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Some of the Best Daycares in Richmond, VA

Of Richmond's 144 daycares, 0 (0%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Virginia's statewide rate of 0%. Locally, providers average 2.0 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 2.0 on Process and 3.3 on Structural.

The local market includes 88 centers and 24 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Virginia's average of 25%.

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

144
Daycares
0
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Richmond

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3(2%)
141(98%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Richmond: 2.0 (Sample of 144).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Richmond: 2.0 (Sample of 144).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Richmond: 3.2 (Sample of 144).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Richmond

J.B. Fisher Elementary
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
River Road Church Preschool
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
The Circle Preschool Program
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Abundant Love Learning Center - West End
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Bettye Ackerman-Cobb CDC
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Bon Secours Family Center @ SMH
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Bree's Playhouse Daycare and Learning Center LLC
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Bright Horizons at Short Pump
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Chamberlayne Elementary
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Cherrelle Hurt
Richmond, VA
★★★★★ 2 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Richmond?
There are 144 licensed child care providers in Richmond.
What percentage of Richmond daycares have high quality ratings?
0% of Richmond daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 0% statewide in Virginia.
What types of childcare are available in Richmond?
88 center-based, 24 home-based providers operate in Richmond.
How do Richmond daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
Richmond daycares average 2.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Virginia statewide average of 2.0.
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