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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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Angelles Place Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Angelles Place for its warm, welcoming staff and safe, clean environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's attentive care, structured curriculum, and ability to work with children with special needs. Children are reported to be happy, well-behaved, and engaged in learning activities.

Warm and welcoming staffclean and organized facilitysafe environment
Address
3907 Hershberger Road Nw, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 491-9613
Quality
Clarksville Baptist Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: The reviews provided are for a church, not a daycare center. Most reviewers (8/9) gave 5-star ratings, praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring community, Scripture-based teaching, and Pastor Greg's leadership. One reviewer expressed concern about biblical soundness and church practices.

welcoming atmospherecaring communityfriendly people
Address
210 5th Street, Clarksville, VA
Phone
(434) 374-2219
Tysons Corner Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Tysons Corner Children's Center receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and educational curriculum. Parents consistently report their children thriving socially, emotionally, and academically, with smooth transitions for infants and strong communication through the facility's app. The center is highlighted for its long-tenured staff, community events, convenient location, and reasonable pricing.

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Address
8260 Greensboro Drive, Mclean, VA
Phone
(703) 761-1123
Common Ground Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Common Ground Child Care Center in Reston receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff, nurturing environment, and strong curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the low staff turnover, outdoor activities, field trips, and sense of community. One parent expressed concerns about pricing and infant facility conditions relative to monthly costs.

Experienced and caring teachers with long tenurelow staff turnovernurturing and loving environment
Address
1700 Wainwright Drive, Reston, VA
Phone
(703) 437-8226
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Little Rainbow Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Little Rainbow Daycare Center for its caring, hands-on staff and well-organized environment. The center is noted for engaging activities, emphasis on independence and life skills, and a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere. Multiple parents report high satisfaction and recommend the facility.

caring and loving staffclean and well-organized facilitymeaningful educational activities
Address
2853 Rose Mount Road, Hustle, VA
Phone
(804) 443-4142
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Aslan Castle Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Aslan Castle for providing excellent, attentive childcare with a strong educational focus. Staff are described as caring and responsive, with children showing measurable developmental progress. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and well-being.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academic preparation for kindergartenclean facilities
Address
249 Laxton Road, Lynchburg, VA
Phone
(434) 239-5407
Quality
Arlington P&R-Fairlington Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise this community center facility for its exceptional playground amenities and comprehensive recreational offerings. The facility features age-appropriate play areas, a rope walk, slides, and climbing structures, alongside adult fitness equipment, indoor gymnasium space, and access to a farmers market. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness, safety, friendly staff, and unique educational features like art displays and a seed bank library.

Excellent playground with multiple age-appropriate areasrope walk and high slidesandbox and climbing structures
Address
300 North Park Drive, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 228-6430
Arlington P&R-Madison Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Arlington P&R-Madison Community Center is a community center facility that offers recreational programs and activities for families. Parents appreciate the variety of amenities, affordable pricing, and engaging programs available, though most reviews focus on general community center features rather than dedicated daycare services.

Helpful staffgood classes and gym facilitiesengaging summer camp and community programs
Address
3829 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 228-5316
Tots N Us Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Tots N Us Children's Academy in Fairfax receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, engaging activities, and safe nurturing environment. Most reviewers report their children are happy and eager to attend. One negative review claims the facility prioritizes profit over child welfare and lacks educational focus.

Friendly and caring teacherschildren happy to attendoutdoor playground
Address
3711 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA
Phone
(703) 865-4455
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F.A.Z. Creative Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

F.A.Z. Creative Education Center in McLean, Virginia receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight exceptional, caring teachers with low turnover, a nurturing family-like environment, strong communication, and comprehensive educational activities. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many families enrolling multiple children and staying long-term.

Caring and patient teachersclean and organized facilityexcellen
Address
1776 Old Meadow Road, Mclean, VA
Phone
(703) 848-8822
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Little River Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little River Day School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents highlight strong leadership under Director Ms. Sue, excellent communication through the school app, and a balanced curriculum emphasizing academics, art, and science. Children reportedly look forward to attending and develop strong social skills and friendships.

Caring and invested staffstrong leadership and communicationclean and safe facilities
Address
6481 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 642-5911
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St. John'S Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

St. John's Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center is highly rated by parents as part of a welcoming church community. Parents praise the friendly staff, Christian values, and family-focused environment. The center is recognized for its active community involvement and support programs.

Amazing daycarefriendly and welcoming staffwonderful pastor
Address
5952 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 971-3581
Quality
Quality Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
2001 Martin Avenue, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 545-4596
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First Steps Infant Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

First Steps Infant Development Center in Charlottesville receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and professional staff, balanced approach to learning and free play, and excellent communication through daily activity reports. The facility is noted as clean and well-organized with a significant waitlist.

attentive and kind staffprofessional teachers who love their jobsbalanced creative and structured learning
Address
1100 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA
Phone
(434) 295-5575
Quality
The Cedarhouse School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
2301 Colony Crossing Place, Midlothian, VA
Phone
(804) 639-8078
St. Paul'S Episcopal Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

St. Paul's Episcopal Church in King George, Virginia operates a preschool program that parents praise highly. Reviews highlight the warm, welcoming congregation and church community. One parent specifically noted their son's preschool experience there prepared him well for kindergarten.

warm and welcoming congregationwell-prepared preschool programcharming facility
Address
5486 St. Pauls Road, King George, VA
Phone
(540) 663-2141
Girls Incorporated Of Bristol
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Girls Incorporated of Bristol for its engaging programs and caring staff. Children enjoy attending, with the summer program keeping them actively engaged. Staff members like Allen, Nicole, Heather Lawson, and Miss Grace are specifically commended for their attentiveness and support.

