Best Daycares in Newport News, VA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Newport News's 64 daycares, 22 (34%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Virginia's statewide rate of 57%. Locally, providers average 3.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.1 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 42 centers and 13 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Newport News. 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 Newport News
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Newport News: 3.3 (Sample of 64).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Newport News: 3.9 (Sample of 64).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Newport News: 3.1 (Sample of 64).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Newport News?
- There are 64 licensed child care providers in Newport News.
- What percentage of Newport News daycares have high quality ratings?
- 34% of Newport News daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
- What types of childcare are available in Newport News?
- 42 center-based, 13 home-based providers operate in Newport News.
- How do Newport News daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
- Newport News daycares average 3.9 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