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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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Boar'S Head Sports Club Summer Day Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Boar's Head Sports Club is highly praised for its excellent facilities and professional staff. Parents appreciate the variety of activities available including tennis, squash, rock climbing, basketball, and pool amenities. The club is noted for being well-maintained, wheelchair accessible, and offering quality programs for both children and adults.

Great facilities in excellent conditionfriendly and professional staffwheelchair accessible
Address
200 Wellington Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Phone
(434) 972-2235
Cambridge Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Cambridge Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong communication, and safe, nurturing environment that makes them feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilityexcellent communication with parents
Address
38 Ebco Circle, Waynesboro, VA
Phone
(540) 337-5437
Quality
Primrose School At Moorefield Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Moorefield Station for its warm, family-like atmosphere and high-quality early childhood education. Staff are described as caring, professional, and dedicated, with strong curriculum implementation and excellent communication with families. Children show strong academic progress and social-emotional development.

Caring and professional stafflow teacher turnoverstructured curriculum
Address
43345 Bissell Terrace, Ashburn, VA
Phone
(703) 726-9306
Northern Virginia Academy Of Early Learning - Early Dev. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational quality, and child development outcomes. Parents consistently highlight long-tenured teachers, responsive communication, and a nurturing environment. One former employee raised concerns about management, leadership, and staff turnover.

experienced and long-tenured staffresponsive communication with parentssafe and nurturing environment
Address
6420 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 310-4071
Quality
Milestones Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
430 & 431 South Locust Street, Floyd, VA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Glen Allen Community Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews describe an exceptionally welcoming and inclusive community-oriented organization with strong emphasis on acceptance and spiritual diversity. Parents consistently highlight the warm, open-minded atmosphere and quality programming for all ages. The community is praised for providing support, fellowship, and a sense of belonging.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentcommunity-focusedspiritual growth opportunities
Address
11105 Cauthorne Road, Glen Allen, VA
Phone
(804) 213-2609
Ida Lee Park Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Ida Lee Park Recreation Center is a highly-rated community facility in Leesburg offering diverse amenities beyond traditional daycare. Parents praise the clean, well-maintained grounds, affordable pricing, and variety of activities including swimming, fitness classes, sports, and outdoor recreation. Staff are noted as friendly and professional, with particularly positive feedback on swim lessons.

Clean facilityaffordable pricingtailored swim lessons
Address
60 Ida Lee Drive Nw, Leesburg, VA
Phone
(703) 777-1368
Westminster Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Westminster Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, experienced staff and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach, outdoor activities, low teacher turnover, and individualized attention to child development. Children are reported to be happy and eager to attend.

Caring and experienced stafflow teacher turnoverstrong community feel
Address
450 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA
Phone
(434) 977-3322
Purcellville Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Purcellville Children's Academy for its caring, passionate staff who build genuine relationships with children and families. The facility is described as clean, safe, and secure with engaging activities, excellent communication, and reliable operations. All reviewers report their children thrive and look forward to attending.

Caring and passionate teacherschild-centered approachclean and safe facility
Address
120 Ken Culbert Lane, Purcellville, VA
Phone
(540) 338-6203
Salem Ymca Summercamp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Salem YMCA Summercamp receives consistently high ratings (5/5 stars across all reviews). Parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, diverse programming including swimming, and comprehensive summer camp offerings with meals and field trips.

Friendly and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesexcellent swimming programs with practice time beyond lessons
Address
1126 Kime Lane, Salem, VA
Phone
(540) 387-9622
Stepping Stone Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Stepping Stone Academy LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, safe learning environment, and variety of activities and field trips. The facility serves ages 2.5-12 with full-day and before/after school care options. One parent reported a negative experience without providing specific details.

caring and dedicated teacherssafe and warm environmentengaging activities and field trips
Address
10210 Melvin B. Alsbrooks Avenue, Mc Kenney, VA
Phone
(804) 478-4007
Quality
Stepping Stone Academy Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Stepping Stone Academy Too receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, safe learning environment, and variety of activities and field trips. The facility offers flexible scheduling including before/after school care for ages 2.5-12. One parent expressed dissatisfaction but provided no specific details.