Caring and attentive staffengaging summer programschildren love attending
Address
613 Highland Avenue, Bristol, VA
Phone
(276) 669-8686
Honeytree Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Honeytree Early Learning Center in Roanoke receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the exceptional quality of teachers and director, the cleanliness of the facility, and strong communication with families through the Tadpoles app and live camera feeds.

Caring and dedicated teachers (especially Mrs. Brittney JenkinsMiss Alinaand Miss Linda)
Address
4330 Franklin Road S.W., Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 725-3505
River Of Love Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

River of Love Ministries is a Christian-based daycare and preschool in Chester, Virginia with a 4.6/5 rating. Parents praise the affordable pricing, educational preparation for kindergarten, and faith-based curriculum. One parent reported concerns about unfair treatment of school-age children during bus loading procedures.

Christian/faith-based educationreasonable pricingkindergarten preparation
Address
2206 East Hundred Road, Chester, VA
Phone
(804) 530-1004
Jccnv-Beth El Hebrew Congregation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Beth El Hebrew Congregation is a reform temple in Alexandria with a welcoming community atmosphere and diverse programming. Parents appreciate the friendly environment and active social engagement. However, this appears to be a religious congregation rather than a traditional daycare center.

Welcoming to diverse family structuresabundant parkingactive social action programs
Address
3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 537-3084
Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy For Early Learners INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy as an excellent, caring facility with a warm, nurturing environment led by Dr. Deborah Tillman. Children show strong academic progress in reading, writing, and math while developing social-emotional skills in a diverse, faith-based setting. Multiple parents report feeling confident and supported as part of a family-like community.

Caring and professional staffstrong academic curriculumChristian/faith-based education
Address
5001 Seminary Road, Suite 109, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 931-1051
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Abby'S Ark Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Abby's Ark for its caring, committed staff and strong educational programs. The facility is noted for its spacious grounds, small class sizes with favorable teacher-to-student ratios, and diverse activities including soccer, music, and field trips. Multiple reviewers report long-term positive experiences and recommend the center highly.

Small class sizeslow teacher-to-student ratioscaring and experienced staff
Address
601 Washington Street, Portsmouth, VA
Phone
(757) 393-5818
Ymca - Chickahominy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

YMCA Chickahominy is a well-regarded facility with consistently positive feedback. Parents and members praise the friendly, helpful staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities including pools with slides, fitness equipment, and group fitness classes.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitylifeguards on duty
Address
5401 Whiteside Road, Sandston, VA
Phone
(804) 428-8560
Waynesboro Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise Waynesboro Family YMCA for its welcoming staff, clean facilities, and variety of programs for children and adults. The facility offers good value with multiple exercise options, sports facilities, and reliable childcare. Recent renovations have improved the lobby and weight rooms.

Friendly and responsive staffwelcoming atmospheregood value membership
Address
648 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA
Phone
(540) 943-9622
Quality
Richmond'S First Baptist Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise First Baptist Preschool for its caring, experienced staff, play-based learning approach, and excellent facilities. Children thrive academically and socially, with families appreciating strong communication, security measures, flexible pricing, and the vibrant school community that fosters lasting friendships.

Experienced and nurturing teachersplay-based and thematic learningexcellent student-teacher ratios
Address
2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 358-5458 EXT 155
The Alexander School Of Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Alexander School of Early Learning receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, loving, and educational environment. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, clean facilities, engaging activities, and strong communication with families. Children are reported to be excited to attend and show measurable academic progress.

Warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and dedicated staffclean and well-maintained facility
Address
8903 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA
Phone
(540) 582-8005
Quality
Brightest Beginnings Day Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Brightest Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the cleanliness, caring staff, and family-like environment. The director Amy is frequently mentioned by name and credited with creating a nurturing, educational space. One parent reported a negative experience involving a teacher yelling at children and restrictive classroom practices.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffchildren happy and loved
Address
1680 Old Bridge Road, Suite 201, Woodbridge, VA
Phone
(703) 494-1219
Winwood Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Winwood Children's Center in Fairfax receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring and experienced staff, nurturing environment, and strong leadership from directors Katy and Jenn. Families report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with particular appreciation for the center's ability to accommodate special needs and allergies.

Experienced and long-tenured staffcaring and attentive teachersstrong leadership (directors Katy and Jenn)
Address
12301 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA
Phone
(703) 218-4141
Quality
Happy Hearts Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Happy Hearts Children's Center in Herndon receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring and communicative staff, strong academic and social skill development, and safe, nurturing environment. Parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and patient teachersresponsive communicationsafe and welcoming environment
Address
2730 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA
Phone
(703) 793-3880
Quality
The Gathering At Scott Memorial Umc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Gathering at Scott Memorial UMC is a church-based facility with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Reviews praise the welcoming, Christ-centered community atmosphere, family programs, and the pastor's leadership. The facility is also recognized for its community outreach programs including a food pantry and food bank.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentChrist-filled atmospherePastor Rachel's leadership and sermons
Address
815 Baker Road, Va Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 401-9722

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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.