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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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Mt. Trashmore Family Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA Preschool receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the daycare staff for being caring, attentive, and creating a welcoming community atmosphere, with particular appreciation for programs like stay-and-play childcare and leadership initiatives. However, the facility faces significant criticism regarding cleanliness standards, management issues, and overall facility maintenance.

Caring and attentive daycare staffclean and safe childcare enviro
Address
4441 South Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 456-9622
Quality
Wonder Land Enrichment Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Wonder Land Enrichment Center is a family-owned facility in Verona with over 20 years of experience that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, engaging activities, clean facility, and strong developmental outcomes for children from infancy through school age. Many families have used the center for multiple children over extended periods and report feeling confident in the quality of care provided.

Experienced staffengaging activitiesclean facility
Address
81 Quicks Mill Road, Verona, VA
Phone
(540) 248-2982
Quality
Southern Fauquier Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

SOUTHERN FAUQUIER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the safe environment, family-like atmosphere, activities, affordable pricing, and comprehensive programs. Negative reviewers report concerns about favoritism toward family members, inadequate supervision of bullying, unprofessional staff behavior including profanity, and safety issues such as smoking on school buses.

Safe environmentfun activitiesfamily-like staff
Address
6117 Catlett Road, Bealeton, VA
Phone
(540) 439-8687
Primrose School Of Virginia Beach South
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents overwhelmingly praise Primrose School of Virginia Beach South, highlighting excellent staff, strong educational curriculum, and a safe, clean environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending, show measurable developmental progress, and experience smooth classroom transitions. The school maintains low teacher turnover and follows policies consistently.

Low teacher turnoverclean and well-designed facilityknowledgeable and friendly staff
Address
1989 Fisher Arch, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 721-2200
Quality
Honeygrove Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Honeygrove Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the dedicated long-term staff, clean facilities, nurturing environment, and owner Kyrah's welcoming demeanor. One parent reported significant issues with billing inconsistencies and unprofessional behavior from the owner, though they acknowledged the quality of the infant care staff.

Consistentlong-term staff with emotional investmentnurturing and compassionate car
Address
4698 Honeygrove Road Ste.101, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 266-4419
Quality
Kid'S Kingdom - Virginia Beach
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kid's Kingdom has highly polarized reviews, with 8 five-star ratings praising the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and child development activities, but 2 one-star reviews citing neglectful infant care, unprofessional ownership, and frequent facility closures. Most parents report strong staff-child bonds and consistent engagement, while dissatisfied parents question reliability and management integrity.

caring and attentive stafffamily-like environmentdaily activity updates
Address
1100 Indian Lakes Blvd., Suites B And C, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 490-0705
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Kids Kingdom - Suffolk
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kids Kingdom receives highly polarized reviews, with the majority of parents praising the caring and attentive staff, developmental activities, and family-like atmosphere. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about inconsistent attention to infants, unprofessional management, and frequent facility closures without notice.

Caring and attentive staffdaily activity updatesvisible child development and learning
Address
234 Meadow View Boulevard, #250, Suffolk, VA
Phone
(757) 394-1070
United Jewish Federation Of Tidewater/Hebrew Academy Of Tidewate
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 321-2307
Teddy Bear Day Care At University Mall
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Teddy Bear Day Care for its nurturing, educational environment and dedicated staff. Multiple reviewers highlight structured lesson plans, nutritious meal options, strong safety measures, and personalized attention to children's development. The center is described as exceeding expectations compared to other daycare facilities.

Caring and passionate staffeducational lesson plansnutritious meal planning
Address
10615 Braddock Road, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA
Phone
(703) 352-3188
Meadowbrook Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Meadowbrook has highly polarized reviews. Long-term families praise warm, caring staff, affordability, and a family-like environment. However, multiple recent reviews raise serious concerns about unprofessional and rude staff behavior, unsafe handling of toddlers, inadequate feeding, and allegations of physical discipline.

Warm and caring staffaffordable pricingfamily feel
Address
555 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA
Phone
(540) 349-4354
Quality
Chester Child Development - Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Chester Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, well-cared for, and thrive in a nurturing environment. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, engaging activities, and strong communication from leadership. The facility is recommended for its quality curriculum, safety, and positive impact on child development.

Caring and professional staffNurturing environmentEngaging activities and field trips
Address
13710 Happy Hill Road, Chester, VA
Phone
(804) 768-8009
Kid'S World Learning Center - Ironbridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Kids World Learning Center for its warm, caring staff and clean facility. Children thrive in the engaging learning environment, with parents noting their kids love attending and forming friendships. The center is recognized for attentive, hands-on care and affordable pricing.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitysafe and positive environment
Address
7530 Ironbridge Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 275-7749
Quality
Chester Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Chester Child Development Center for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The facility receives high marks for engaging activities, field trips, summer programs, and strong communication with families. Multiple parents express sadness when leaving and would highly recommend the center to others.