Dedicated and caring teacherswarm and safe environmentengaging activities and field trips
Address
10207 Melvin B. Alsbrooks Avenue, Mc Kenney, VA
Phone
(804) 478-4007
The Curious Minds Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Curious Minds Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing environment, strong leadership, and effective Montessori methodology. Parents highlight the school's caring and knowledgeable teachers, personalized attention to each child's development, and strong parent communication. Children are reported to show growth in independence, academic skills, social development, and enthusiasm for learning.

Montessori approachcaring and attentive teachersstrong leadership by Ms. Alicia
Address
24963 Ashgarten Drive, Chantilly, VA
Phone
(703) 722-1428
The Mayapple School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise The Mayapple School for its nature-based, child-led curriculum that emphasizes outdoor exploration and experiential learning. Children reportedly transition well, remain excited about attending, and develop confidence, creativity, and independence. Teachers are described as caring, patient, and intentional in fostering curiosity and skill development.

nature-based curriculumoutdoor exploration and playchild-led learning
Address
434 Blue Grass Trail, Newport, VA
Phone
(540) 544-3907
Kinetic Kids Gym
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kinetic Kids Gym is a highly-rated gymnastics and martial arts center in Penn Laird where parents report their children enjoy classes and develop skills. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable instructors, positive teaching approach, and welcoming atmosphere. The facility offers various programs including parent-child classes, gymnastics, karate, all-day care, and weekend free play.

Excellent instructors and staffpositive encouragement and atmospherepatient with shy children
Address
4753 Spotswood Trail, Penn Laird, VA
Phone
(540) 433-5437
Michuchutren
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Michuchutren is a highly-rated Spanish immersion preschool in Fairfax where children achieve fluency through immersive, play-based learning. Parents consistently praise the caring, skilled teaching staff (particularly teacher Angie and directors Pilar and Andres) and the warm, tight-knit community. Children show significant academic and language development while remaining excited and engaged daily.

Spanish language fluency achieved quicklyMontessori-inspired hands
Address
3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
Phone
(703) 717-2687
Mpc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise MPC Preschool as a loving, inclusive, and family-oriented facility with a strong faith-based environment. Staff are described as kind and welcoming, creating a positive atmosphere for children.

loving environmentinclusivefamily-oriented
Address
50 Indian Trail Road, Penn Laird, VA
Phone
(540) 246-3125
Winwood Children'S Center Viii
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Winwood Children's Center VIII in Brambleton consistently receives exceptional feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the nurturing, patient staff; strong leadership under director Lori; well-structured educational programming; and the warm, welcoming community environment where children thrive developmentally, academically, and socially.

Caring and patient staffstrong leadership (Lori and Angela)safe and clean facility
Address
42780 Creighton Road, Brambleton, VA
Phone
(703) 542-8008
Stone Ridge Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Stone Ridge Montessori receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5/5 ratings. Parents highlight the Montessori curriculum's effectiveness in building independence, academic skills, and social-emotional growth, along with exceptional staff communication and caring educators. Families report smooth transitions, meaningful teacher-child relationships, and children who are excited and eager to attend daily.

Montessori curriculum and philosophychild independence and confidence buildingcertified and trained teachers
Address
25075 White Sands Drive, Chantilly, VA
Phone
(703) 327-0884
Trinity Ecumenical Parish
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Note: The reviews provided are for Trinity Ecumenical Parish as a church and community meeting space, not as a daycare center. Reviews praise the organization for its welcoming atmosphere, community outreach, meaningful worship, and friendly people.

