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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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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
Robert Day Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
9208 Centreville Road, Manassas, VA
Phone
(703) 361-2443
Elizabeth'S Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Elizabeth's Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrive in a warm, nurturing environment. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, strong communication, and quality educational curriculum. Multiple families note their children have attended from infancy through kindergarten and maintain fond memories of the center.

Warm and nurturing environmentdedicated and compassionate teachersexcellent communication with parents
Address
2320 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, VA
Phone
(434) 528-5698
Quality
Mary Bethune Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2249 Halifax Street, Lynchburg, VA
Phone
(434) 847-4221
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Kidz Comfort Zone II Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents are divided in their assessments of this daycare. Positive reviews praise the staff's care, professionalism, and developmental support for children. Negative reviews cite safety concerns, inappropriate staff conduct, and management issues.

caring and professional staffchildren's academic progressnurturing atmosphere
Address
801 Triton Court, Newport News, VA
Phone
(757) 223-1226
Lynnhaven Colony Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

LYNNHAVEN COLONY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between ratings. Four parents praise the engaged, caring staff and professional management, while two recent parents report serious concerns about child safety, hygiene, feeding, classroom placement, and owner conduct.

Engaged and passionate staffprofessional director (Vanessa)clean facility
Address
2217 West Great Neck Road, Va. Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 481-2909
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Ymca School Age Child Care @ Indian River Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

This YMCA location in Virginia Beach receives consistently positive feedback for its facility quality and staff friendliness. Parents and members praise the clean, well-maintained environment, diverse amenities (pool, gym, classes), and welcoming atmosphere. The facility offers before/after school child care that parents say is wonderful, with staff who are responsive and genuinely caring.

Friendly and professional staffclean and well-maintained facilitydiverse a
Address
5660 Indian River Road, Va Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 366-0488
Great Neck Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2225 Rosehall Drive, Va. Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 481-9217
Abundant Love Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1543 Holly Grove Drive, Bumpass, VA
Phone
(804) 556-6810
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Building Blocks Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Building Blocks Preschool receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, individual attention to each child, and balanced approach to learning and play. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, secure facility, and responsive communication as key strengths. The center is particularly noted for its ability to support children with varying needs, including special needs, and for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care.

Professional and caring staffindividual attention to each childstructured learning environment balanced with play
Address
844 & 848 Jerome Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 583-6389
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The Children'S Center @ Executive
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Children's Center @ Executive receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents regarding staff quality, child development, and educational programming. However, some parents report frustrating experiences with enrollment procedures, non-refundable fees, and unclear waitlist communication.

Caring and well-trained staffstrong educational curriculum and developmental assessmentsexcellent early intervention services
Address
300 Executive Court, Suffolk, VA
Phone
(757) 538-2523
Quality
Shenandoah University Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
118 Regency Lakes Drive, Winchester, VA
Phone
(540) 665-0991
Winchester Day Nursery Preschool & Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Winchester Day Nursery Preschool & Childcare Center for its caring, dedicated staff and director who provide individualized attention to children. The facility is noted for affordability, strong kindergarten preparation, and success with developmental milestones like potty training and social skills.

Caring and friendly staffExcellent director (Sue) and leadershipIndividualized attention
Address
133 Lincoln Street, Winchester, VA
Phone
(540) 662-2629
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Valley Health Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1842 & 1846 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA
Phone
(540) 536-8815
Walnut Grove Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Walnut Grove Academy receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about the infant room. While some parents praise the staff and overall environment, others report poor care quality, unresponsive teachers, and safety issues in the infant classroom.

Friendly and caring staff in non-infant classroomswelcoming environmentdirector received positive feedback
Address
4238 Burroughs Drive, Warrenton, VA
Phone
(540) 347-0116
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The Improvement Assoc. Early Childhood Learning & Workforce Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
120 Coppahaunk Avenue, Waverly, VA
Phone
(804) 834-3522
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Love And Learn Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Love and Learn Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, educational activities, and the director Pam. However, one parent reported serious concerns about discrimination and inadequate support for a child with ADHD, including unsubstantiated behavioral claims and exclusionary treatment.

