How do I choose the right daycare in Huntington?

When choosing a daycare in Huntington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with West Virginia's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in West 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 Huntington?

Huntington offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 25 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Church Daycare — 6 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Huntington, West Virginia (2 Results)

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

Daycare costs in West 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 Huntington for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Huntington

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.

Kiwanis Day Care Center

4.59 score

4.8(14)

71 Washington Ave, Huntington, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

Kiwanis Day Care Center in Huntington, West Virginia receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting caring and enthusiastic staff, strong child development, good communication from administration, and reasonable costs. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show visible happiness and growth.

caring and enthusiastic teachersknowledgeable administrationreasonable costsstrong communication with parents

Our Lady Of Fatima Parish Preschool

4.55 score

4.8(11)

535 Norway Ave, Huntington, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

Reviews praise Our Lady of Fatima Parish Preschool as a welcoming faith-based institution with strong educational standards that exceed public schools. Parents consistently highlight the friendly and loving atmosphere, safety, and quality of both the church and school programs. The facility and its leadership are described as excellent places for families.

Safe environmenthigh-quality educationwelcoming and friendly stafffaith-based community

Ymca Day Care Center

4.37 score

4.5(14)

917 9th St, Huntington, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 197 children

The YMCA Day Care Center in Huntington receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star reviews. Parents praise the friendly and caring staff, clean facilities, and variety of programs and amenities available for children and community members.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitiesvariety of activities (basketballpool tables

New Beginnings Childcare And Learning Center

4.32 score

4.4(20)

2400 Johnstown Rd, Huntington, WV · Church Daycare · Capacity: 130 children

Parents consistently praise New Beginnings Learning Academy for its safe, clean environment and caring staff who treat children with genuine affection. Reviews highlight strong communication from management, flexible scheduling, and children's visible enjoyment and development. The owner, Todd Miller, is specifically commended for his accessibility and attentiveness to parents.

Safe environmentclean facilitycaring and attentive staffflexible scheduling

Enslow Park Presbyterian Preschool

4.27 score

4.5(6)

1338 Enslow Blvd, Huntington, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

Reviews highlight ENSLOW PARK PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL as a welcoming community space with kind staff and beautiful facilities. However, the available reviews appear to focus more on the church and community gathering aspects rather than preschool/daycare operations specifically.

welcoming communitykind staffbeautiful church and groundsaccommodating to community groups

Trinity Academy And Daycare Center

4.26 score

4.4(9)

2688 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV · Church Daycare · Capacity: 102 children

Trinity Academy and Daycare Center in Huntington, West Virginia is a religious facility with mostly positive reviews praising the staff's caring nature and community support. However, there is one serious allegation of child neglect investigations and failure to report injuries or incidents to parents.

friendly and caring staffstrong faith-based communityhelpful with food assistancegood program quality

Sarah'S Heart Child Care II

3.59 score

3.4(11)

615 10th W St, Huntington, WV · Church Daycare · Capacity: 55 children

Sarah's Heart Child Care II receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, cleanliness, and educational outcomes, though several parents report serious concerns about staff behavior including yelling at children, inadequate supervision of child safety incidents, and poor communication with parents.

Caring and bonded staffclean facilitystrong educational preparation for schoollong-term relationships with owners

Sarah'S Heart I

3.59 score

3.4(11)

1100 Marcum Terrace, Huntington, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

Sarah's Heart I receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. However, several parents report concerning incidents including staff screaming at children, inadequate supervision of child-on-child aggression, and lack of communication about injuries.

Caring and bonded staffclean facilitystrong academic preparation for schoolwarm relationships with caregivers

Sarah'S Heart II

3.59 score

3.4(11)

3036 Mt Vernon Rd, Huntington, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

Sarah's Heart II receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and educational quality, reporting strong bonds between caregivers and children. However, several parents raised serious concerns about staff behavior, including screaming at children, inadequate supervision of bullying incidents, and a lack of professionalism in addressing injuries and parent complaints.

Caring and bonded staffclean facilitychildren well-prepared for schoolloving environment

Headstart Programs in Huntington, West Virginia

There are 2 headstart programs in Huntington, West Virginia, making up 6% of the 36 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 Huntington, 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 2 headstart programs daycares in Huntington, West Virginia, out of 36 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 Huntington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with West Virginia's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in West Virginia)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Huntington offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 25 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Church Daycare — 6 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 West 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 Huntington for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Huntington must be licensed by West 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.

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