Best Daycares in Reston, VA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Reston's 39 daycares, 26 (67%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 3.2 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 18 centers and 14 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 Reston. 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 Reston
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Reston: 3.7 (Sample of 39).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Reston: 4.0 (Sample of 39).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Reston: 3.2 (Sample of 39).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Reston?
- There are 39 licensed child care providers in Reston.
- What percentage of Reston daycares have high quality ratings?
- 67% of Reston daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
- What types of childcare are available in Reston?
- 18 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Reston.
- How do Reston daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
- Reston 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