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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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Life Time Fitness Of Fairfax
Child Daycare & Preschools

This is not a daycare center—it is a fitness facility (Life Time Fitness) that offers childcare and kids' activities as amenities for members. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the clean, well-maintained facility, friendly and professional staff, excellent swimming programs, and diverse fitness classes. One member reported issues with excessive eucalyptus levels in the sauna causing health problems.

Clean and well-maintained facilityexcellent childcare
Address
9602 Main Street, Fairfax, VA
Phone
(703) 323-8700
Bright Horizons At Boone Boulevard
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Boone Boulevard in Vienna, Virginia receives universal praise from parents across all 10 reviews, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and skilled staff, clean and secure facilities, strong educational curriculum, and their children's enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and dedicated staffclean and well-maintained facilitiessecure environment
Address
1919 Gallows Road, Suite P100, Vienna, VA
Phone
(703) 288-3850
Quality
Bright Horizons At Commerce Metro Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Commerce Metro Center for its caring, experienced staff and welcoming environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-cared for, with strong communication between teachers and parents through daily updates and apps. The facility is noted for its state-of-the-art learning tools, diverse curriculum, quality food, and cleanliness.

Caring and experienced staffstrong parent-teacher communicationdaily updates and photos via app
Address
11400 Commerce Park Drive, Reston, VA
Phone
(703) 774-3211
Quality
Bright Horizons At Old Town Alexandria
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Old Town Alexandria receives consistently high praise from parents across all age groups. Parents highlight the nurturing, patient teachers, strong developmental outcomes, and warm environment that makes children excited to attend. The center is noted for reliable communication, extended hours, and a welcoming atmosphere for both children and families.

Patient and nurturing teachersclear communication and daily updatesdevelopmental growth in sp
Address
411 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 519-1840
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Bright Beginnings Christian Child Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
843 East Fincastle Turnpike, Tazewell, VA
Phone
(276) 979-4078
The Little Gym Of Alexandria At Van Dorn
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Little Gym of Alexandria at Van Dorn receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight skilled and caring instructors who create a welcoming, safe environment that promotes physical development alongside social-emotional learning and confidence-building. Parents report their children are consistently engaged and excited to attend classes.

Attentive and patient staffskilled instructorssafe and clean facilities
Address
291 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA
Phone
(703) 751-5700
The Little Gym Of Gainesville
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Little Gym of Gainesville receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the instructors' skill, friendliness, and individualized attention to each child. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, equipment variety, and diverse programming including gymnastics, dance, and birthday parties. Multiple families report their children have developed confidence, coordination, social skills, and a genuine love for attending.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffindividualized attention to each childclean facility with sanitized equipment
Address
7364 Atlas Walk Way, Gainesville, VA
Phone
(703) 753-9101
The Little Gym Of Virginia Beach
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Little Gym of Virginia Beach for its age-targeted programs, skilled and caring staff, and safe, engaging environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending weekly classes and benefit from motor skill development and social connections. The facility is noted as particularly welcoming for children with diverse needs, including those who are shy or neurodivergent.

Attentive and kind staffage-appropriate programmingvariety of activities
Address
3312 Princess Anne Road, Suite, # 825, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 368-6600
Chesterbrook Academy #811
Child Daycare & Preschools

Chesterbrook Academy #811 in Sterling, Virginia receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, stable teaching staff and responsive administration. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, and a welcoming family-like atmosphere across all age groups from infants through pre-K.

Consistentcaring teaching staff with low turnoverresponsive and present administrators (Dominique and Sophia noted frequently)
Address
46120 Woodshire Drive, Sterling, VA
Phone
(703) 444-6161
Quality
Central Montessori School Infant And Toddler Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2107 Jefferson Avenue, Richmond, VA
Phone
(804) 447-1163
Chesterbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Chesterbrook Academy in Aldie receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, well-designed curriculum that balances academics with play-based learning, and strong communication with families. Children are reported to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically, with parents noting their kids enjoy attending and show measurable progress.

Caring and dedicated staffnurturing environmentwell
Address
42097 Braddock Road, Aldie, VA
Phone
(571) 367-4322
Chesapeake Montessori School - Grassfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2013 Scenic Parkway, Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 547-7673
Children Of America Glen Allen LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Children of America Glen Allen for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers by name and note improvements following recent restructuring. Children show strong developmental progress and parents appreciate detailed daily reports and facility features like cleanliness, safety, and convenient drop-off.

Dedicated and caring teacherssafe and clean environmentdetailed daily activity
Address
2501 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen, VA
Phone
(804) 360-0248
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La Petite Academy #7135
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy #7135 for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong developmental progress across all age groups, from infants through Pre-K. Parents appreciate the classroom cameras, daily updates, and strong communication from leadership.

