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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Charleston

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

   First Presbyterian Church Preschool Program

   4.48 score

   4.7(11)

   16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV · Church Daycare · Capacity: 110 children

   Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with all 5-star ratings praising the church community. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, kind congregation, and pastoral leadership. The facility is noted for its beautiful sanctuary and strong music program.

   Welcoming and kind congregationhelpful pastorscommunity supportchildren included in services
2. 2

   Morris Enrichment Center

   4.48 score

   4.7(11)

   4615 Maccorkle Ave, Charleston, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

   Morris Enrichment Center receives high praise from parents for exceptional staff care and communication. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, reasonable tuition, convenient hours, and strong emotional connections their children form with teachers. The center is noted for quality pre-K programming and staff that genuinely care about the children.

   Attentive staff who provide photo updatesconvenient hours (7am-6pm)reasonable tuitionstrong teacher-child relationships
3. 3

   Maranatha Baptist Church Day Care

   4.47 score

   4.7(10)

   1 Maranatha Acres, Charleston, WV · Church Daycare · Capacity: 62 children

   Maranatha Baptist Church Day Care receives consistently positive feedback for its welcoming community and quality childcare services. Parents praise the loving staff, well-maintained facility, transportation services, and Christ-centered environment with strong biblical teaching.

   Welcoming and warm communityquality childcaretransportation/bus services availablelarge staffed nursery with pagers
4. 4

   Ymca Of Kanawha Valley

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   100 Ymca Dr, Charleston, WV · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 225 children

   Reviews praise the YMCA's clean facilities, friendly staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. Members highlight excellent amenities including a pool, gym equipment, courts, and fitness classes. The facility is described as family-friendly and accommodating to all fitness levels.

   Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffwell-maintained equipment and poolgood variety of amenities (gym
5. 5

   Guardian Angel Daycare Center

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   543 Bream E St, Charleston, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children

   Parents consistently praise New Beginning Learning Academy (NBLA) for its safe, clean environment and caring staff who treat children with individual attention. The facility is noted for excellent communication, flexible scheduling, and strong child development outcomes. Owner Todd Miller receives specific recognition for his attentiveness to both children and parents.

   Safe and clean environmentfriendly and caring staffexcellent communication about events and closingsflexible scheduling
6. 6

   New Beginning Learning Academy

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   543 Bream St, Charleston, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

   New Beginning Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a safe, clean, and caring facility with excellent staff. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, strong communication, flexible scheduling, and the owner's attentiveness. Children are reported to thrive academically and emotionally in this setting.

   Safe environmentfriendly and caring staffclean facilitygood communication about events and closings
7. 7

   Hands On

   4.25 score

   4.4(8)

   2393 Sissonville Dr, Charleston, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

   Parents consistently praise Hands On Daycare for its caring, responsive staff and owners who treat children like their own. The facility is noted for home-cooked meals, cleanliness, engaging activities, and strong parent involvement. Multiple reviewers express high trust and satisfaction with their children's experience.

   Caring and polite staffresponsive to children's needsowners treat children wellhome-cooked meals with seconds offered
8. 8

   Union Mission Preschool & Child Care

   4.24 score

   4.3(20)

   705 South Park Rd, Charleston, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

   These reviews do not appear to be for the daycare itself, but rather for Union Mission's thrift store, food pantry, and community services. Reviewers consistently praise the organization's staff as friendly and helpful, and commend their genuine commitment to serving those in need.

   Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesgenuine commitment to community assistancefood pantry and emergency support services
9. 9

   Charleston Child Care And Learning Center

   4.16 score

   4.2(20)

   1701 5th Ave, Charleston, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children

   Parents consistently praise Charleston Child Care and Learning Center for its caring, nurturing staff who show genuine love for the children. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents, reasonable pricing, and a family-like atmosphere. Multiple parents report their children are happy and eager to attend, with staff treating children as their own.

   Caring and loving staffstrong teacher-child bondsexcellent parent communicationfamily-like atmosphere
10. 10

    Shining Light Daycare Center

    4.05 score

    4.1(5)

    1800 5th Ave, Charleston, WV · Church Daycare · Capacity: 112 children

    Shining Light Daycare Center is a religious facility with mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the church community and fellowship, while negative reviews criticize the facility's spiritual practices, claiming deceptive behavior, manipulation of families, and harmful impacts on members' faith and relationships.

    Strong sense of community fellowshipwelcoming church family environment

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