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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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Basics Primary School And Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

BASICS Primary School and Day Care has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews highlight strong teacher retention, structured curriculum, developmental progress, and parent communication through daily reports. Negative reviews cite safety concerns, alleged dishonesty about incidents, discrimination regarding medical conditions, and poor management.

Teacher stability and qualitychild development and vocabulary improvementstructured kindergarten preparation
Address
1509 River Birch Run North, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 424-0994
Quality
Frog Pond Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Frog Pond Early Learning Center is praised for its nature-based curriculum, outdoor education, and dedicated long-standing teachers. However, recent reviews highlight significant concerns about administrative staff conduct, high staff turnover, poor parent communication, campus maintenance issues, and mandatory volunteer expectations that conflict with premium tuition costs.

Nature-based outdoor curriculumdedicated and nurturing teacherson-site animals
Address
7204 Harrison Lane, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 765-7663
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Great Day Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
11155 N. Shore Drive, Reston, VA
Phone
(703) 787-6900
Quality
Four Seasons Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Four Seasons Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, curriculum quality, and engaged children. However, one parent reported experiencing racial discrimination and unprofessional management conduct that resulted in their family being asked to leave.

Kind and caring staffengaging curriculumpositive reinforcement
Address
5295 Windsor Drive, King George, VA
Phone
(540) 663-3373
Quality
Bell Creek Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Bell Creek Child Development Center receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising caring, attentive staff and strong teacher-student relationships. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about administrative professionalism, staff accountability, and child safety practices.

Warm and loving teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationexperienced and consistent staff
Address
7620 Left Flank Road, Mechanicsville, VA
Phone
(804) 559-2007
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The Willow Tree Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Willow Tree Child Development Center for its nurturing, hands-on approach and deeply invested staff. Director Jennifer and teachers like Mrs. Lisa Manders receive specific recognition for going above and beyond, particularly in supporting children with developmental delays and speech challenges. Families report feeling comfortable, welcomed, and confident in their children's care and development.

Hands-oncaring director and staffpersonalized attention to each child
Address
5255 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 874-5300
All About Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

All About Children receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviews praise staff warmth, family-like treatment, and child development support including potty training. However, multiple negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged physical discipline, unprofessional front office conduct, missed commitments, and inappropriate staff behavior.

Staff warmth and caring approachtreats children like familysuccessful potty training and separation anxiety support
Address
931 Glenrock Road, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 455-9665
Quality
St. Philip Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
7506 St. Philip Court, Falls Church, VA
Phone
(703) 573-4570
Just For Kids Preschool & Child Care Center Ltd
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Just for Kids Preschool & Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, detailed daily communication, and individualized attention to children's needs. Parents highlight the center's effectiveness in preparing children for kindergarten and their compassionate handling of children with special needs like ADHD. One parent gave a negative review with no specifics provided.

Friendly and professional staffdetailed daily reports and photosindividualized attention
Address
871 South Lynnhaven Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 368-5439
Quality
Kid'S Station Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kid's Station Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviewers praise staff professionalism, cleanliness, educational activities, and communication, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including inappropriate child dismissals, staff disorganization, health/hygiene issues, and unresponsive management.

nice and professional staffclean facilityeducational activities
Address
1100 Sam Perry Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA
Phone
(540) 741-3740
Quality
Signs And Wonders Day Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Signs and Wonders is a faith-based daycare in Richmond with mostly positive reviews praising its caring staff, clean environment, and family-oriented approach. However, there are serious allegations from one parent regarding child abandonment and inappropriate staff conduct by the director. The facility has a 3.8/5 Google rating based on submitted reviews.

welcoming atmospherecaring and dedicated staffclean environment
Address
3612 Meadowbridge Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 329-7490
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Angels Keepers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Angels Keepers receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Five parents praise the structured environment, friendly staff, and quality care, while four parents report serious concerns including inadequate feeding, aggressive staff behavior, and unprofessional treatment of children.

Structured environmentfriendly and welcoming stafffeels like family
Address
329 Kellam Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 490-9441
Quality
Clairmont School & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Clairmont School & Child Care Center (operating as Guidepost Montessori) for its caring, attentive staff and strong Montessori-based education approach. Children show significant academic and social-emotional growth, with staff members frequently highlighted for going above and beyond to support individual child development. One parent noted staff shortages affecting lead guide availability, though overall care remained positive.

Dedicated
Address
3551 Waterway Drive, Dumfries, VA
Phone
(703) 670-9070
Emporia Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents praise the Emporia YMCA Child Care Center for its friendly and professional staff, welcoming environment, and quality programming. The facility is noted as clean with good equipment and community activities. Summer camp and preschool programs receive particular recognition for engaging children.

Friendly and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentquality summer camp program
Address
212 Weaver Avenue, Emporia, VA
Phone
(757) 348-9622
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Grasshopper Green And Kenwood School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Grasshopper Green receives mostly 5-star reviews praising experienced, caring staff, quality curriculum, and strong community feel. However, two 1-star reviews cite staff inattentiveness, neglect of children's needs, and inappropriate discipline practices.

