Best Daycares in Charlottesville, VA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Charlottesville's 47 daycares, 27 (57%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Virginia's statewide rate of 57%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.3 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Virginia averages of 4.0 on Process and 3.3 on Structural.
The local market includes 23 centers and 10 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Charlottesville. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Virginia methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Charlottesville
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Charlottesville: 3.6 (Sample of 47).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Charlottesville: 4.0 (Sample of 47).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Charlottesville: 3.3 (Sample of 47).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Charlottesville?
- There are 47 licensed child care providers in Charlottesville.
- What percentage of Charlottesville daycares have high quality ratings?
- 57% of Charlottesville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
- What types of childcare are available in Charlottesville?
- 23 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Charlottesville.
- How do Charlottesville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
- Charlottesville daycares average 4.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Virginia statewide average of 4.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Virginia?
- Virginia offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Virginia
All 47 Daycares in Charlottesville
- Baker-Butler Elementary (Albemarle County Public Schools)
- Barrett Early Learning Center
- Bright Beginnings Preschool - Forest Lakes
- Bright Beginnings Preschool - Mill Creek
- Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center
- Bright Horizons Children's Centers, LLC - Charlottesville
- Burnley-Moran Elementary (Charlottesville Public Schools)