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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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Creative Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Creative Kids Daycare in Roanoke receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, loving staff, strong educational programs, and nurturing environment that supports their children's development.

Caring and attentive teachersdaily communication with parents via pictures and updatesclean and organized facility
Address
1631 Blue Hills Drive, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 344-0370
Quality
Happy Feet Early Learning And Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
37 Ellsworth Street, Martinsville, VA
Phone
(276) 403-4183
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Little Peeples World LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Peeples World receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, professional and caring staff, strong educational programming, and family-oriented approach. Director Jessica is frequently mentioned by name as exceptional and trustworthy.

Facility cleanlinessprofessional staffcaring and family-oriented environment
Address
30 W. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA
Phone
(804) 322-7377
Quality
Golden Care Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Some parents describe the staff as wonderful, professional, and helpful, creating a comfortable environment where they feel the caregivers act like additional grandparents. Conversely, one parent reports that their children were spanked, causing trauma and strong aversion to the facility, despite acknowledging the children learned well.

wonderful staffprofessionalhelpful
Address
1820 W Queen Street, Hampton, VA
Phone
(757) 224-5664
Great Bridge-Hickory Family Ymca Summer Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise the Great Bridge-Hickory Family YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and attentive staff, and diverse amenities including pools, gym equipment, and children's activity zones. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent swimming instructors and positive experiences with specific staff members. The facility offers strong value for families who can utilize its full range of services.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffexcellent swimm
Address
633 Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 546-9622
Tia'S Precious Love Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Tia's Precious Love Childcare Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, cleanliness, and accommodations, though one negative review describes poor management, facility maintenance issues, and unprofessional staff behavior at what appears to be a different location or franchise.

Caring staffspacious classroomsplayground
Address
5685 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 395-4975
Quality
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Open Arms Christian Child Development Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff warmth, curriculum quality, and low turnover. One negative review details an insensitive interaction regarding a child's developmental needs during summer camp two years ago.

Friendly and loving staffstructured teaching curriculum aligned with researchstrong staff retention
Address
43115 Waxpool Road, Ashburn, VA
Phone
(703) 729-9144
The Tot Spot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1597 Senseny Road, Winchester, VA
Phone
(540) 662-9090
Quality
Braddock Street United Methodist Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes the center as providing excellent PreK preparation with teachers who ensure children are ready for kindergarten. The review highlights that care for all ages is developmentally appropriate, offering enriching social, emotional, academic, and creative experiences.

Excellent PreK preparationwell-prepared for kindergartenexcellent teachers
Address
115 Wolfe Street, Winchester, VA
Phone
(540) 667-8915
Quality
A Heavenly Haven INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise A Heavenly Haven as an exceptional daycare with a loving, professional staff led by owner Juanita. Children demonstrate strong academic progress in literacy, math, and sign language, while parents appreciate the clean facility, responsive communication, and nurturing Christian-based curriculum. Multiple parents drive significant distances to attend and report their children are well-prepared for school.

Professional yet caring staffclean facilitystrong educational curriculum
Address
15435 Warwick Boulevard, #L, Newport News, VA
Phone
(757) 369-6082
Lee Center Cooperative Playgroup
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Lee Center Cooperative Playgroup is a community facility in Arlington highly regarded for its welcoming atmosphere, diverse community, and cleanliness. Parents appreciate the various activities offered including clay classes, playground facilities, and social opportunities. Most reviews are positive, though some note occasional maintenance issues.

Nice staffdiverse communityclean and safe
Address
5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 228-5255
Precious Pearls Ccc For Children W/Special Needs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Precious Pearls specializes in caring for children with special needs and receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. Multiple reviewers report significant improvements in their children's speech, behavior, and independence, along with praise for staff expertise and communication. One parent expressed frustration with the enrollment process and communication.

Specialized staff trained for special needsattentive and caring staffgood communication with parents
Address
516 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 286-9900
Quality
Gingerbread House Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent who attended the center as a child reports high satisfaction with the personalized care and stability for their own child. In contrast, another parent criticizes the facility for alleged neglect, safety hazards, and unprofessional staff behavior.

personalized carestability for long-term attendeesaffectionate staff
Address
305 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA
Phone
(757) 569-8658
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A Child'S Place At Hollin Hall
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents highlight the facility's caring staff and diverse programming, including full-day preschool, before-and-after school care, and summer camps with field trips. While one reviewer noted early staffing and administrative challenges, the center has since stabilized and is valued as a rare full-day option in the area.

Fantastic and caring teachersenthusiastic staffdiverse activities including museum visits and sports events
Address
1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 765-8811
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Just Beginning Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Just Beginning Day Care receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, child-focused approach, and safe environment with security features. However, a minority of recent reviews cite concerns about excessive TV time, harsh staff communication, and slow academic progression.

