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Best Church Daycare in Harrisonburg, VA

Compare 4 church daycare in Harrisonburg. Average rating: 4.68/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Harrisonburg, Virginia at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.68/5
Parent reviews
144
Top rated (4.5+)
8

Harrisonburg has 4 licensed church daycare with 144 parent reviews averaging 4.68/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 73% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 22801 zip code, averaging 4.81 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Harrisonburg

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
    Generations Crossing
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    3765 Taylor Spring Lane, Harrisonburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

    Parents consistently praise Generations Crossing for compassionate, well-trained staff who provide excellent care and communication. The unique intergenerational program connecting children with seniors is frequently highlighted as a standout feature. Families appreciate the included meals, age-appropriate activities, and strong foundation the center provides for school readiness.

    Caring and professional stafffrequent parent communication via appincluded catered meals and snacksintergenerational programs with seniors
  2. 2
    Tots N Toyland
    4.54 score
    4.7(17)

    167 Massanetta Springs Road, Harrisonburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children

    Parents consistently praise TOTS N TOYLAND for its caring, loving staff and strong child development. Directors Erica and Reina are noted for excellent communication, responsiveness to concerns, and creating a warm, safe environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple parents report their children eagerly attend and show significant growth.

    Caring and loving staffstrong communication with parentschild development and academic growthsmooth transitions for new enrollees
  3. 3
    Cornerstone Church And Ministries
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    197 Cornerstone Lane, Harrisonburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 29 children

    Cornerstone Church and Ministries is a nondenominational Christian facility in Harrisonburg that receives consistent praise from attendees. Parents and visitors highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality programming, and strong sense of community, with many describing it as feeling like family.

    welcoming atmospheresound biblical teachingcontemporary worshipexcellent kids program
  4. 4
    Harrisonburg Baptist Church
    4.35 score
    4.6(7)

    501 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 18 children

    Harrisonburg Baptist Church receives consistently positive feedback, with visitors praising the building's appearance, welcoming atmosphere, and distinctive bell tower. The church staff is noted as helpful and nice, with the convenient downtown location being an additional benefit.

    Gorgeous architecture inside and outsidebeautiful bellswelcoming atmospherehelpful staff
  5. 5
    Westover Preschool
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    305 S. Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children

    Reviews appear to be for Westover Pool, a public swimming facility, rather than Westover Preschool daycare. Parents consistently praise the clean, well-maintained pools with multiple amenities including splash pads, diving boards, and rock climbing walls. Staff receives high marks for friendliness, vigilance, and helpfulness with reservations.

    Clean facilitiesaffordable admission and food pricesseparate adult-only poolsplash pad for young children
  6. 6
    Shiningstar Daycare Center LLC
    3.63 score
    3.4(8)

    202 Emerson Lane, Harrisonburg, VA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Shining Star Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Five-star reviews praise the caring staff, language development support, responsive care, clean facility, and family-owned atmosphere. However, one-star reviews report unprofessional and rude management, safety concerns with playground equipment, inadequate supervision, and poor initial customer service interactions.

    Caring and attentive stafflanguage development supportresponsive to parental r

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Harrisonburg

4.5 - 5.0
8
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 144 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Caring and attentive staff
3
2Welcoming atmosphere
3
3Welcoming environment
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Harrisonburg, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.66avg rating
16 daycares · 9 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Harrisonburg zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2280115
4.81
6
228026
4.27
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Harrisonburg (18–227 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Harrisonburg based on parent reviews

Cornerstone Church And Ministries

5(5)

197 Cornerstone Lane, Harrisonburg, VA

Cornerstone Church and Ministries is a nondenominational Christian facility in Harrisonburg that receives consistent praise from attendees. Parents and visitors highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality programming, and strong sense of community, with many describing it as feeling like family.

welcoming atmospheresound biblical teachingcontemporary worship

Harrisonburg Baptist Church

4.6(7)

501 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg Baptist Church receives consistently positive feedback, with visitors praising the building's appearance, welcoming atmosphere, and distinctive bell tower. The church staff is noted as helpful and nice, with the convenient downtown location being an additional benefit.

Gorgeous architecture inside and outsidebeautiful bellswelcoming atmosphere

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Daycare types in Harrisonburg

Child Daycare & Preschools 16Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 2

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Church Daycare in Harrisonburg, Virginia

There are 4 church daycare in Harrisonburg, Virginia, making up 18% of the 22 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 Harrisonburg have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 73% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 144 parent reviews. Parents in Harrisonburg most frequently praise daycares for caring and attentive staff, welcoming atmosphere, and welcoming environment.

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

All Church Daycare in Harrisonburg

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Cornerstone Church And Ministries
Church Daycare
5

Cornerstone Church and Ministries is a nondenominational Christian facility in Harrisonburg that receives consistent praise from attendees. Parents and visitors highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality programming, and strong sense of community, with many describing it as feeling like family.

welcoming atmospheresound biblical teachingcontemporary worship
Address
197 Cornerstone Lane, Harrisonburg, VA
Phone
(540) 432-9816
Harrisonburg Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Harrisonburg Baptist Church receives consistently positive feedback, with visitors praising the building's appearance, welcoming atmosphere, and distinctive bell tower. The church staff is noted as helpful and nice, with the convenient downtown location being an additional benefit.

Gorgeous architecture inside and outsidebeautiful bellswelcoming atmosphere
Address
501 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA
Phone
(540) 433-2456
D.E.M.I./Good Shepherd School And Day Care
Church Daycare

Good Shepherd School and Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, strong developmental progress, and welcoming environment. One negative review alleges unprofessional treatment and discriminatory practices. The facility has been operating for 25+ years and serves both religious-based and academic instruction.

caring and attentive staffchild development and academic instructionsafe and welcoming environment
Address
342/352 Neff Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA
Phone
(540) 564-1744
Quality
Harrisonburg First Church Of The Nazarene
Church Daycare

This religious facility serves as both a church and childcare center. Reviews praise the welcoming environment, quality programming for children (Kids Harbor), and community outreach programs. Parents appreciate the pastoral leadership, multilingual services, and supportive community atmosphere.

Quality childcare services (Kids Harbor)welcoming environmentclean facilities
Address
1871 Boyers Road, Harrisonburg, VA
Phone
(540) 434-1901

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 church daycare daycares in Harrisonburg, Virginia, out of 22 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Harrisonburg have an average Google rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 73% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Harrisonburg, 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
Harrisonburg offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 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 Harrisonburg for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Harrisonburg 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.