How do I choose the right daycare in Roanoke?

When choosing a daycare in Roanoke, 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

What types of daycare are available in Roanoke?

Roanoke offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 52 facilities Headstart Programs — 3 facilities Church Daycare — 29 facilities Before or After School 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.

Headstart Programs in Roanoke, Virginia (3 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Virginia?

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 Roanoke for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Roanoke

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.

Honeytree Aquatic Center

4.78 score

5(18)

217 Hershberger Road, Roanoke, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

Parents consistently praise HONEYTREE AQUATIC CENTER for its caring and professional staff, particularly highlighting teachers Mrs. Kathy and Ms. Sara. The center offers engaging activities, daily photo updates, and unique amenities including an indoor gym, outdoor pool, after-school programs, and karate club. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and strong satisfaction with the quality of care.

Caring and professional staffengaging activitiesdaily photo communicationMrs. Kathy and Ms. Sara specifically praised

Garden Of Prayer #7/Vision Of Faith Ministries INC.

4.71 score

4.9(19)

3101 Cove Road Nw, Roanoke, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 180 children

Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere and spiritual environment of this religious facility. Parents consistently highlight the leadership of Bishop Brown, the caring ministerial staff, and the strong sense of community. The facility is described as clean, spacious, and fostering a powerful spiritual experience.

Welcoming environmentspiritual atmospherestrong leadershipkind and caring staff

Orchard Hills Church

4.64 score

4.8(20)

6032 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 58 children

Orchard Hills Church is a highly-rated religious facility in Roanoke with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, friendly staff, beautiful wooded property, and quality facilities for children's activities. The church is noted for its biblical teachings, worship quality, and community involvement.

Nice property with woods and creeklarge two-story play setwelcoming and friendly staffbiblical teachings

Honeytree Early Learning Center - Belle

4.64 score

4.8(20)

2619 Belle Avenue, Roanoke, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

Honeytree Early Learning Center - Belle in Roanoke receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, low teacher turnover, clean facility, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. The center is described as feeling like a second home for children.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverclean facilityopen door policy

Honeytree Early Learning Center #3

4.64 score

4.8(20)

1530 Patrick Road, Roanoke, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 225 children

Parents consistently praise Honeytree Early Learning Center #3 in Roanoke for its caring, stable staff and strong communication with families. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the dedication of teachers, cleanliness, and low teacher turnover. Parents report their children form strong attachments to teachers and feel secure in the facility's care.

Caring and gentle stafflow teacher turnoveropen door policydetailed daily reports with photos

St. Mark'S Lutheran Church

4.63 score

4.8(18)

1008 Franklin Road S.W., Roanoke, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

This facility appears to be a religious community center/food bank rather than a daycare. Reviews consistently praise the helpful staff, food and clothing assistance, and welcoming Christian atmosphere.

Helpful and friendly staffweekly food bank accessclothing assistancebeautiful building and grounds

Cave Spring United Methodist Church

4.62 score

4.9(11)

4505 Hazel Drive, Roanoke, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

Cave Spring United Methodist Church in Roanoke is highly praised as a welcoming and family-friendly religious facility with exceptional music programs and engaging pastoral leadership. Reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful facilities, friendly community atmosphere, and quality childcare services provided by vaccinated staff.

Welcoming and friendly congregationbeautiful chapel with excellent lightingoutstanding music programs and organist/pianistengagin

St. Philip Lutheran Church

4.6 score

4.9(10)

8115 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

St. Philip Lutheran Church's preschool program is highly regarded by parents, with the director noted as having exceptional expertise in early childhood development. The facility itself is praised for being clean, accessible, welcoming, and affordable. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff and warm community atmosphere.

Top-notch preschool programexperienced director with gift for early childhood developmentcaring teachersaffordable pricing

Honeytree Early Learning Centers - South Roanoke

4.56 score

4.7(20)

628 Townside Road Sw, Roanoke, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

Parents consistently praise Honeytree Early Learning Centers - South Roanoke for exceptional staff care and engaging activities. The center receives universal 5-star ratings with parents highlighting the welcoming atmosphere, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Many families have used the facility for multiple years, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Caring and sweet staffcreative activitiesstrong communicationaccommodating management

Kirk Family Ymca

4.56 score

4.7(20)

520 Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

Kirk Family YMCA receives consistently high praise from parents for its engaging activities, flexible scheduling, and welcoming staff. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, quality swim instruction, and variety of programs including summer camps and recreational classes. The center is noted for making children feel happy and safe.

Engaging activities and programsflexible drop-off/pick-up hoursfriendly and accommodating staffclean facility

Headstart Programs in Roanoke, Virginia

There are 3 headstart programs in Roanoke, Virginia, making up 4% 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 3 headstart programs daycares in Roanoke, Virginia, out of 85 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Roanoke, 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

Roanoke offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 52 facilities
Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
Church Daycare — 29 facilities
Before or After School 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 Roanoke for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Roanoke 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.

3 Headstart Programs in Roanoke, Virginia

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