Caring and professional staffwelcoming environmentchildren love attending
Address
13600 Happy Hill Road, Chester, VA
Phone
(804) 748-4188
Quality
Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1/5 to 5/5. Positive reviews praise well-maintained facilities, dedicated teachers, and quality education, while negative reviews cite poor handling of child transitions, lack of teacher engagement, and unfriendly staff.

well-maintained facilitiesclean environmentdedicated and caring teachers
Address
11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA
Phone
(804) 935-0162
Quality
Leave It To Beaver Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Leave it to Beaver Child Care Center in Richmond, Virginia receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, clean environment, and strong educational curriculum that promotes child development and learning.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
730 German School Road, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 231-7582
Quality
Plains Area Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
12059 Daphna Road, Broadway, VA
Phone
(540) 896-4622
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Ymca School-Age Child Care @ Hilltop Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents praise the Hilltop Family YMCA for its welcoming, friendly staff and strong sense of community. The facility offers quality school-age childcare, preschool, and after-school programs with additional amenities like a heated pool, fitness classes, and personal training. Parents report their children learn skills like swimming and feel secure in the care provided.

Friendly and attentive staffwelcoming environmentheated salt water pool
Address
1536 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 422-3805
Ymca Of Pulaski County Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents praise the YMCA Child Development Center's director April and staff for their caring, attentive approach to child development and behavior support. The facility offers nutritious meals and a safe learning environment, though it is an older building currently undergoing renovations. Parents appreciate the reasonable membership costs and available scholarships.

Dedicated and knowledgeable director and staffindividualized attention to each child's needsspeech and behavior support
Address
615 Oakhurst Avenue, Pulaski, VA
Phone
(540) 980-7422
Quality
Fairfax County Employees' Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA
Phone
(703) 324-7370
Quality
Fun Farm Centers INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Fun Farm Centers receives mixed reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and long-term satisfaction with their children's development. However, three parents report serious concerns including poor management communication, lack of basic hygiene care, billing issues, and unauthorized sharing of child information.

Caring and nurturing staffsafe environmentchildren feel loved and secure
Address
121 Commerce Park Drive, Manquin, VA
Phone
(804) 769-2195
Angel'S Place Daycare Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Angel's Place Daycare Center II in Norfolk, Virginia receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent care, safety, and educational programming. Parents highlight the owner Ms. Angel and her staff as caring, professional, and attentive, with many noting their children are happy and making developmental progress. The facility is described as well-run, clean, and family-oriented.

Caring and attentive staffbilingual instruction (Spanish and sign language)daily photos and communication with parents
Address
9573 Shore Drive, Suite A, Norfolk, VA
Phone
(757) 963-1696
Quality
Pure At Heart Childcare Center Phase 3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Pure at Heart Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents highlight the friendly, caring staff who treat children like family, maintain a clean and organized facility, and provide educational activities that support child development and learning.

Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilityeducational programming
Address
918 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
The Nest Academy At Del Ray
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

The Nest Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, nurturing environment with caring, dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong academic instruction, individual child-centered approaches, and a sense of community. The facility is noted for responsive management and active involvement in the local Del Ray community.

Warm and caring staffcompassionate teachersnurturing environment
Address
2609 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 549-1549
Quality
Grace-A-Child Usa
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Grace-A-Child USA in Christiansburg receives mostly positive reviews praising staff compassion, academic instruction, and facility cleanliness, but some parents report significant concerns about inconsistent teacher quality, behavioral management practices, administrative disorganization, and billing issues.

Dedicated and caring staffstrong academic curriculumclean facility
Address
125 Scattergood Drive, Christiansburg, VA
Phone
(540) 382-9591
Quality
Pure At Heart Childcare Center Phase 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Pure at Heart Childcare Center Phase 2 receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and organized staff, strong developmental progress in their children, and safe, clean facility environment. The center is commended for excellent communication and individualized attention, including support for children with special needs.

Caring and friendly stafforganized facilityclean environment
Address
950 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA
Phone
(757) 262-1277
Quality
Pure At Heart Childcare Center Phase 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Pure at Heart Childcare Center Phase 1 receives consistently high praise from parents. Staff are described as loving, friendly, and professional, with children showing developmental progress and enjoying attendance. Parents report the center is clean, organized, and maintains open communication.

Caring and friendly staffchild development and learningclean and organized facility
Address
710 W. Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA
Phone
(757) 826-2693
Quality
Shiningstar Daycare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Shining Star Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Five-star reviews praise the caring staff, language development support, responsive care, clean facility, and family-owned atmosphere. However, one-star reviews report unprofessional and rude management, safety concerns with playground equipment, inadequate supervision, and poor initial customer service interactions.

Caring and attentive stafflanguage development supportresponsive to parental r
Address
202 Emerson Lane, Harrisonburg, VA
Phone
(540) 442-7010
Quality
Faith Of Life Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Faith of Life Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Long-term parents praise the owner Ms. Kim's genuine care, clean facility, and character development, while other parents report serious concerns including alleged physical mistreatment of children, poor cleanliness, inadequate facilities, and inappropriate staff conduct.

Caring ownerclean facility (per satisfied parents)strong values/character education
Address
6110 Belmont Road, Chesterfield, VA
Phone
(804) 674-7777
Quality
Childtime - Memory Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise ChildTime Memory Lane for its caring, nurturing environment and strong educational foundation. Staff members, particularly director Ms. Keysha, are frequently highlighted for their warmth, professionalism, and genuine engagement with children and families. Multiple parents report their children are happy, learning academically and socially, and comfortable in the facility's care.

Warm and caring staffStrong academic and social developmentExcellent communication with parents
Address
10300 Memory Lane, Chesterfield, VA
Phone
(804) 796-7990
Quality
Beginnings Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2815 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA
Phone
(757) 380-0107
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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.