Attentive and supportive staffchild-led play and exploration emphasizedstrong security measures
Address
377 Hanbury Road West, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 482-9007
Quality
Deep Creek Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Deep Creek Country Day School receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, positive environment, and long-term satisfaction with the facility. However, some concerns have been raised about specific staff professionalism and diaper care practices.

Friendly and welcoming staffchildren are happypositive long-term experience
Address
718 Shell Road, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 485-1701
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Great Bridge Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Great Bridge Preschool in Chesapeake receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the warm, supportive staff and quality education, with many enrolling multiple children and noting rapid enrollment. The facility is described as affordable and well-rounded, with flexible scheduling options.

Caring and patient teacherssupportive staffwelcoming environment
Address
201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 482-9788
Precious Time Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Precious Time for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff who support child development and growth. The facility is well-maintained, professionally managed, and provides regular communication with families. New management changes have been noted positively by current parents.

Caring and patient staffstrong child development supportwelcoming environment
Address
1600 Early Settlers Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 272-1062
Quality
Kidzalat LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes exceptional care, noting that the staff is friendly and proactive in checking on absent children, providing peace of mind and high satisfaction. In contrast, another parent reports a negative experience involving a dismissive director, concerns about curriculum quality and food, and allegations of harsh treatment toward their child.

friendly and caring staffproactive communication about absencespeace of mind for parents
Address
2195 Carter Gallier Blvd., Powhatan, VA
Phone
(804) 378-3337
Old Dominion Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Old Dominion Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, low staff turnover, and academic outcomes. One parent reported concerns about ear infections and cleanliness, though others attributed ear infections to individual factors rather than the facility.

Caring and engaged teachersvery low staff turnover providing consistencychildren feel loved and welcomed
Address
74 Barclay Place Court, Charlottesville, VA
Phone
(434) 466-0011
Lansdowne Head Start Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2624 Salem Turnpike, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 345-6426
The Merit School Of Stafford Lakes # 25
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Stafford Lakes for providing exceptional, nurturing care with highly dedicated and warm staff. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially in a safe, clean environment with engaging activities and strong parent communication. The center has maintained high satisfaction across multiple age groups and years of operation.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm and nurturing environmentstrong parent communication with daily updates and photos
Address
251 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA
Phone
(540) 286-3655
Quality
Kids Are Special Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the staff's caring nature, academic preparation for Pre-K, and flexible scheduling, while another notes significant social and communication progress for their child. Conversely, a third reviewer criticizes the center for allegedly excluding children with state-recognized religious exemptions despite its inclusive claims.

caring staffacademic preparation for Pre-K and Kindergartenflexible scheduling
Address
28365 Hillman Highway, Meadowview, VA
Phone
(276) 944-3175
Quality
Kiddie Kingdom INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Kiddie Kingdom receives predominantly positive reviews praising the caring, qualified staff, child-centered approach, and welcoming family atmosphere. However, a small number of parents reported serious concerns about behavior management, dismissal procedures, and alleged confidentiality violations during custody disputes.

Loving and dedicated teacherschild-centered learning environmentstrong academic and social development
Address
813 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA
Phone
(804) 798-2767
Quality
The Village Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents highlight the staff's professionalism and genuine care for children's learning and safety. Long-term families appreciate the friendly owners and consistent, loving environment across multiple years of attendance.

nice staffprofessionalcaring
Address
1219 N. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 648-5437
Love And Learn Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Love and Learn Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising attentive staff, cleanliness, and educational activities. However, one parent reported serious concerns about discrimination and inadequate accommodation for a child with ADHD, including false behavioral allegations and lack of transparency.

attentive and friendly staffclean facilitystrong teacher-child relationships
Address
5207 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 326-9388
Quality
Phase II-Neighborhood After-School Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights exceptional care, strict safety protocols during the pandemic, and responsive administration, while another describes a completely different negative experience involving staff negligence, unauthorized feeding, and ignored infants.

exceptional carestrict safety protocolsresponsive administration
Address
2630 New Market Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 795-2336
Quality
Wesley Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Wesley Preschool receives mixed reviews. While some parents appreciate the church-based community aspect, others report significant concerns about staffing practices, discipline approaches, and educational quality. Late opening times and scheduling coordination issues are also noted.

Located in same building as good after school programchurch community atmosphere
Address
3701 Conduit Road, Colonial Height, VA
Phone
(804) 526-3700
Wesley Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Wesley Children's Center receives mixed reviews. Some parents appreciate the church community aspect, while others express significant concerns about staff reliability, childcare quality, and classroom management in the preschool program.

Located in same building as good after school program for older kidschurch community atmosphere
Address
3701 Conduit Road, Colonial Height, VA
Phone
(804) 526-3757
Angels At Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Angels at Play as an exceptional daycare with highly professional, loving, and dedicated staff. Multiple families report their children thriving academically and emotionally, with teachers going above and beyond expectations. The center is noted for its clean facilities, strong curriculum, engaging activities, and owner Diane Harrison's oversight.

Professional and loving staffclean facilitystrong curriculum
Address
5810 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA
Phone
(804) 861-8888

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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.