Best Daycares in Glen Allen, VA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Glen Allen's 21 daycares, 12 (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 10 centers and 4 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Virginia's average of 25%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Glen Allen. 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 Glen Allen
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Glen Allen: 3.6 (Sample of 21).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Glen Allen: 4.0 (Sample of 21).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Glen Allen: 3.3 (Sample of 21).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Glen Allen?
- There are 21 licensed child care providers in Glen Allen.
- What percentage of Glen Allen daycares have high quality ratings?
- 57% of Glen Allen daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
- What types of childcare are available in Glen Allen?
- 10 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Glen Allen.
- How do Glen Allen daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
- Glen Allen 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