Ecumenical approach bringing different faiths togetherflexible meeting spacecommunity outreach
Address
40 Lakemount Drive, Moneta, VA
Phone
(540) 721-4330
New Direction Childcare & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

New Direction Childcare & Learning Center in Richmond receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong educational focus, and supportive environment, particularly noting significant developmental progress in their children's learning and social-emotional growth.

caring and attentive staffsafe and welcoming environmentstrong educational curriculum
Address
140 East Belt Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 231-7030
Quality
Temple Emanuel
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Temple Emanuel is a Jewish congregation and preschool in Roanoke, Virginia with an excellent 4.7/5 rating. The facility is praised for its welcoming community atmosphere, quality Jewish education programs, and inclusive environment that attracts both Jewish and non-Jewish families. One reviewer criticized the temple for not adequately supporting the Jewish community during a time of need.

Vibrant Jewish communitywelcoming to people of all backgroundsquality Jewis
Address
1163 Persinger Road Sw, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 467-1459
Tender Loving Early Learning Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Tender Loving Early Learning Childcare in Norfolk, Virginia receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the center's strong educational curriculum (STEM, social-emotional development), qualified and nurturing staff, and ability to support children with special needs. Parents report their children make significant developmental progress and appreciate the regular communication and welcoming environment.

STEM and creative curriculumsocial-emotional development focusqualified and caring staff
Address
108 West 35th Street, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 351-0660
Quality
Imani Learning Center - Jahnke Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Imani Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring and knowledgeable staff, family-oriented atmosphere, and comprehensive programs including preschool, after-school care, and summer camp. Parents report feeling confident their children are safe, learning well, and enjoying themselves. The center has been operating successfully since 2010 with strong leadership from the owners.

Caring and knowledgeable stafffamily-oriented atmosphereon-site home cooked meals
Address
6011 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 232-0015
Quality
Groomed For Greatness Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Groomed for Greatness Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's warmth, educational quality, and child development outcomes. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about management responsiveness, child safety incidents, cleanliness standards, and handling of custody documentation.

Caring and passionate staffstrong academic and social developmentsafe and nurturing environment
Address
3624 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 963-5044
Quality
Vinci School Of Alexandria
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Vinci School of Alexandria for exceptional care, engaging curriculum, and highly dedicated teachers. Children show measurable development across all age groups, from infants through kindergarten. The school maintains a warm, home-like environment with thoughtful programs including Montessori and Spanish instruction.

Attentive and nurturing teachersengaging and developmentally appropriate curriculumMontessori and Reggio-inspired learnin
Address
1601 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(203) 915-2674
Quality
Waynesboro Ymca Westwood Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise the Waynesboro YMCA Westwood Site for its welcoming staff, clean facilities, and variety of programs for children and families. The facility offers good value with gym equipment, classes, sports facilities, and a childcare program that parents report is well-run and caring.

Welcoming and responsive staffaffordable membershipnot overcrowded
Address
548 Rosser Avenue, Waynesboro, VA
Phone
(540) 943-9622
Golden Pond School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Golden Pond School receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the engaging, hands-on, thematic curriculum, caring and knowledgeable staff, and strong sense of community. Multiple families report their children developed a genuine love of learning and maintained friendships formed at the school.

Engaging hands-on curriculumwarm and caring teachersstaff know children by name
Address
43940 Farmwell Hunt Plaza, Ashburn, VA
Phone
(703) 723-7663
Country Kids Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Country Kids Childcare Center in Rocky Mount receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the owners Tommy and Linda, the welcoming and caring staff, and the safe, clean environment. Children are reported to enjoy attending, thrive developmentally, and form strong bonds with teachers.

Caring and welcoming staffowners actively involved in daily operationssafe and clean facility
Address
1135 State Street, Rocky Mount, VA
Phone
(540) 484-1777
Quality
Living Savior Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Living Savior Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the teachers, administrators, and quality of care and education provided. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere and pastoral leadership. One negative review addressed church facility rental policies rather than preschool services.

Caring and passionate staffexcellent education qualitywelcoming community
Address
5500 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA
Phone
(703) 352-4208

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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.