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Best Headstart Programs in Bowling Green, VA

Compare 1 headstart programs in Bowling Green. Average rating: 3.65/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bowling Green, Virginia at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.65/5
Parent reviews
16
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Bowling Green offers 1 licensed headstart programs, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 3.65/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bowling Green

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Bowling Green Baptist Church
    4.53 score
    4.9(7)

    225 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    These reviews are primarily about the church itself rather than its daycare services. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming, caring atmosphere, quality of worship services, and strong sense of community. The facility offers nursery care for young children during services.

    Welcoming and friendly staffcaring communityquality sermons and worship musicnursery services available
  2. 2
    Rfd Caroline County Head Start @ Bowling Green Elementary
    2.97 score
    2.4(9)

    16261 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, VA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 40 children

    Reviews are highly polarized with strong praise and severe criticism. Positive reviews highlight dedicated staff, comprehensive curriculum, and community involvement. Negative reviews cite serious safety concerns including bus driver behavior, facility maintenance issues with mold and roaches, inadequate bullying and abuse response, student fights, and inconsistent rule enforcement.

    Dedicated and nurturing staffcomprehensive and innovative curriculumSTEM and extr

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Bowling Green

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Bowling Green, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

2.4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bowling Green (20–40 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bowling Green based on parent reviews

Rfd Caroline County Head Start @ Bowling Green Elementary

2.4(9)

16261 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, VA

Reviews are highly polarized with strong praise and severe criticism. Positive reviews highlight dedicated staff, comprehensive curriculum, and community involvement. Negative reviews cite serious safety concerns including bus driver behavior, facility maintenance issues with mold and roaches, inadequate bullying and abuse response, student fights, and inconsistent rule enforcement.

Dedicated and nurturing staffcomprehensive and innovative curriculumSTEM and extr

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Daycare types in Bowling Green

Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Headstart Programs in Bowling Green, Virginia

There are 1 headstart programs in Bowling Green, Virginia, making up 50% of the 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Bowling Green have an average rating of 3.65 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 16 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Bowling Green, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Bowling Green

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Rfd Caroline County Head Start @ Bowling Green Elementary
Headstart Programs
2.4

Reviews are highly polarized with strong praise and severe criticism. Positive reviews highlight dedicated staff, comprehensive curriculum, and community involvement. Negative reviews cite serious safety concerns including bus driver behavior, facility maintenance issues with mold and roaches, inadequate bullying and abuse response, student fights, and inconsistent rule enforcement.

Dedicated and nurturing staffcomprehensive and innovative curriculumSTEM and extr
Address
16261 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, VA
Phone
(804) 633-5413

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Bowling Green, Virginia, out of 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Bowling Green have an average Google rating of 3.65 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bowling Green, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Virginia's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Virginia)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Bowling Green offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Virginia typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Bowling Green for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bowling Green must be licensed by Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.