How do I choose the right daycare in Fredericksburg?

When choosing a daycare in Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg?

Fredericksburg offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 48 facilities Church Daycare — 19 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Church Daycare in Fredericksburg, Virginia (19 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 Fredericksburg for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fredericksburg

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.

Wiggle Worms Hourly Child Care

4.72 score

4.9(20)

1 Town Centre Blvd, Suite 5350, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

Wiggle Worms is a highly-rated hourly childcare center in Fredericksburg that parents praise for its caring staff, affordable pricing, and creative daily activities. Children show significant developmental growth in speech, social skills, and cognitive abilities. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and flexibility of the center.

Caring and professional staffaffordable pricing with no hidden chargesdaily crafts and creative activitiesflexible pickup times

Cornerstone Baptist Church

4.64 score

5(9)

56 Mcwhirt Loop, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

Note: The reviews provided are for Cornerstone Baptist Church as a religious facility, not for a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's biblical teaching, welcoming atmosphere, and pastoral leadership under Pastor Chris Brown. Parents appreciate the warm community and meaningful worship experience.

Biblical teachingPastor Chris Brown's sermonswelcoming and friendly congregationwarm family atmosphere

Saint Mary Preschool

4.64 score

4.8(20)

1009 Stafford Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for Saint Mary Parish Church. The reviews consistently praise the parish's spiritual community, priests, and worship experience with no comments about the daycare center's educational services, staff, or child care quality.

Beautiful sanctuary and maintained facilitieswelcoming and vibrant communityexcellent priestsmultiple Mass times and language options

Ferry Farm Baptist Church

4.6 score

4.9(10)

1 Westmoreland Drive, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 193 children

Ferry Farm Baptist Church is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming religious community with strong children's ministries and engaging worship services. Parents appreciate the friendly atmosphere, caring staff, and age-appropriate programming. One parent noted concerns about cleaning and communication, though they expressed overall satisfaction.

Bible-based educationorganized children's and teens ministriesfriendly and welcoming congregationcaring pastoral staff

Fredericksburg Preschool

4.58 score

5(7)

810 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

Fredericksburg Preschool is a parent-run cooperative preschool with perfect 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the play-based learning approach, loving teachers, strong community atmosphere, and opportunities for parental involvement in classroom activities.

Play-based learning curriculumskilled and caring teachersstrong community and friendshipsparental involvement in classrooms

The Merit School Of Leeland Station (#31)

4.56 score

4.7(20)

115 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 184 children

Parents consistently praise The Merit School of Leeland Station for its clean, secure facility, caring and dedicated staff, and engaging educational programs. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and excited to attend daily, with strong developmental progress and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate open communication, personalized instruction, and the family-like atmosphere created by the school.

Clean and secure facilitypassionate and caring staffengaging and creative activitiesconsistent routines

St. George'S Episcopal Church

4.56 score

4.7(20)

905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children

St. George's Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg receives consistently high praise for its welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the church's active outreach programs, community support services, and genuine care for members and those in need. Visitors appreciate the peaceful worship experience, lack of pressure, and acceptance of people from all backgrounds and beliefs.

Welcoming and warm communityinclusive of all backgrounds and LGBTQ individualsstrong community outreach programssupportive pastoral care

Faith Baptist Church

4.56 score

4.7(20)

4105 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 102 children

These reviews are for a church, not a daycare facility. Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia receives consistently high ratings (5/5) for its welcoming community, biblical teaching, quality music, and children's programs. Reviewers praise the genuine fellowship and pastoral staff.

Welcoming and friendly congregationstrong biblical preachingexcellent musicgood children's programs

Lifepoint Church

4.48 score

4.6(20)

1400 Central Park Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

LIFEPOINT CHURCH is a large, welcoming religious facility in Fredericksburg with consistently positive reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents praise the warm community atmosphere, powerful worship services, and spiritual growth opportunities for families of all ages.

Welcoming and inclusive communitypowerful and inspiring sermonsexcellent youth programsstrong outreach initiatives

Mount Hope Baptist Church

4.46 score

4.6(16)

6823 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children

Mount Hope Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia receives consistently positive reviews, though the reviews appear to focus on church services rather than daycare operations. Attendees praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging sermons, and quality music and performance programs.

Welcoming communityengaging sermonsmultiple choirs and music programspowerful atmosphere

Church Daycare in Fredericksburg, Virginia

There are 19 church daycare in Fredericksburg, Virginia, making up 28% of the 69 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 Fredericksburg, 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 19 church daycare daycares in Fredericksburg, Virginia, out of 69 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 Fredericksburg, 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

Fredericksburg offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 48 facilities
Church Daycare — 19 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Fredericksburg for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Fredericksburg 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.

19 Church Daycare in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fredericksburg

Top Rated

Cornerstone Baptist Church

Ferry Farm Baptist Church

St. George'S Episcopal Church

Faith Baptist Church

Lifepoint Church

Mount Hope Baptist Church

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