Attentive and friendly staffclean facilityquality educational activities
Address
5168 & 5184 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 328-0444
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Childhaven Preschool & Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Childhaven for providing a family-like, caring environment with highly attentive and professional staff. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety protocols, strong communication with parents, and exceptional ability to work with children with diverse developmental and medical needs. All reviewers express strong satisfaction and recommend the center.

Family-like atmospherecaring and warm staffexcellent communication and daily updates
Address
817 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA
Phone
(540) 686-7749
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Tots And Company Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3401 Old Halifax Road, South Boston, VA
Phone
(434) 575-1008
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Princess Anne Recreation Center Early Childhood Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Princess Anne Recreation Center is a highly-rated facility offering comprehensive amenities including an Olympic-size pool, fitness center, basketball courts, and various programs for all ages. Parents consistently praise the clean facilities, exceptional and helpful staff, and excellent value for membership cost. The center is noted as a family-friendly destination that supports activities from early childhood through adulthood.

Clean and well-maintained facilityO
Address
1400 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 385-5994
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Open Door Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Open Door Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents whose children attend, with praise for small class sizes, skilled staff, ABA-focused instruction, and strong social-emotional development. However, two parents reported significant difficulty scheduling tours with the director over extended periods. The center appears to serve children with varying developmental needs effectively.

Small class sizeslow student-to-teacher ratiosskilled staff trained in ABA
Address
601 Catoctin Circle Ne, Leesburg, VA
Phone
(703) 777-1939
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Childtime - Alverser
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Childtime Alverser for exceptional, loving care from stable staff who form meaningful connections with children. Strong communication through daily updates, photos, videos, and app access is highlighted as a key strength. Multiple reviewers report their children are visibly happy and thriving in a clean, well-organized, family-oriented environment.

Attentive and caring staff with low turnoverstrong parent-teacher communication with frequent updates and photosclean and well-maintained facility
Address
1220 Alverser Drive, Midlothian, VA
Phone
(804) 379-8125
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Nrca Head Start Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The reviews provided are not for a daycare center but for New River Community College, a higher education institution. This appears to be data collection error, as the reviews discuss college programs, professors, and campus facilities rather than childcare services.

None applicable - reviews are for a collegenot a daycare
Address
5251 College Drive Godbey Hall, Dublin, VA
Phone
(540) 674-3600
Quality
Watchcare Child Development Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5100 Salem Street, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 222-2745
Small Voices' Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Small Voices Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, professional staff and owner Mrs. Knowles. Parents report their children are excited to attend, feel safe and loved, and experience quality learning and developmental support in a clean, nurturing environment.

Caring and loving staffowner Mrs. Knowles highly praisedchildren excited to attend
Address
3940 Airline Boulevard, Suite 110, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 488-0157
Quality
Jumpstart Creative C.D.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

JumpStart Creative CDC receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff's dedication, nurturing environment, and support for child development across all ages including special needs. However, a minority of recent reviews express serious concerns about the owner's unprofessional conduct, rudeness, and lack of conflict resolution with parents.

Safe and nurturing environmentfriendly and respectful staffstrong educational support
Address
915 High Street, Portsmouth, VA
Phone
(757) 393-5902
Quality
Ymca Childcare - Jamerson Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise the Jamerson YMCA childcare staff as caring, dedicated, and professional. The facility offers excellent amenities including an indoor pool, gym, CrossFit programs, and recently expanded baby/toddler areas. Overall satisfaction is very high with families appreciating the welcoming environment and quality instruction.

Caring and dedicated childcare staffexpanded baby/toddler areazero-entry pool
Address
801 Wyndhurst Drive, Lynchburg, VA
Phone
(434) 847-8750
Loving Arms Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Loving Arms Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational programs, and welcoming environment. One parent reported significant concerns about food allergy management, strict drop-off policies, and lack of promised curriculum implementation during their two-month experience.

Loving Arms owner/director (Mrs. LaShawn) is welcoming and approachableStaff are nurturingprofessional
Address
8 Dorothy Lane, Stafford, VA
Phone
(540) 602-2647
Quality
The Father'S House Community Outreach Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
3340 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, VA
Phone
(804) 861-5270
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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.