Experienced and caring teachersMother Goose curriculumage-appropriate activities and art projects
Address
4955 Sunset Lane, Annandale, VA
Phone
(703) 256-4711
Ymca Summer Camp At Greenbrier Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents report mixed experiences at this YMCA facility. While many praise the friendly staff, affordable pricing, and quality childcare services, serious concerns have been raised about facility cleanliness, inadequate supervision, and alleged incidents of inappropriate child-to-child contact that were not properly reported to state licensing authorities.

Friendly and patient staffaffordable membership pricesvariety of fitness classes
Address
1033 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 547-9622
Mom'S Tot Spot Child Development Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Mom's Tot Spot has highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising caring staff and child development, but several serious safety violations reported including a child left unattended for 18 minutes, unsupervised outdoor time, and cleanliness issues that prompted state inspections.

Caring and communicative staffstrong child development and school readinesschildren enjoy attending
Address
370 Fenwick Road, Fort Monroe, VA
Phone
(757) 722-1000
Quality
Alexandria Academy Of Fine Arts And Science
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
425 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 447-0763
Child Care And Education At The Virginia Hospital Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

This facility appears to be a hospital, not a daycare center. The reviews describe inpatient hospital experiences, surgical care, and emergency services rather than childcare and education services. No parent reviews of actual daycare services are present.

Clinical staff professionalism and compassionclean modern facilitiesefficient care coordination
Address
601 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA
Phone
(703) 717-7375
Willow Tree Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Willow Tree Academy LLC receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing, hands-on approach to childcare and genuine investment in each child's development. Parents highlight the caring staff, responsive leadership under Director Jennifer, and the center's ability to support children with developmental delays. Families report feeling comfortable and confident in the quality of care provided.

Hands-oncaring staff genuinely invested in children's developmentresponsive director and ownership
Address
2359 Jefferson Highway, Waynesboro, VA
Phone
(540) 943-5996
Quality
Funland Before & After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

FUNLAND Before & After School Program has received mixed reviews. While several parents praise the caring staff, structured activities, and positive environment under new leadership, others report serious concerns about staff professionalism, supervision, and administrative issues.

Dedicated and caring staff members (Mr. MarquisMr. MarcusMs. Stephanie)
Address
9501 Dean Park Lane, Manassas, VA
Phone
(703) 365-2582 EXT 228
Primrose School At Cahoon Commons
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Cahoon Commons for its exceptional care, cleanliness, and structured curriculum. Staff members are described as caring, attentive, and invested in children's development, with low turnover rates. The facility is well-organized and creates a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to learn.

Exceptional teaching staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesstructured curriculum supporting learning and development
Address
660 Grassfield Parkway, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 842-6589
Quality
Precious Angels Developmental Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1214 Wilmer Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 612-8670
Quality
Rebecca'S Rainbow Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
21724 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA
Phone
(434) 237-4657
Great Falls Village Green Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Village Green Day School in Great Falls receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the school's strong leadership, enriching curriculum, excellent communication with families, and extended hours (7am-6pm). Multiple families report long-term enrollment with high satisfaction and note their children are well-prepared for kindergarten.

caring and attentive teachersstrong lea
Address
790 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA
Phone
(703) 759-4049
Quality
Happyland Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Happyland Day Care as a safe, loving, and well-organized facility with professional, caring staff. Families highlight excellent communication through the Brightwheel app, structured learning, engaging activities, and a clean, spacious outdoor play area. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive in the cheerful, joyful atmosphere.

Safe and loving environmentexcellent staff professionalism and friendlinessstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
1227 Translyvania Avenue, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 543-3239
Quality
Boys & Girls Club Of The Mountain Empire -Virginia Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain Empire in Bristol receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise it as a happy, healthy place with fun activities and community programs, multiple parents report serious concerns about staff behavior and bullying issues that led them to withdraw their children.

Fun activities and eventsplayground facilitiescommunity programs
Address
334 Rebecca Street, Bristol, VA
Phone
(276) 669-8921
Marmion Head Start Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1114 Grayson Avenue Nw, Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 345-1194
Quality
The Y Afterschool At Crystal Spring
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2620 Carolina Ave. S.W., Roanoke, VA
Phone
(540) 293-6724
Quality
Gloucester Learning Center - Hayes
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Gloucester Learning Center in Hayes receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff led by owner Ms. Laura, clean facilities, and strong developmental support. Parents emphasize the center's long-standing reputation in the community, reasonable pricing, and inclusive curriculum including activities like karate classes and summer field trips. Children reportedly enjoy attending and form strong bonds with staff and peers.

Well-trained and knowledgeable staffclean and well-maintained facilityprofessional owner (Ms. Laura) who communicates regularly with parents
Address
2475 Hayes Road, Hayes, VA
Phone
(804) 642-2000

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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.