Warm and caring staffchild development and academic preparationclassroom cameras and photo updates
Address
625 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake, VA
Phone
(757) 436-3492
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The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Herndon receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's social skills, language development, and academic progress. The facility is described as clean, safe, well-organized, and featuring strong communication with families.

Caring and attentive teacherssafe and clean facilitystructured learning environment
Address
2400 Dulles Town Blvd., Herndon, VA
Phone
(703) 653-0337
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Kiddie Academy Of Leesburg
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Leesburg has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, nurturing staff, strong curriculum, and visible developmental progress in their children across all age groups from infants through Pre-K. The center is highly recommended for its clean facility, communication with parents, and successful kindergarten preparation.

Caring and nurturing staffpositive teacher impact on child developmentthoughtfully designed curriculum
Address
400 Sycolin Rd Se, Leesburg, VA
Phone
(703) 771-9871
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Kiddie Academy Of South Riding
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of South Riding receives universal praise from parents across all reviews. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, particularly Director Samantha, a clean and well-organized facility, strong parent communication, and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and professional staffattentive director (Samantha)clean facility
Address
43060 Edgewater Street, Chantilly, VA
Phone
(703) 861-9678
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Montessori Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1400-B Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA
Phone
(434) 528-3216
Quality
Montessori School Of Holmes Run: Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3335 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA
Phone
(703) 573-7599
Montessori Infant Nido Environment
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2470 Research Center Drive, Blacksburg, VA
Phone
(540) 808-3838
Quality
Montessori Of Gainesville - Casa Dei Bambini
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14130 Glenkirk Road, Gainesville, VA
Phone
(703) 754-0946
Quality
Kiddie Academy Of Virginia Beach
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong academic progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security, safety protocols, and transparent communication with parents.

Loving and patient staffstrong academics and learning outcomesengaging activities and curriculum
Address
1644 Upton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone
(757) 689-2223
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Minnieland Academy @ Belmont
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Minnieland Academy @ Belmont for its caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and engaging curriculum. All reviewers report high satisfaction with their children's experience, noting strong communication, age-appropriate activities, and supportive management.

Attentive and nurturing teachersclean facility with multiple playgrounds and indoor gymdaily photo and activity updates
Address
43900 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn, VA
Phone
(571) 442-8358
Quality
Minnieland Academy At Doc Stone (#67)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Minnieland Academy at Doc Stone for its caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. The facility is noted for strong leadership, effective communication with families, clean facilities with security features, and engaging educational activities. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings with no negative feedback.

Caring and professional staffstrong director and managementexcellent communication with parents
Address
95 Dunn Drive, Stafford, VA
Phone
(540) 628-4999
Quality
Minnieland Academy @ Kirkpatrick Farms (#36)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Merit School at Kirkpatrick for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by Director Farida. Children show strong academic and social growth, and families report feeling valued as part of a caring community. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with the facility, activities, and personal attention their children receive.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentexcellent commun
Address
25375 Supreme Drive, Aldie, VA
Phone
(703) 957-3484
Quality
Life Time Fitness - Sterling
Child Daycare & Preschools

Note: The reviews provided are for Life Time Fitness gym facilities, not daycare services. One review mentions a kids center with childcare and structured classes for social and mental skill development. Overall, reviewers praise the facility's cleanliness, amenities, and staff professionalism.

Clean facilitiesspacious workout areaspools
Address
44610 Prentice Drive, Sterling, VA
Phone
(703) 433-0294
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience Manassas for excellent, caring staff, strong curriculum, and thorough kindergarten preparation. The director, Mrs. Desiree, is highlighted as highly involved and accessible. All reviewers report their children thrived academically and socially, with several noting long-term enrollment from infancy through elementary school.

Caring and compassionate teachersexceptional curriculumstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
8120 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA
Phone
(703) 257-7900
Quality
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience Chantilly for its exceptional staff, structured curriculum, and strong leadership under new management. The center prioritizes child safety and academic growth while maintaining a fun, engaging learning environment. Families appreciate the daily communication via app with photos, frequent parent-child events, and visible positive changes since the recent management transition.

Exceptional and caring staffstrong curriculum aligned with early childhood developmentknowledgeable about child safety
Address
4150 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly, VA
Phone
(703) 378-7391
Bright Horizons Children'S Centers LLC - Albemarle
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
107 Whitewood Road, Charlottesville, VA
Phone
(434) 951-2060
Quality
La Petite Academy #7145
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy #7145 in Williamsburg receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and child development. Parents highlight the compassionate, nurturing environment where staff treat children as their own, and appreciate the mobile app with live-streaming cameras. The facility is particularly recommended for military families and those with children needing allergy accommodations.

Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communicationlive-stream camera access
Address
5260 Olde Towne Road, Williamsburg, VA
Phone
(757) 220-0121
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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.