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Best Daycares in Norfolk, VA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Norfolk's 110 daycares, 62 (56%) 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 54 centers and 26 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Norfolk. 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.

110
Daycares
62
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Norfolk

2(2%)
60(55%)
48(44%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Norfolk: 3.6 (Sample of 110).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Norfolk: 4.0 (Sample of 110).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Norfolk: 3.3 (Sample of 110).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Norfolk

Chesterfield Academy Elementary (Norfolk Public Schools)
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Granby Elementary (Norfolk Public Schools)
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bay View Elementary (Norfolk Public Schools)
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Berkley_Campostella Early Childhood Education Center (Norfolk Public Schools)
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Bettina's Blissful Home Daycare
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Camp Allen Elementary (Norfolk Public Schools)
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Charlena Thompson
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Christy's Daycare Wonderschool (Christianne Desir)
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Coleman Place Elementary (Norfolk Public Schools)
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Crossroads Elementary (Norfolk Public Schools)
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Dianne Shabzz
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Easton Preschool (Norfolk Public Schools)
Norfolk, VA
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Norfolk?
There are 110 licensed child care providers in Norfolk.
What percentage of Norfolk daycares have high quality ratings?
56% of Norfolk daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
What types of childcare are available in Norfolk?
54 center-based, 26 home-based providers operate in Norfolk.
How do Norfolk daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
Norfolk 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 110 Daycares in Norfolk