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Best Headstart Programs in New Kent, VA

Compare 1 headstart programs in New Kent. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

New Kent, Virginia at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.2/5
Parent reviews
30
Top rated (4.5+)
2

New Kent has 1 licensed headstart programs with 30 parent reviews averaging 4.2/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New Kent

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
    New Kent Christian Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    9660 Tunstall Road, New Kent, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children

    New Kent Christian Center is highly praised by parents for combining faith-based education with quality childcare. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming environment, dedicated staff with low turnover, and strong early childhood development programs. Children reportedly progress quickly in academics and skills while parents appreciate the spiritual atmosphere and community feel.

    Warm and welcoming stafflow staff turnoverearly academic development (ABC's before age 1sign language at 6 months)
  2. 2
    Stay & Play Childcare LLC
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    7770 Invicta Lane, New Kent, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

    Stay & Play Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, educational activities, and communication through the Brightwheel app. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns regarding infant care practices and disease communication. The facility appears to excel in creating a nurturing environment for most families while one review alleges significant health and safety issues.

    caring and engaged staffdirector involvement with childrencalm infant room atmospheredaily photo updates

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in New Kent

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in New Kent, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

3.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in New Kent (15–98 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in New Kent based on parent reviews

New Kent Head Start

3.3(4)

11819 New Kent Highway, New Kent, VA

One parent reports a positive experience with responsive staff and a focus on education, while another criticizes the administration for failing to follow its own handbook and enforcing removal protocols. A third review expresses strong disapproval of the school leadership and lack of timely, professional communication from officials.

responsive staffgenuine care about educationfantastic teachers

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Daycare types in New Kent

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Headstart Programs in New Kent, Virginia

There are 1 headstart programs in New Kent, Virginia, making up 33% of the 3 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 New Kent have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 30 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in New Kent, 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 New Kent

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New Kent Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3

One parent reports a positive experience with responsive staff and a focus on education, while another criticizes the administration for failing to follow its own handbook and enforcing removal protocols. A third review expresses strong disapproval of the school leadership and lack of timely, professional communication from officials.

responsive staffgenuine care about educationfantastic teachers
Address
11819 New Kent Highway, New Kent, VA
Phone
(804) 966-2776
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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in New Kent, Virginia, out of 3 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 New Kent have an average Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in New Kent, 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
New Kent offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 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 New Kent for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in New Kent 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.