Best Daycares in Gloucester, VA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Gloucester's 9 daycares, 4 (44%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 5 centers and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Gloucester. 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 Gloucester
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Gloucester: 3.4 (Sample of 9).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Gloucester: 4.0 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Gloucester: 3.3 (Sample of 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Gloucester?
- There are 9 licensed child care providers in Gloucester.
- What percentage of Gloucester daycares have high quality ratings?
- 44% of Gloucester daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
- What types of childcare are available in Gloucester?
- 5 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Gloucester.
- How do Gloucester daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
- Gloucester 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