Best Headstart Programs in Norfolk, VA
Compare 3 headstart programs in Norfolk. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Norfolk, Virginia at a glance
- Programs
- 3
- Avg rating
- 4.23/5
- Parent reviews
- 646
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 31
Norfolk has 3 licensed headstart programs with 646 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.31 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 23507 (avg 4.75 stars), while 23505 has the largest selection (17 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Norfolk
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.
- 1Precious Pearls Ccc For Children With Special Needs4.71 score5(12)
7808 Wildwood Drive, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children
Parents consistently praise Wildwood Academy (note: reviews mention Wildwood Academy, not the listed center name) for warm, patient staff who are genuinely invested in children's development. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive changes in children's learning, behavior, and confidence, along with affordable pricing and excellent parent communication.
Warm and patient staffindividualized attention to each childpositive developmental progress (socialemotional - 2Blue Ribbon Results Preschool / Child Care Center4.64 score4.8(20)
1132 Pickett Road, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Blue Ribbon Results Academy for exceptional academic growth, caring staff, and a brain-based curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten and beyond. Teachers are consistently described as attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The school maintains strong parent communication and creates a family-like environment.
Academic excellencebrain-based curriculumattentive and caring teachersstron - 3Mount Pleasant Baptist Church4.64 score4.8(20)
934 & 1000 West Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
Note: These reviews are for Mount Pleasant Baptist Church as a place of worship, not as a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise Pastor Davis's sermons, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual experience. The church has maintained a strong congregation for many years with high satisfaction.
Welcoming and inclusive atmospherestrong biblical teachingprofessional pastorcasual environment suitable for all ages - 4First Presbyterian Church4.63 score4.8(19)
820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children
First Presbyterian Church operates a highly-regarded Pre-K program within their church facility in Norfolk. Parents praise the program for fostering strong social and early academic skills while emphasizing compassion and self-awareness. The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and integration with the broader church community.
Excellent Pre-K curriculumstrong focus on social-emotional learning and early academicscompassionate teaching approachwelcomi - 5Calvin Presbyterian Church4.59 score4.8(14)
2901 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 157 children
Calvin Presbyterian Church in Norfolk is highly rated by parents and community members who praise it as a warm, welcoming facility with caring staff. The preschool program receives consistent positive feedback from families whose children have attended. The facility is noted for its strong church community, quality worship services, and genuine care extended to families.
Caring and genuine staffwelcoming atmospherequality preschool programstrong community - 6The Academy Of Learning L.L.C.4.58 score5(7)
5329 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, A & B, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
Parents consistently praise THE ACADEMY OF LEARNING L.L.C. for its focus on educational development and child care quality. Staff members are described as caring, professional, and attentive to individual needs, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviews highlight the facility's organization, cleanliness, and ability to prepare children well for kindergarten.
Staff professionalism and careeducational focuschild development and learning outcomesfamily-like environment - 7Global Engineers Academy4.55 score4.8(11)
2932 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Global Engineers Academy receives consistently high praise from parents and family members. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, particularly in speech, social skills, and academic learning. The facility is noted for its clean environment, attentive staff, curriculum-based approach, and regular photo/video updates to parents.
child developmental progressattentive and nurturing staffclean facility with natural lightingcurriculum-based instruction - 8Mustard Seed Child Care Center4.55 score4.7(18)
6901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Royster Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Virginia, not for Mustard Seed Child Care Center. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for analysis.
None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare center - 9Ymca School-Age Child Care @ Taylor Elementary4.53 score4.7(15)
1129 West Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 90 children
Parents consistently praise the YMCA School-Age Child Care program for its warm, attentive staff who create a safe and secure environment. Children are engaged through structured activities, homework help, and play, with staff showing genuine care and attention to individual needs. Parents report their children are excited to attend and appreciate the convenience and quality of care.
Warm and welcoming staffsafe environmentstructured activities and schedulestaf - 10Ymca School Age Child Care @ Poplar Halls Elementary4.53 score4.7(15)
5523 Pebble Lane, Norfolk, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Parents consistently praise the YMCA School Age Child Care program for its warm, attentive staff who create a safe and welcoming environment. Children are excited to attend and feel secure with consistent routines and activities. The program is valued for engaging care, homework help, and making parenting more manageable.
Warm and caring staffchildren feel safe and secureconsistent routines and expectationsengaging activities
Rating Distribution
Based on 59 daycares with Google ratings in Norfolk
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 646 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Norfolk, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Norfolk zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23507 | 6 | 4.75 | 2 | |
| 23509 | 5 | 4.6 | 1 | |
| 23502 | 13 | 4.48 | 6 | |
| 23513 | 13 | 4.43 | 4 | |
| 23503 | 5 | 4.43 | 2 | |
| 23518 | 13 | 4.3 | 4 | |
| 23505 | 17 | 4.16 | 5 | |
| 23510 | 5 | 3.92 | 1 | |
| 23504 | 17 | 3.74 | 4 | |
| 23508 | 5 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Norfolk (11–2030 children)
Small
up to 30 children
8
Medium
31–75 children
51
Large
76–150 children
32
Very Large
150+ children
15
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Norfolk based on parent reviews
Oakmont North Center
7241 Oakmont Drive, Norfolk, VA
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Oakmont North Apartments, not the Oakmont North Center daycare. The reviews cannot be used to evaluate the daycare facility's quality, services, or staff performance.
Calvert Square Head Start
975 Bagnall Road, Norfolk, VA
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Headstart Programs in Norfolk, Virginia
There are 3 headstart programs in Norfolk, Virginia, making up 3% of the 106 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 Norfolk have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 59 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.64 stars. Our analysis covers 646 parent reviews. Parents in Norfolk most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, affordable pricing, and safe environment.
When choosing a daycare in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk
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NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Oakmont North Apartments, not the Oakmont North Center daycare. The reviews cannot be used to evaluate the daycare facility's quality, services, or staff performance.
- Address
- 7241 Oakmont Drive, Norfolk, VA
- Phone
- (757) 246-9170
- Quality
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- Address
- 975 Bagnall Road, Norfolk, VA
- Phone
- (757) 246-9170
- Address
- 1247 Bunsen Court, Norfolk, VA
- Phone
- (757) 246-9170
- Quality
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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 — 72 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
- Church Daycare — 18 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 13 facilities