emotional growth. Mr. Harry, the primary instructor, is frequently mentioned as exceptional, patient, and caring with children.

Developmental progress in coordination and confidenceimproved social skillspatient and attentive instructors (especially Mr. Harry)
Address
3903, Suite A-1 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax, VA
Phone
(703) 818-9600
Primrose School Of Bristow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Primrose School of Bristow receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff quality, strong curriculum, individualized child development, and a warm family-like environment that makes both children and families feel valued and supported.

Dedicated and enthusiastic teacherscomprehensive curriculum with measurable student progressindividualized attention to each child
Address
9101 Balaton Lake Lane, Bristow, VA
Phone
(703) 479-7918
Quality
Montessori Country School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Montessori Country School for its authentic Montessori curriculum, highly experienced and caring teachers with low turnover, and warm, nurturing environment where children develop independence and love of learning. The parent-owned nonprofit model keeps tuition competitive while offering enrichment activities like music, French classes, and field trips.

Authentic Montessori program with certified teachersexperienced staff with 10+ year tenurewarm and caring teachers
Address
621 Alabama Drive, Herndon, VA
Phone
(703) 437-8285
Quality
Ymca - Goochland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews consistently praise the YMCA Goochland facility for its exceptional staff, clean facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere. Members highlight friendly and professional employees who go above and beyond to assist members and create a family-like environment. The facility is noted for quality amenities including a pool, exercise equipment, and classes.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilitiescommunity atmosphere
Address
1800 Dickinson Road, Goochland, VA
Phone
(804) 556-9887
Reston Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reston Children's Center is a highly-regarded parent-owned co-op with excellent ratings across multiple reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, quality education, in-house meals, and strong community atmosphere. One negative experience was reported involving a playground injury and communication concerns.

Experienced and stable staff with low turnoverNAEYC accreditationquality education with curriculum adapted to children's interests
Address
11825 Olde Crafts Drive, Reston, VA
Phone
(703) 476-8150
Quality
Barbara'S Childcare Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Barbara's Childcare Center 2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, family-like treatment of children, affordable part-time options, and learning opportunities. Parents report their children love attending and feel safe and happy. One parent raised a safety concern about a vehicle advertising the business running a stop sign.

Affordable pricingpart-time availabilitycaring and warm staff
Address
8065 Carlton Street, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 480-2272

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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.