Best Headstart Programs in Newport News, VA
Compare 2 headstart programs in Newport News. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Newport News, Virginia at a glance
- Programs
- 2
- Avg rating
- 4.3/5
- Parent reviews
- 708
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 33
Newport News has 2 licensed headstart programs with 708 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.33 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 62% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 23601 (avg 4.51 stars), while 23602 has the largest selection (20 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Newport News
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.
- 1United Jewish Community Of Va Peninsula4.72 score5(13)
401 City Center Boulevard, Newport News, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 125 children
United Jewish Community of VA Peninsula's Sarfan ECC receives universal 5-star ratings from parents. Families praise the caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children are well cared for with engaging activities offered.
Warm and caring staffprofessional teachersclean facilitybeautiful center - 2Living Waters Redeemed Apostolic Church Of Christ4.69 score4.9(16)
609 47th Street, Newport News, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Note: Reviews found are for a religious facility/church, not a daycare center. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church's spiritual atmosphere, welcoming community, pastor, and sermon quality. No daycare-specific services or childcare reviews were found.
Welcoming atmospherestrong spiritual presenceauthentic pastor and leadershipexcellent praise team - 3Calvary Chapel Newport News INC.4.64 score4.8(20)
15553 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 200 children
Calvary Chapel Newport News Inc. is a religious facility that receives consistent praise for its welcoming atmosphere and quality care. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and values-based learning approach. The facility is described as a supportive community that prioritizes children's academic, social, and spiritual development.
Warm and welcoming staffnurturing atmosphereattentive teacherssafe environment - 4Full Gospel Kingdom Church4.64 score4.8(20)
3114 Washington Avemue, Newport News, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 66 children
Full Gospel Kingdom Church is a religious facility in Newport News, Virginia that serves as a church rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging spiritual teachings by Bishop Hawkins, and sense of community/family among members.
Warm welcomeinspiring spiritual leadershipfriendly memberspractical application of teachings to daily life - 5First Baptist Church - Newport News4.63 score4.8(19)
12716 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 37 children
This facility is a religious church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality worship services, pastoral leadership, and community activities. Parents appreciate the Bible-based teaching and generous community outreach programs.
Friendly and welcoming environmentquality sermons and pastoral leadershipmultiple service options (traditional and contemporary)beautiful facility with excellent acoustics - 6Arms Of The King INC.4.6 score4.8(15)
10998 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise ARMS OF THE KING INC. for exceptional staff care, strong management under director Mrs. Audrey, and nurturing environment where children are genuinely happy and engaged. Multiple reviews highlight personalized attention to each child's individual needs, consistent daily communication with parents, and educational programming that goes beyond basic childcare.
Caring and attentive staffresponsive director (Mrs. Audrey)children excited to attendpersonalized attention to individual needs - 7Watkins Early Childhood Center4.6 score4.9(10)
21 Burns Drive, Newport News, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Watkins Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviews highlighting the caring and dedicated staff who create a safe, supportive learning environment. Parents report positive developmental progress in their children, including improvements in speech, behavior, and emotional well-being. The school is described as excellent for building a strong foundation for young learners.
Caring and wonderful staffsafe learning environmentstrong academic instructionspeech and special needs support - 8Denbigh Baptist Church-D.B.C.S. Extended Care Program4.59 score4.8(14)
13010 Mitchell Point Road, Newport News, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children
Parents consistently praise Denbigh Baptist Church's Extended Care Program as a loving, welcoming environment with dedicated leadership. Reviews highlight the church community's genuine care, spiritual focus, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility receives universal 5-star ratings from families.
loving and welcoming communitydedicated pastors and teachersfamily-oriented environmentinclusive atmosphere - 9Denbigh Community Center4.56 score4.7(20)
15198 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 340 children
Denbigh Community Center is a highly-rated facility praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the variety of activities and events available, as well as the accommodating service from staff members. The center serves as a good community gathering space for families.
Clean facilityspaciousfriendly and professional staffhelpful front desk - 10Bright Beginnings At Gethsemane Baptist Church4.56 score4.7(20)
5405 Roanoke Avenue, Newport News, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 35 children
Gethsemane Baptist Church is highly rated by attendees who praise its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and strong spiritual leadership under Bishop Dwight D. Riddick. Reviewers consistently highlight the church's inclusive community, quality preaching, and diverse ministries for all age groups. The facility is noted for its friendly staff and sense of God's presence.
Welcoming and friendly staffstrong spiritual leadershipfamily-oriented environmentdiverse ministries for all ages
Rating Distribution
Based on 53 daycares with Google ratings in Newport News
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 708 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Newport News, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Newport News zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23601 | 17 | 4.51 | 6 | |
| 23602 | 20 | 4.48 | 11 | |
| 23606 | 12 | 4.31 | 4 | |
| 23605 | 5 | 4.18 | 2 | |
| 23607 | 16 | 4.12 | 7 | |
| 23608 | 15 | 4.09 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Newport News (10–400 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
26
Large
76–150 children
41
Very Large
150+ children
11
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Newport News based on parent reviews
Map
Daycare types in Newport News
Browse by type in Newport News
Headstart Programs in Newport News, Virginia
There are 2 headstart programs in Newport News, Virginia, making up 2% of the 85 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 Newport News have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 53 rated facilities, with 62% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 708 parent reviews. Parents in Newport News most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and welcoming atmosphere.
When choosing a daycare in Newport News, 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 Newport News
Showing 2 results
- Address
- 392 Maple Avenue, Newport News, VA
- Phone
- (757) 706-3685
- Quality
- Address
- 14302 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, VA
- Phone
- (757) 283-6890
- Quality
Page 1 of 1· 2 results
Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 60 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
- Church Daycare — 23 facilities