Best Daycares in Petersburg, VA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Petersburg's 24 daycares, 11 (46%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 3.0 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 14 centers and 9 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Virginia's average of 25%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Petersburg. 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 Petersburg
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Petersburg: 3.5 (Sample of 24).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Petersburg: 4.0 (Sample of 24).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Petersburg: 3.0 (Sample of 24).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Petersburg?
- There are 24 licensed child care providers in Petersburg.
- What percentage of Petersburg daycares have high quality ratings?
- 46% of Petersburg daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
- What types of childcare are available in Petersburg?
- 14 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Petersburg.
- How do Petersburg daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
- Petersburg 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